Panasonic Kx Flb756 Laser Multifunction Fax Machine Users Manual

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Setup (PC)
1
Connect the fax machine to the PC
(page 50).
To use via USB connection, you
must set the cable type to “USB”
(feature #15 on page 62).
The default setting is “PARALLEL”.
2
Start Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/
XP and close all other applications.
You must be logged in as an
administrator in Windows NT4.0/2000/
XP.
3
Insert the included CD-ROM into your 
CD-ROM drive.
The [Choose Setup Language]
dialog box will appear.
Select the desired language that you
want to use with this software from
the drop-down list. Click[OK]. 
The installation will automatically
start.
If the [Choose Setup Language]
dialog box does not appear:
The installation will automatically
start.
If the installation does not start
automatically:
Click [Start]. Choose [Run...]. Type
“d:\setup” (where “d:” is the drive letter
of your CD-ROM drive). Click [OK]. 
(If you are not sure what the drive
letter is for your CD-ROM drive, use
Windows Explorer and look for the
CD-ROM drive.)
The following dialog box will appear.
Click [Cancel]to close it.
The screens shown in these
instructions are from Windows Me.
The screens may differ slightly from
those of the actual product.
The screens are subject to change
for improvement without notice.
Installing Multi-Function Station software!
To uninstall the software
1.Click [Start].
2.Point to [Settings], then click [Control Panel].
3.Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
4.Select [Panasonic Multi-Function Station]
from the list.
5.Click [Add/Remove
...] (Windows 95/98/Me/
NT4.0) / [Change/Remove](Windows 2000/
XP), then follow the instructions on the screen.
The installation will start.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen
until all files have been installed.
Readiris OCR software can also be
installed. For details about OCR
software, see page 56.
If the fax machine is not connected to
your computer, the [Port Selection]
dialog box will appear. Select the port
number which you want to use. If the
fax machine is connected to your
computer, the port number will be
automatically detected.
Important notice for USB cable users
If you use a USB cable with Windows XP, 
the following message may appear:
“The software you are installing for this
hardware has not passed Windows Logo
testing to verify its compatibittiy with
Windows XP”
You can continue the installation with no
problem.
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Setup (PC)
Activating Multi-Function Station software!
1
Click [Start]in Windows.
2
Point to [Programs], point to [Panasonic Multi-Function Station]and click [Launcher].
[Launcher]will appear.
Note:
Each time Windows is started, the status monitor appears in the task tray on your computer. If there are
any problems with the fax machine, it will display an error message on your computer.
You can confirm if the fax machine is connected to your computer on the status monitor.
Multi-function features (printing, scanning, etc.) may not function properly in the following situations:
– When the fax machine is connected to a PC that was custom-built by the user.
– When the fax machine is connected to the PC via a PCI card or other expansion card.
– When the fax machine is connected to another piece of hardware (such as a USB hub or interface
adapter) and not connected directly to the PC.
Remote Control (p. 57)
To store, edit or erase entries in directories.
To program the basic and advanced features.
To view or erase items in the journal report or Caller ID list.
To store caller information into directories.
Viewer (Scan) (p. 56)
To display the images which support TIFF, JPEG, PCX, DCX and BMP formats.
To create an image file by scanning the document set in the fax machine.
PC FAX (p. 58)
To transmit a document created on the PC.
To display a document received on the PC.
Readiris (OCR) (p. 56)
To convert an image into editable text data.
Help
For detailed instructions on Multi-Function Station.
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							Printing (PC)
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Using the fax machine as a printer!
1
Open the document you want to print.
2
Select [Print...]from the [File]menu.
The [Print]dialog box will appear.
For details about the [Print]dialog
box, click[?], then click the desired
item.
3
Select [Panasonic FLM551/FLB751
Series]
as the active printer from the
drop-down list.
If you want to change the printer
setting, click[Properties](see right).
4
Set the printing information.
5
Click[OK].
The fax machine will start printing.
Note:
To load paper, see page 16.
For details about the paper specifications, see
pages 54, 55 and 85.
You can print a file created in a Windows application.
For example, to print from Microsoft Word, proceed as follows.
Printing from Windows applications
Setting the printer properties
You can change the printer setting in the [Paper]
tab in step 3.
We recommend that you test paper (especially
special sizes and types of paper) on the fax
machine before purchasing large quantities.
Paper size
Letter:216 mm x 279 mm (8
1⁄2x 11)
Legal:216 mm x 356 mm (81⁄2x 14)
A4:210 mm x 297 mm (81⁄4x 1111⁄16)
COM10:105 mm x 241 mm (41⁄8x 91⁄2)
DL:110 mm x 220 mm (45⁄16x 85⁄8)
Orientation
Portrait:To print in tall format.
Landscape:To print in wide format.
Media choice
Plain Paper (Standard):For standard printing.
The toner save feature will be off.
Plain Paper (Toner Save ON):To save on
toner consumption. The print quality may be
lowered.
Transparency:To print on a transparency.
You can print not only on plain paper but also on special media (transparencies/labels/envelopes).
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Transparencies
Use transparencies designed for laser printing. We recommend the following:
3M®CG3300/CG5000
Load transparency sheets one page at a time for printing.
Remove each transparency after printing and place it on a flat surface to cool and to prevent it
from curling.
Close the paper stacker extender (p. 15) while printing to prevent transparencies from curling.
Do not re-use transparencies that have already been fed through the fax machine. This includes
transparencies that have been fed through and ejected without being printed on.
Some types of transparencies have instructions recommending which side to print on. If the print quality
is poor, try printing on the other side.
Labels
Use labels designed for laser printing. We recommend the following:
Avery®5160/5161/5162/5163/5164/5165/5167/5168 
Xerox®LWH100/LWH110/LWH120/LWH130/LWH140 
Load label sheets one page at a time for printing.
Remove each label after printing.
Do not use the following types of labels:
— Labels that are wrinkled, damaged or separated from the backing sheet.
— Any sheet of labels that has spaces in it where some of the labels have been removed.
— Labels that do not completely cover the backing sheet (see below).
Backing sheet
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Side seam
constructionPeel-off strip Multiple flaps
Twist Curl Bent-edge
Wave Dog-ear Self adhesive
ClaspTransparent window
Insert envelopes
as shown.
Adjust the 
recording 
paper 
guides.
— High quality envelopes of 90 g/m2(24 lb.) paper,
— Envelopes that have thin sharply creased leading
edges, and
— Envelopes that have diagonal seams as shown right.
You can load up to 10 envelopes of 90 g/m2 (24 lb.)
paper 
at a time for printing.
Remove each envelope after printing.
Wrinkles may occur in some cases, even if high quality
envelopes are used.
Avoid printing in high humidity environments with a relative
humidity (RH) over 70%. High humidity may cause the
envelope to curl, pick up excess toner or seal the
envelope.
Avoid printing in environments below 10 °C (50 °F) with
less than 30% RH, or it may cause light printing.
Store envelopes away from moisture and humidity, where
they can lay flat and their edges will not be bent or
damaged. The humidity should not exceed 70% RH.
Do not use envelopes with any of the following
characteristics (using these may result in paper jams):
Irregularly shaped envelopes
Envelopes with curls, wrinkles, nicks, twists, 
dog-ears or other damage
Envelopes with side seam construction
Highly textured envelopes, or with extremely 
shiny surfaces
Envelopes that seal by removing a peel-off strip
Envelopes with more than one flap to be sealed
Self-adhesive envelopes
Envelopes that are baggy or not sharply creased
Embossed envelopes
Envelopes that have previously been printed on
Envelopes that include cotton and/or fiber material
Do not attempt to print on any of the following types of
envelopes (these may cause damage to the fax machine):
Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings
Envelopes with transparent windows
Envelopes that use encapsulated types of adhesive that do
not require moistening but rely on pressure to seal them
Use envelopes designed for laser printing. We recommend the following:
Envelopes
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Using the fax machine as a scanner!
1
Using the auto document feeder
Insert the document (up to 15 pages)
FACE DOWN in the fax machine.
Using the scanner glass
Place the document FACE DOWN on
the scanner glass of the fax machine.
2
Press ê.
The[Panasonic FLM551/FLB751
Series]dialog box will appear.
If the dialog box will not appear, check
the connection of the PC and the fax
machine.
3
If necessary, change the setting of
[Scan Configuration], [Custom Scan
Settings],[Contrast]and [Paper].
Note:
You can display the images which support TIFF,
JPEG, PCX, DCX and BMP formats.
You can move, copy and delete a file or page.
Readiris OCR software
With OCR software, you can convert an image into
text data that can be edited with word processor
software. Readiris OCR software can be installed
when installing Multi-Function Station software.
To use this software, click the[OCR]icon in the
[Multi-Function Viewer]window or select
[Readiris (OCR)]from [Launcher]. For detailed
instructions about OCR, select [Help].
Using Multi-Function Viewer
1
Using the auto document feeder
Insert the document (up to 15 pages)
FACE DOWN in the fax machine.
Using the scanner glass
Place the document FACE DOWN on
the scanner glass of the fax machine.
2
Start Imaging for Windows.
3
Select [Select Scanner...]
(Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0) / [Select
Device...](Windows 2000) from the
[File]menu, then select the [Panasonic
FLM551/FLB751 Series]in the dialog
box.
Using other applications
Multi-Function Station includes a TWAIN compliant scanner driver. You can also scan using
other applications that support TWAIN scanning.
For example, to scan from Imaging for Windows, proceed as follows.
4
Select[Scan New...] (Windows 95/98/Me/
NT4.0) / [Acquire Image...](Windows
2000) from the [File]menu, or click the
[Scan New] icon in the tool bar.
The[Panasonic FLM551/FLB751
Series]dialog box will appear.
If the dialog box does not appear,
check the connection of the PC and
the fax machine.
5
If necessary, change the setting of
[Scan Configuration], [Custom Scan
Settings],[Contrast] and [Paper].
6
Click[Scan].
The scanned image will be displayed
in the [Imaging for Windows]window
after scanning.
To cancel scanning while the document
is being scanned, click [Cancel].
4
Click[Scan].
The scanned image will be displayed
in the [Multi-Function Viewer]
window after scanning.
To save the scanned image, select
[Save]from the [File]menu.
To cancel scanning while the
document is being scanned, click
[Cancel].
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1
Start Multi-Function Station.
2
Select [Remote Control].
The[Multi-Function Remote
Control]window will appear.
3
Select the desired tab.
The latest data in the fax machine
will be displayed.
4
Perform the desired operation.
For details about each function, click
[Help].
To stop operation, click [Cancel].
5
Click [OK].
The new data will be transferred to
the fax machine and the window will
close.
You can also click [Apply]to
continue the next operation without
closing the window.
Operating the fax machine from your computer!
You can easily operate the following functions from your computer.
—Storing, editing or erasing entries in directories (p. 23–25, 36–38)
—Programming the basic and advanced features (p. 61–65)
—Viewing or erasing items in the journal report (p. 32)
—Storing the journal report as PC file
—Viewing or erasing items in the Caller ID list (p. 27)
—Storing caller information into directories (p. 30)
—Storing the Caller ID list as PC file
Note:
Some of the basic and advanced features cannot
be programmed from your computer.
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							PC Fax
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Fax sending/receiving using Multi-Function
Station software!
Sending a PC document as
a fax message from your PC
You can access the fax function from a
Windows application using Multi-Function
Station software.
For example, to send a document created
from Microsoft Word, proceed as follows:
1
Open the document you want to send.
2
Select [Print...]from the [File]menu.
The [Print]dialogue box will appear.
3
Select [Panasonic MFS PC FAX]as
the active printer.
4
Click [OK].
The [Send a fax]dialogue box will
appear.
5
Enter the fax number using the keypad
display or the directory.
Note:
To stop transmission, press {on the fax
machine.
If the document exceeds the memory capacity of
your fax machine, transmission will be cancelled.
6
Click[Send].
The document will be sent through
the fax machine from your PC.
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Receiving a fax into your PC
You can receive a fax on your computer. The
received fax document is saved as an image
file (TIFF-G4 format).
1
Start Multi-Function Station.
2
Select [PC FAX].
3
When a fax call is received, your PC
will receive a document through the fax
machine.
Note:
You can view, print or transfer the received
document using your PC.
If Multi-Function PC FAX has not started, the
received document will be printed on the fax
machine.
Viewing a received document
1.Select [PC FAX].
2.Select [Received Log]in 
[Communication Log].
3.Click the item you want to view.
4.Click [File]in the menu bar, then select [View],
or click [View]in the toolbar.
The received fax will be displayed.
If the fax machine’s memory stores a
received fax document
You can load the document into your PC.
1.Select [PC FAX].
2.Select [Received Log]in 
[Communication Log].
3.Click [File]in the menu bar, then click 
[Receive a fax].
If you do not want to be disturbed by
incoming faxes while using the PC
You can change the setting to receive a fax
directly on the fax machine.
1.Click [Tools]in the menu bar, then click
[Function Setup].
The [Function Setup]dialogue box will
appear.
2.Click [Receive directly to facsimile unit].
3.Click [OK].
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The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired settings by referring to the
programming tables (p. 61–65).
1
Press p.
Display:
2
Select the feature you wish to program.
For basic features(p. 61, 62):
Press (or )until the desired
feature is displayed.
For advanced features(p. 63–65):
Press (or )until the following is
displayed:
then press wand press (or )until
the desired feature is displayed.
 The current setting of the feature will be
displayed.
3
Press +or -until the desired setting is
displayed.
 This step may vary depending on the
feature.
4
Press w.
 The setting you selected is set, and the
next feature will be displayed.
5
To exit programming, press p. ADVANCED MODE
PRESS SET
SYSTEM SET UP
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
Programming by entering the program code
number directly
You can select a feature by directly entering the 
program code (# and 2-digit number) instead of using
(or )in step 2.
1.Press p
.
2.Press #and the 2-digit code number.
3.Follow steps 3 to 5 above.
 See programming tables for code numbers 
(p. 61– 65).
Programming!
SET
MENU
General programming method
To cancel programming
Press pto exit the program.
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