Panasonic Kx Flm551 Laser Fax Machine Users Manual

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Copying
Making a copy!
1
Adjust the width of the document guides to
the size of the document.
2
Insert the document (up to 15 pages) FACE
DOWN until the unit grasps the document
and a single beep is heard.
Display:
l If necessary, press u
repeatedly to select the desired setting
(see below).
l Make sure the handset is on the cradle.
3
Press d.
l If necessary, enter the number of copies
(up to 99).
4
Press d.
l The unit will start copying.100% FINE  [01]
STANDARD
The unit can make single or multiple copies (up to 99). 
FACE DOWN
Document guides
RESOLUTION
STOP
COPY START
COLLATE
/
Note:
l Any transmittable document can be copied (p. 29).
To select the resolution
Select the desired resolution according to the type of
document.
— FINE:For printed or typewritten originals with small
printing.
Display in step 3:
— SUPER FINE:For originals with very small printing.
— PHOTO:For originals containing photographs,
shaded drawings, etc.
lIf you select “STANDARD”, copying will be done using
“FINE” mode.
To stop copying
Press {.100% PHOTO [01]
100% S-FINE[01]
100% FINE  [01] 
						

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Copying
To reduce or enlarge a document
To make a reduced copy, press .repeatedly
and select the desired reduction rate. The unit
can reduce copies to as little as 50% of the
original by changing the reduction rate 5% at a
time.To make an enlarged copy, press ,
repeatedly and select the desired enlargement
rate. The unit can enlarge copies to as much as
200% of the original by changing the
enlargement rate 5% at a time.
Original documentEnlarged copyOriginal document Example: 70% reduced copyReduced copy
AB
CDAB
CDAB
CDAB
CD
Example: 150% enlarged copy
Collated pages
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
Uncollated pages
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
To collate multiple copies
The unit can collate multiple copies in the same order as the original document pages.
Press cuntil the following is displayed and start copying.
Display:COLLATE=ON
Example:Making 2 copies of a 4-page original document
Note:
l The display will show the rate you selected.
Example:
Reduction/enlargement rate
l For an enlarged copy, the unit will only enlarge the center of the upper part of the document. To make an
enlarged copy of the bottom of the document, turn the document around, insert it into the unit, and then
make a copy.75%
FINE  [01]
Note:
l If you select collate copies, the display will show the following.
Example:
shows collating copy
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.100% FINE  [01]C 
						

							Setup (PC)
Connecting to a computer!
To run Multi-Function Station software, you need the following:
— Compatible OS: Windows 95/98/Me/2000
— CPU: Windows 95/98: Pentium
®90 MHz or higher processor
Windows Me: Pentium 150 MHz or higher processor
Windows 2000: Pentium 166 MHz or higher processor
— Memory minimum: Windows 95/98: 24 MB (32 MB or more is recommended.)
Windows Me: 32 MB (64 MB or more is recommended.)
Windows 2000: 64 MB
— Hard disk: More than 40 MB available space
— Other: Parallel (IEEE1284) port or USB port, and CD-ROM drive
When using a USB cable (Windows 95 does not offer USB support):
Shielded USB cable must be purchased separately.
After connecting the USB cable, you must set the cable type to “USB” (feature #15 
on page 53).
Panasonic Multi-Function Station software enables your fax machine to carry out the following
functions:
— Printing on plain paper, transparencies, labels and envelopes
— Scanning documents and converting an image into text with Readiris OCR software
— Scanning from other Microsoft
®Windows®applications that support TWAIN scanning
— Storing, editing or erasing entries in directories from your PC
— Programming the basic and advanced features from your PC
Note:
lIf you want to replace the parallel cable with a USB cable and vice versa, see page 63.
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When using an IEEE1284 compliant parallel cable:
Shielded parallel cable (amphenol 36 pin) must be purchased 
separately. 
						

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Setup (PC)
1
Start Windows 95/98/Me/2000 and
close all other applications.
lYou must be logged in as an
administrator in Windows 2000.
2
Insert the included CD-ROM into your 
CD-ROM drive.
lThe [Choose Setup Language]
dialogbox 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.
lIf the [Choose Setup Language]
dialogbox does not appear:
The installation will automatically
start.
lIf 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 installation will start.
lThe following dialog box will appear.
Click [Cancel]to close it.
lThe screens shown in these
instructions are from Windows Me.
lThe screens may differ slightly from
those of the actual product.
lThe 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)/
[Change/Remove
...](Windows 2000), then
follow the instructions on the screen.
3
Follow the instructions on the screen
until all files have been installed.
lReadiris OCR software can also be
installed. For details about OCR
software, see page 49.
lIf 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.
Note:
lThere is also a different way to install 
Multi-Function Station software. See the
attached leaflet for PCsetup for details. 
						

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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].
l[Launcher]will appear.
Remote Control (p. 50)
l To store, edit or erase entries in directories.
l To program the basic and advanced features.
l To view or erase items in the journal report or Caller ID list.
l To store caller information into directories.
Readiris (OCR) (p. 49)
l To convert an image into editable text data.
Help
l For detailed instructions on Multi-Function Station. Viewer (Scan) (p. 49)
l To display the images which support TIFF, JPEG, PCX, DCX and BMP formats.
l To create an image file by scanning the document set in the fax machine.
Note:
lEach 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.
lYou can confirm if the fax machine is connected to your computer on the status monitor. 
						

							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.
lThe [Print]dialogbox 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.
lIf you want to change the printer
setting, click[Properties](see right).
4
Set the printing information.
5
Click[OK].
lThe fax machine will start printing.
Note:
lTo load paper, see page 13.
lFor details about the paper specifications, see
pages 47, 48 and 76.
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.
lPaper 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)
lOrientation
Portrait:To print in tall format.
Landscape:To print in wide format.
lMedia 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
lLoad transparency sheets one page at a time for printing.
lRemove each transparency after printing and place it on a flat surface to cool and to prevent it
from curling.
lClose the paper stacker extender (p. 12) while printing to prevent transparencies from curling.
lDo 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.
lSome 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 
lLoad label sheets one page at a time for printing.
lRemove each label after printing.
lDo 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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— High quality envelopes of 90 g/m2(24 lb.) paper,
— Envelopes that have thin sharply creased leading
edges, and
— Envelopes that have diagonal seems as shown right.
Envelopes
lYou can load up to 10 envelopes of 90 g/m2 (24 lb.)
paper 
at a time for printing.
lRemove each envelope after printing.
lWrinkles may occur in some cases, even if high quality
envelopes are used.
lAvoid printing in high humidity, above 70% relative
humidity (RH). High humidity may cause the envelope to
curl, pick up excess toner or seal the envelope.
lAvoid printing below 10 °C (50 °F) with less than 30% RH,
or it may cause light printing.
lStore 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):
lIrregularly shaped envelopes
lEnvelopes with curls, wrinkles, nicks, twists, 
dog-ears or other damage
lEnvelopes with side seam construction
lHighly textured envelopes, or with extremely 
shiny surfaces
lEnvelopes that seal by removing a peel-off strip
lEnvelopes with more than one flap to be sealed
lSelf-adhesive envelopes
lEnvelopes that are baggy or not sharply creased
lEmbossed envelopes
lEnvelopes that have previously been printed on
lEnvelopes that include cotton and/or fiber material
Side seam
constructionPeel-off stripMultiple flaps
TwistCurlBent-edge
WaveDog-earSelf adhesive
Do not attempt to print on any of the following types of
envelopes (these may cause damage to the fax machine):
lEnvelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings
lEnvelopes with transparent windows
lEnvelopes that use encapsulated types of adhesive that do
not require moistening but rely on pressure to seal them
ClaspTransparent window
Insert envelopes 
as shown.
Adjust the 
recording 
paper 
guides.
Use envelopes designed for laser printing. We recommend the following: 
						

							Using Multi-Function Viewer
Scanning (PC)
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Using the fax machine as a scanner!
1
Insert the document (up to 15 pages)
FACE DOWN in the fax machine.
2
Start Multi-Function Station.
3
Select [Viewer (Scan)].
lThe [Multi-Function Viewer]window
will appear.
4
Select[Scan...]from the [File]menu,
or click the [Scan] iconin the tool bar.
lThe[Panasonic FLM551/FLB751
Series]dialog box will appear.
5
If necessary, change the setting of
[Scan Configuration], [Custom Scan
Settings],[Contrast]and [Paper].
Note:
lYou can display the images which support TIFF,
JPEG, PCX, DCX and BMPformats.
lYou 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].
6
Click[Scan].
lThe scanned image will be displayed
in the [Multi-Function Viewer]
window after scanning.
lTo save the scanned image, select
[Save]from the [File]menu.
lTo cancel scanning while the document
is being scanned, click [Cancel].
1
Insert the document (up to 15 pages)
FACE DOWN in the fax machine.
2
Start Imaging for Windows.
3
Select [Select Scanner...]
(Windows 95/98/Me) / [Select Device...]
(Windows 2000) from the [File]menu,
then select the [Panasonic FLM551/
FLB751 Series]in the dialog box.
4
Select[Scan New...](Windows 95/98/Me) /
[Acquire Image...] (Windows 2000) from
the [File]menu, or click the [Scan New]
iconin the tool bar.
lThe[Panasonic FLM551/FLB751
Series]dialog box will appear.
lIf the dialog box will not appear,
check the connection of the PC and
the fax machine.
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.
5
If necessary, change the setting of
[Scan Configuration], [Custom Scan
Settings],[Contrast] and [Paper].
6
Click[Scan].
lThe scanned image will be displayed
in the [Imaging for Windows]window
after scanning.
lTo cancel scanning while the
document is being scanned, click
[Cancel]. 
						

							Remote Control (PC)
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1
Start Multi-Function Station.
2
Select [Remote Control].
lThe[Multi-Function Remote
Control]window will appear.
3
Select the desired tab.
lThe latest data in the fax machine
will be displayed.
4
Perform the desired operation.
lFor details about each function, click
[Help].
lTo stop operation, click [Cancel].
5
Click [OK].
lThe new data will be transferred to
the fax machine and the window will
close.
lYou 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.
lStoring, editing or erasing entries in directories (p. 20–22, 31, 32)
lProgramming the basic and advanced features (p. 52–56)
lViewing or erasing items in the journal report (p. 29)
lStoring the journal report as PC file
lViewing or erasing items in the Caller ID list (p. 24)
lStoring caller information into directories (p. 27)
lStoring the Caller ID list as PC file
Note:
lSome of the basic and advanced features cannot
be programmed from your computer.