Panasonic KX-FP185E User Manual

Please read these OperatingInstructions before using the unitand save for future reference.Operating InstructionsCompact Plain Paper FAXModel No. KX-F

8Finding the Controls For KX-FP181Location!IQ-FAXTONECBAFEDLKJONMVUTZYXWREPOIHGSRQPMONITORREDIAL/PAUSERECALLSTARTFAXSTOPDIRECTORY PROGRAMMENUSETHELPVO

9Finding the Controls For KX-FP185/KX-FM189COLLATERECALLSEARCH●To redial the last number dialled (p. 18, 31).●To insert a pause during dialling (p. 19

10Finding the Controls / SetupOverview!Back cover open buttonBack coverTension barRecording paper entranceDocument entranceSpeaker(Left side of the ha

11SetupNote for recording paper:●Avoid paper with a cotton and/or fiber content that is over 20%, such as letterhead paper or paperused for resumes.●D

12SetupConnections!To B.T. socketTelephone line cordMains leadHandset cordTo Household Mains Supply (220–240 V, 50 Hz)Connect to “LINE”.1Connect the h

13SetupDate and time, your logo and facsimiletelephone number!You should program the date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. Thisinfo

14Setup/SETMENUSTOPDisplayMUTE(Insert)(Hyphen)(Delete)RECALLEASY DIAL1Press .Display:2Press , then .3Press .4Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, us

15Setup1234567890RECALLSTOPMUTEKeys CharactersHyphen button (To insert a hyphen.)Insert button (To insert one character or one space.)Delete button (T

16SetupSetting your facsimile telephone number1Press .Display:2Press , then .3Press .4Enter your facsimile telephone number, up to 20 digits, using

17VolumesAdjusting volumes!Ringer volume4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available.While the unit is idle, press or . To turn the ringer off:1. Pr

Simply, follow these instructions:1. Please fill in the section below in block capitals and in ink.2. Fax this form to 08701 583250 and we will fax ba

18Making and Answering Calls1Press /or lift the handset.2Dial the telephone number.Example:●If you misdial, hang up and dial again.3When the other par

19Making and Answering CallsRECALLREDIAL/PAUSERECALL and PAUSE buttons!Note:●PAUSE can be stored into a telephonenumber in the EASY DIAL directory.REC

20EASY DIALStoring names and telephone numbersin the EASY DIAL directory!For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers, the unit provides a EASY DIAL

21EASY DIAL1234567890RECALLSTOPMUTEKeys CharactersHyphen button (To insert a hyphen.)Insert button (To insert one character or one space.)Delete butto

1Rotate until the desired nameis displayed.Example:2Press .3Press to select “DELETE”.●To cancel erasing, press .4Press .●The stored name and number

23EASY DIALMaking a voice call using the EASY DIAL directory!Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the direc

24Caller ID (KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)Caller ID service from your phone company!This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your local t

25Caller ID (KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)The unit will store caller information of up to 30 calls (Caller ID list).— To print the Caller ID list manually,

26Caller ID (KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)NO.0102WENDY ROBERTSALLAN STONETIME OF CALL14 Mar. 10:3013 Mar. 08:35FAXTADTELEPHONE NUMBER14 Mar. 2000 10:3734567

27Caller ID (KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)SETCALLER ID SEARCHDIRECTORY PROGRAMDisplayEASY DIALStoring caller information in the EASY DIALdirectory!You can s

Fax to 08701 583250TERMS AND CONDITIONS1. This warranty is in addition to and does not in any way affect any statutory or other right ofconsumer purch

28Caller ID (KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)1Press three times.Display:2Press .3Press .●To cancel erasing, press , then.4Press .5Press to exit the program.S

29Voice Contact1Press /while transmitting or receiving documents.Display:●Your unit will call the other party with adistinctive ring.●When the other p

30Sending FaxesSending a fax manually/using the EASY DIAL directory!1Adjust the width of the document guides tothe size of the document.2Insert the do

31Sending Faxes600 mmPaper widthMinimum size 128 mm128 mmMaximum size216 mm208 mmEffective scanning area 4 mmScannedarea216 mmDocuments you can sendDo

32Sending FaxesReports for confirmationTo confirm the communication results, the following reports are available.Sending reportThis report will provid

33Sending Faxes1Insert the document FACE DOWN.●If necessary, press repeatedly to select the desired setting (p. 30).2Enter the fax number using the di

34Sending Faxes1Insert the document FACE DOWN.●If necessary, press repeatedly to select the desired setting (p. 30).2Rotate until the following isdis

35Sending FaxesProgramming the stations in the broadcast memory1Press twice.Display:2Press .3Rotate until the desired nameis displayed.Example:4Pre

36Sending FaxesAdding a new station in the broadcast memory1Rotate until the following isdisplayed.Display:2Press .3Press to select “ADD”.4Rotate

37Sending FaxesSending to pre-programmed parties in the broadcast memoryThe same document will be sent to the specific parties whose numbers are store

AvailableKX-FM189KX-FP181*AvailableAvailableKX-FP185Facsimile, Telephone and CopierFeaturesModel2Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.Welcom

You want to receiveall voice and faxcalls automatically.You have a separatetelephone line justfor faxes.is Mike...Hi, this38Receiving FaxesSetting the

You plan to answerthe calls yourself.You want to answerthe voice call yourselfand receive fax callswithout rings.39Receiving FaxesWith PCIf you have a

40Receiving Faxes1When the unit rings, press(KX-FP185/KX-FM189)or lift the handset to answer the call.2When:— document reception is required,— a fax c

41Receiving FaxesDisplayAUTO ANSWERIf you have a telephone line just for faxes, we recommend the following setup.Example: One telephone line is used f

42Receiving FaxesRemove the stopper with your finger and connect the cord to the EXT jack.Telephone line cord(not included)Extension telephone adaptor

43Receiving FaxesWall jackEXTWall jackComputerFax machine(KX-FP181 only)Answering machine(KX-FP181 only, not included)How the fax machine and answerin

44Receiving FaxesTEL/FAX mode!(receiving voice calls with rings and fax callswithout rings when you are near the unit)Voice callFax calling tone*A cal

RingRingVoice callFax calling tone*A call is received.The fax machine will automatically receive documents without ringing.The fax machine will not ri

46Receiving FaxesWhen you are not in, and the AUTO ANSWER mode of your unit is set to off (TEL mode), youcan turn the AUTO ANSWER mode on from a remot

47Receiving FaxesExtension telephone!To the EXT jack or same lineExtension telephoneNote:●You can change the fax activation code infeature #41 (p. 68)

3Important safety instructions!When using this unit, basic safety precautionsshould always be followed to reduce the risk offire, electric shock, or p

48Receiving FaxesReceive polling!(retrieving a fax placed on another fax machine)This feature allows you to retrieve a document from another compatibl

49Receiving FaxesPager call!This feature allows your unit to call your pager when your unit receives an incoming voicemessage (KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)

50CopyingMaking a copy!1Adjust the width of the document guides tothe size of the document.2Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACEDOWN until a sing

51CopyingNote:●If the appropriate reduction rate is not programmed, the document may be divided and the top of thesecond sheet will be deleted.●If the

52Setup (KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)TAD/FAX mode!(using the built-in answering device and receivingvoice and fax calls automatically)Setting up the voice

53Greeting (KX-FP185/KX-FM189only)The unit has pre-recorded greeting messages. Depending on the situation, one of the followingmessages will be played

54Greeting (KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)GreetingMicrophoneRECORDSTOPSTARTDisplay/“This is (your name, business and/or telephone number). We areunable to an

55Greeting (KX-FP185/KX-FM189only)Checking the greeting messages1Select the desired mode (TAD/FAX or TEL/FAX) where you want to listen to agreeting me

56Incoming Messages(KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)/PLAY MESSAGESFLASH/LIGHTSTOP02Example (total 2 recordedmessages): Call counterEASY DIALQUICKSLOWWhen the u

57Incoming Messages(KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)Erasing a specific message1Press while listening to themessage you want to erase.Display:Erasing all the m

4Table of ContentsInitial PreparationAccessories Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Acce

58Recording (KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)Telephone conversation!To leave a private message for yourself or someone else, you can record a voice memo. Thism

Answering Device Remote OperationNotice of Remote OperationFold here1.Call your unit.2.Enter the remote operation IDduring the greetingmessage.●The ne

60Remote Operation(KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)Listening to recorded messagesOperation from a remote touch tone telephone!1Call your unit.2Enter the remote

61Remote Operation (KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only) Erasing a specific messagePress while listening to the message youwant to erase.●A long beep will also so

62Option(KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)Transferring recorded messages to another telephone!This feature allows your unit to call a designated telephone numbe

63Option(KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)Recording your own transfer greeting message!The recording time is limited to 16 seconds.Suggested message“This is a t

Features Summary64The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired setting by referring to theprogramming tables (p. 65–71).1Press

Features Summary65If you are using the unit with ananswering machine, set the ringcount to more than 5.Basic features!Programming tableCode#01To set t

For KX-FP185/KX-FM189 onlyTo operate the answering devicefrom a remote locationREMOTE TAD IDFeatures Summary66Basic features (cont.)!Programming tabl

Features Summary67To send a document:1. Insert the document.2. Follow steps 1–3 above.3. Rotate to select “ON”.4. Press .5. Enter the fax number.6.

5HelpError MessagesReports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Display . . . . . . . . . . .

Features Summary68#41If you use an extension telephoneand wish to use it to receive a fax,activate this feature, and enter thecode (p. 47).●This code

Voice guidance examples:“Start transmission.”“Transmission is complete.”“Transmission has failed.”“Transmission has been interrupted.”“Start reception

This feature is available when thetransmitting/receiving station areECM compatible.●If the documents are in memory,clear them before the setting (p. 4

1.Follow steps 1–3 on page 70.2.Rotate to select“YES”.3.Press .4.Press again.5.Press .MENUSETSETEASY DIAL#80To reset the advanced features,except E

72Error MessagesReports!Communication messageCOMMUNICATION ERRORDOCUMENT JAMMEDERROR-NOT YOUR UNITMEMORY FULLNO DOCUMENTOTHER FAX NOT RESPONDPC FAIL O

73Error MessagesDisplay!Display messageFAX MEMORY FULLFAX IN MEMORYEASY DIAL FULLCHECK PAPERCHECK MEMORYCHECK DOCUMENTCHECK FILMCOVER OPENCALL SERVICE

74Error MessagesDisplay messageUNIT OVERHEATEDTRANSMIT ERRORREMOVE DOCUMENTREDIAL TIME OUTPOLLING ERRORPLEASE WAITPC FAIL OR BUSYPAPER JAMMEDNO FAX RE

75OperationsWhen a function does not work, check here before requesting help!GeneralProblemI cannot make and receive calls.The unit does not work.The

76OperationsFax – sendingProblem●The telephone line cord is connected to the EXT jack onthe unit. Connect to the LINE jack (p. 12) (KX-FP181 only).●Th

77OperationsReceive modeProblem●If you want to set the FAX ONLY, TEL/FAX or TAD/FAX(KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only) mode:— Select the desired mode using featu

Included accessories!●If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.●The part numbers listed above are subject to change witho

78OperationsCopying (cont.)Problem●Some paper has instructions recommending which side toprint on. Try turning the paper over. ●You may have used pape

79OperationsAnswering device (KX-FP185/KX-FM189 only)Problem●The memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages (p. 57).●Press the remote operation ID (fe

80JamsRecording paper jam!1Open the front cover by pulling up the centrepart.If the unit does not eject any recording paper during fax reception or co

81JamsSending document jams!1Open the front cover by pulling up the centrepart.2Remove the jammed document carefully.3Close the front cover securely.C

82CleaningThermal head!1Disconnect the mains lead and thetelephone line cord.2Open the front cover by pulling up the centrepart.3Open the back cover b

83Ink FilmReplacing the ink film!1Open the front cover by pulling up the centrepart.When the unit runs out of ink film, the following message will be

84Ink Film4Remove the stoppers and tags from the newink film. Find the “T” shaped gear (blue).TagsNew ink film“T” shaped gear (blue)StopperStopper5Ins

85Print ReportsReference lists and reports!SETSTOPMENUDisplayEASY DIAL1Press twice.Display:2Rotate until the desired item isdisplayed.3Press to star

86Specifications* Transmission speed depends upon the contents of the pages,resolution, telephone line conditions and capability of the otherparty’s

Important Information87Important Information!The connection to the telecommunicationsystems must not be hard wired and must beunplugged before the ear

7Help ButtonHelp function!You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows.1Press .Display:2Rotate until the desired itemis displayed.EASY D

Important Information88Fitting a plug to the mains lead!This appliance is supplied with a mouldedthree pin mains plug for your safety andconvenience.A

Serial No.Guarantee89Condition of guarantee!This guarantee is in addition to and does not in any way affect any statutory or other rights ofconsumer p

Index90Index!A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . .67–71Alert (Memory reception)(Feature #44)

Index91O Overseas transmission mode (Feature #23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67P Pager call (Feature #70) . . . . . . . . . .71Paper jam . . .

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