Panasonic Kxfpc95 Fax Machine Operating Instructions

							Please read these Operating
Instructions before using the unit
and save for future reference.
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1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329)
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for customers in the USA or 
Puerto Rico
Compact Plain Paper FAX 
with Cordless Phone
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-FPC95
KX-FPC96 
						

							2 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.
Welcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles.
This product combines facsimile, telephone, telephone answering device 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.
Copyright:
This manual is copyrighted 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 prior written consent of KME and its licensee.
©Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 2000
Things you should keep record of
Attach your sales receipt here
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
Caution:
The Telephone Protection Act of 1991 requires the following information to be clearly stated
either at the top or bottom margin of the first message page when transmitting messages via
telephone facsimile:
— Date 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).
To program this information into your unit, complete all the instructions on pages 15 to 18.
Note that the images of copied or received documents will remain on the used ink film. Use
discretion when disposing of the used ink film.
Do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear.
Trademarks
Hammermill is a registered trademark of INTERNATIONAL PAPER in the United States and/or
other countries.
All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.R
Energy Star
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for
energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.R
R 
						

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For best performance
Battery charge
To power the handset, charge for about 4 hoursbefore initial use (p. 20).
Operating distance and noise
Calls are transmitted between the main unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. 
For maximum distance and noise free operation,the recommended main unit location is:
Away from electrical 
appliances such as TVs, 
radios, or personal computers.In a HIGH and CENTRAL 
location with no obstructions 
such as walls.
Raise the antenna. 
						

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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 instructions marked
on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from power outlets before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit near water, for example
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
the like.
5. Place the unit securely on a stable surface.
Serious damage and/or injury may result if
the unit falls.
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. If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer
or local power company.
8. For safety purposes this unit is equipped
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 unit where no one can step or trip
on 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. If the unit has been exposed to rain or
water.
D. If the unit does not work normally by
following the operating instructions.
Adjust only controls covered by the
operating instructions. Improper
adjustment may require extensive work
by an authorized servicenter.
E. If the unit has been dropped or
physically damaged.
F. If the unit exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
14. During thunderstorms, avoid using
telephones except cordless types. There
may be a remote risk of an electric shock
from lightning.
15. Do not use this unit to report a gas leak,
when in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS 
						

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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to
persons, read and follow these instructions.
1. Use only the battery(ies) specified.
2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
They may explode. Check with local waste
management codes for special disposal
instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin.
The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order
not to short the battery to conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.
The battery and/or conductor may overheat
and cause burns.
5. Charge the battery(ies) provided with or
identified for use with this product only in
accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in this manual.
INSTALLATION
1. Never install telephone 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 should be kept free from dust, high
temperature and vibration.
The unit should not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.
Do not touch the plug with wet hands. 
						

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Table of Contents
Initial Preparation
AccessoriesIncluded accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Accessory order information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Help ButtonHelp function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Finding the Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
ControlsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
(Main Unit)
SetupRemoving the information leaflet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
(Main Unit)Paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Recording paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
SetupLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
(Handset)Battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Headset (not included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
VolumesAdjusting volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Telephone
Making andVoice calls - making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Answering CallsVoice calls - answering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Intercom between the handset and the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Transferring a call between the handset and the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Remote speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Setting the auto talk feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
TONE, FLASH and PAUSE buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
AutomaticStoring telephone numbers in the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
DialingMaking a voice call with the handset using 
(Handset)stored numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
JOG DIALStoring names and telephone numbers in the JOG DIAL directory . . . . . . . .  36
Making a voice call using the JOG DIAL directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
Caller IDCaller ID service from your phone company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
Calling back/storing/editing/erasing/caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
For call waiting service users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Voice ContactTalking to the other party after fax transmission or reception . . . . . . . . . . . .  48
Fax
Sending FaxesSending a fax manually/using the JOG DIAL directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
Sending a fax with the voice guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
One time broadcast transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
Broadcast transmission to pre-programmed parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
Receiving Setting the unit to receive faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58
FaxesTEL mode (answering all calls manually) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60
FAX ONLY mode (all calls are received as faxes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
TEL/FAX mode (receiving voice calls with rings and fax calls
without rings when you are near the unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
Using the unit with a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
Extension telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
Pager call - when the unit receives a fax or voice message . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65 
						

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Programmable Features
Features Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  82
SummaryBasic features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  83
Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  84
Answering Device
SetupTAD/FAX mode (using the built-in answering device
and receiving voice and fax calls automatically) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  68
GreetingPre-recorded greeting messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
Recording your own greeting messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
Erasing your own recorded greeting messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
IncomingListening to recorded messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  72
MessagesErasing recorded messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73
RecordingMemo message (leaving a message for others or yourself) . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74
From the HandsetOperating from the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  75
RemoteOperating from a remote location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  77
OperationOperation from a remote touch tone telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78
OptionTransferring recorded messages to another telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  80
Help
Error MessagesReports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  89
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  90
OperationsWhen a function does not work, check here before requesting help . . . . . . . . 92
If a power failure occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  97
JamsRecording paper jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  98
Sending document jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  99
Sending document does not feed, or multi-feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  99
Ink FilmReplacing the ink film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
BatteryReplacing the handset battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  102
CleaningDocument feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  103
Thermal head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  104
Charge contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  104
General Information
Print ReportsReference lists and reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  105
Limited Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  106
WarrantyServicenter Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  107
FCC InformationList of FCC requirements and information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  108
SpecificationsTechnical data about this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  109
IndexIndex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  110
Copy
CopyingMaking a copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66 
						

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Accessories
Included accessories!
Power cord ..............1Telephone line cord...1 Cordless handset ....1
Operating instructions...1
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.
Part No.  PFJA1030Z Part No.  PQJA10075Z—
The rechargeable
battery is pre-installed.
Ink film .....................1
(included film roll)
Part No.  PFQX1454Z
—The ink film is 
pre-installed.Belt clip ...................1
Part No. PQKE10083Z1
Paper tray ...............1
Part No.  PFKS1040Y2 
						

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Accessories
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Accessory order information!
Model No.
KX-FA53 Replacement film
1 roll – 216 mm x 50 m (8
1⁄2x 164)
ItemSpecifications / Usage
lThe included film roll is 10 meters (321⁄2) long. 
We recommend that you buy full size replacement film – 50 meters (164
) for
continuous use of your unit.
For best results, use genuine Panasonic replacement film Model No. KX-FA53 
or KX-FA55.
lTo install legal size recording paper, use a legal paper tray Model No. KX-FA50-B
(p. 12).
KX-FA55 Replacement film
2 rolls – 216 mm x 50 m (81⁄2x 164)
KX-FA50-B Legal paper tray To install legal size recording paper.
KX-A36Rechargeable
batteryNi-Cd battery
KX-TCA87 Headset For a hands-free telephone conversation
Note:
lThe ink film is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the ink film again.
To order
Telephone:Call 1-800-332-5368.
Fax:Send a fax to 1-800-237-9080. 
Include: 
–your name, shipping address and telephone number,
–credit card type, number, expiration date and your signature,
–order part number and quantity.
Via the Internet:Visit our web site: http://www.panasonic.com/store
(for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico ONLY)
lIf you have any questions about internet orders, please contact us at this
E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
or call us at: 201-348-7292 
						

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HELPDisplay
JOG DIAL
10
Help Button
For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
Help function!
1
Press .
Display:
2
Rotate  until the desired item is
displayed.
1.How to send faxes with the voice guide
2.How to set the date, time, your logo and
fax number
3.How to program the features
4.How to store names in the JOG DIAL
directory and how to dial them
5.Help with problems operating the
answering device
6.Help with problems sending/receiving
faxes
7.How to use the copier function
8.Frequently asked questions and answers
9.Explanation of error messages shown on
the display
10. List of available reports
11 .How to use the Caller ID service
3
Press .
123PRINTINGSET
11.CALLER ID
10.REPORTS
9.ERRORS
8.Q and A
7.COPIER
6.FAX SND/RCV
5.TAD OPERATION
4.JOG-DIAL
3.FEATURE LIST
2.QUICK SET UP
1.SEND GUIDE
JOG DIAL
ROTATE    & SET
HELP
You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows.