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Multi-Function General Comienzo rápido
Initial Preparation Telephone Fax/Copy Help
Center/PC Information en español (P. 120)
Quick Start
Multi-Function
Plain Paper FAX
To get started,
Model No.
please read the
Quick Start section
KX-FM260
(pages 4 to 11).
KX-FM255
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
l This unit is designed for use in the United
States of America, and may not operate in
other countries. (See page 119 for more
details.)
l Este producto ha sido diseñado para su uso
en los Estados Unidos de A
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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile. Welcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles. This product combines the facsimile, telephone, copier, scanner, PC Fax and printer 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 Attach your sales receipt here For your future reference Date of purchase Serial number (found on the bottom of the unit) Dealer’s name
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Important safety instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions C.If the unit has been exposed to rain or should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, water. electric shock, or personal injury. D.If the unit does not work normally by 1. Read and understand all instructions. following the operating instructions. Adjust 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on only controls covered by the operating this unit. instructions. Improper adjustment may 3. Unplug this unit f
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Quick Start Installation Remove the shipping tape from the unit and stacker, and install as follows. Shipping tape Shipping tape Cover Film cartridge (See page 20.) 1 A. Slide the cover open lever forward. B. The cover is under tension to improve print quality. Cover open Pull up hard enough to open. lever 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. Correct Incorrect Tight E. Install the film cartridge i
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Quick Start Stacker (See page 22.) Paper tray (See page 24.) 2 3 A. Open the paper tray. A. Lift the front of the unit, insert the stacker into the slots and B. Insert the two tabs on the slide it until it stops. paper tray into the slots on the back of the unit. Tab Recording paper set lever Slots Bottom Recording paper 4 (See page 24.) A. Pull the recording paper set lever forward. B. Fan the stack of paper to prevent a paper jam and insert the paper into the paper tray. C. M
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Quick Start Connections Handset cord 1 A. Connect to the unit. B. Connect to the handset. Telephone line cord 2 A. Connect to “LINE” on the unit. B. Connect to a single telephone line jack. Line surge ( ) RJ11C protector Power cord 3 A. Connect to the unit. B. Connect to a power outlet. Power surge ( ) protector 120 V, 60 Hz l For further details, see page 26. 6 For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329
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Quick Start Voice call - making/answering Voice call - making Lift the handset. 1 Dial the number. 2 When finished, 3 hang up the handset. l For further details, see page 32. l If you have a trouble, see page 99. Voice call - answering When the unit rings, 1 lift the handset. When finished, 2 hang up the handset. l For further details, see page 33. l If you have a trouble, see page 99. 7 For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329
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FACE DOWN (up to 15 pages) Quick Start Fax - sending/receiving Fax - sending Open the document feeder tray. 1 Adjust the width of the 2 document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document until 3 a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document. Press S P - P H O N E . 4 Dial the fax number. 5 When a fax tone is heard, 6 press S T A R . T/COPY/SET l For further details, see page 43. l If you have a trouble, see pages 99 and 100. 8 For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-
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Quick Start Fax - receiving When the unit rings, lift the handset. 1 When: 2 — document reception is required, — a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or — no sound is heard, press S T A R T / C O P .Y/SET Hang up the handset. 3 l For further details, see page 60. l You can select the desired option to receive calls according to your needs. See pages 58 and 59. l If you have a trouble, see page 100. 9 For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329
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FACE DOWN (up to 15 pages) Quick Start Copy - making Open the document feeder tray. 1 Adjust the width of the 2 document guides to the size of the document. Insert the document until 3 a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document. l Make sure the handset is hung up. START/COPY/SET Press . 4 Enter the number of copies (up to 99). 5 START/COPY/SET Press . 6 l For further details, see page 78. l If you have a trouble, see pages
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Quick Start PC information Connecting to a computer (See page 80.) 1 25 Pin Male To COM port OR KX-FA180 or a RS232C cable 9 Pin Female (not included) Use a 25 Pin Adaptor if your PC has a 25 pin com port. Installing the Multi-Function Center software (See page 81.) 2 Using as a printer, fax or scanner 3 Printer functions l Printing documents from Windows 3.1, 3.11 or Windows 95 (See pages 84 and 85.) l Printing received documents (See page 90.) Fax functions l Personal information dat
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Table of Contents Accessory Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Accessory order information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Initial Help Button Help function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Preparation Finding the Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Controls Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Multi-Function General Comienzo rápido Initial Preparation Telephone Fax/Copy Help Center/PC Information en español (P. 120) Setup (PC) Connecting to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Multi- Installing the Multi-Function Center software . . . . . . . . . . 81 Function Address Book Personal information database for fax and phone numbers . . 83 Printer Using as a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Center/PC PC Fax Sending document
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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. Telephone line Handset .......... 1 pc. Handset cord...... 1 pc. Part No. PQJA200Z Part No. PFJXE0105Z Part No. PQJA212M cord .............. 1 pc. Part No. PQJA59V Stacker............ 1 pc. Paper tray ........ 1 pc. Film cartridge...... 1 pc. Panasonic Multi-Function Part No. PFZE1FP250M Part No. PFYEFP200M (with free starter film) Center Software (CD-ROM) .....
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Initial Preparation Accessory Accessory order information The free starter film is only 20 meters (65v) long. We recommend that you buy regular film [100 m (328v)] 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: Please send a fax to 1-800-237-9080. Include: Your name, shipping address, telephone number, credit card type, number, expiration and your
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Help Button Help function You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. Select which operation you want to print out by 1 pressing repeatedly. HELP PRESS[ts ]&[SET] Display: Press or until the desired item is 2 displayed. The following items are available. 1. How to program your unit 1.HOW TO SET UP 2. How to store names in the JOG DIAL directory and how to dial them 2.JOG/AUTO DIAL HELP / 3. Help with problems sending faxes START/COPY/SET 3.FAX SENDING 4. Help with problems receivi
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Initial Preparation Finding the Controls Overview Document feeder tray Paper tray Document guides Document entrance Recording paper entrance Speaker Recording paper set lever Cover open lever Serial interface connector (Used to connect your PC with a RS232C cable. For system requirements, see page 80.) Stacker Cover Document exit Recording paper exit 17
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Finding the Controls Location l Used to check the amount of remaining film (p. 110). l In the copy mode, used to choose between “Collated and Uncollated” (p. 78, 79). l l Used to change from pulse Used to print a quick to tone during dialing (p. 34). reference (p. 16). l Used to send faxes using the IQ-FAX function (p. 48). l Dial keypad Used to turn on/off the auto Display panel answer mode (p. 58). ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO M ME EM MO OR RY Y% % H HE EL LP P IQ-FAX PQRS TUV
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Initial Preparation Finding the Controls l Used for transmission to multiple stations (p. 54, 55). l Used to insert a hyphen (p. 29, 36, 37). l l Used to insert one character or one space Used to select a resolution (p. 28, 29, 37). (p. 43). l Used for One-Touch Dial (p. 36, 38, 44). l Used as command keys (p. 29, 37). 1 B BR RO OA AD D C CA AS ST T 4 6 9 l HYPHEN Used to confirm a stored telephone number 2 5 (p. 41). 7 10 INSERT l Used to select stations 6-10 for One-To
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Setup 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 kits as soon as possible for uninterrupted use of your Panasonic plain paper fax machine. Full size replacement film kits: l KX-FA135 Film cartridge Complete kit includes: Film roll, gears and cartridge. (prints about 330 letter size pages) l KX-FA136 Replacement film Two replacement film rolls only. Use these film
