Panasonic KX-FT78HK User Manual

Operating InstructionsPersonal FacsimileModel No. KX-FT74HKThis pictured model is KX-FT78.Facsimile withDigital Answering SystemModel No. KX-FT78HKTo

Table of Contents-10-Table of Cont entsInitial PreparationAccessories Included accessories ... 13

Table of Contents-11-Receive polling (retrieving a fax placed on another fax machine) ...

Table of Contents-12-General InformationPrinted Reports Reference lists and reports ... 88Specifications

Accessories-13-Initial PreparationIncluded accessories L If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.L Save the original car

Help Button-14-Help ButtonHelp function You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows.For KX-FT741 Press {HELP} repeatedly until the desir

Finding the Controls-15-Finding t he ControlsLocation of controlsFor KX-FT74A {TONE}L To change from pulse to tone temporarily during dialling when yo

Finding the Controls-16-L {FAX/START, SET}L To initiate fax transmission or reception.L To store a setting during programming.M {COPY}L To initiate co

Finding the Controls-17-For KX-FT78A {TONE}L To change from pulse to tone temporarily during dialling when your line has rotary pulse services.B {SLOW

Finding the Controls-18-O {MENU}L To initiate or exit programming.P {NAVIGATOR, VOLUME}L To adjust volume (page 26).L To search for a stored name (pag

Setup-19-SetupConnections 1 Connect the handset cord, the telephone line cord and the power cord.2 Install the paper stacker.Caution:L When you operat

-2-Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic fax machine.Things you should keep a record ofAttach your sales receipt here.For your future referenceWarning:

Setup-20-Note:L An earthed contact socket should be used when connecting the unit to the power outlet.To use the fax machine with a computer on the sa

Setup-21-Recording paper – installing / replacing For replacement, remove the used core after opening the cover.1 Open the cover by pressing the cover

Setup-22-Date and time, your logo and fax number You should program the date and time, your logo and fax number.This information will be printed on ea

Setup-23-Setting your logo The logo can be your company, division or name.1 Press {MENU}.SYSTEM SET UP2 Press {SET}.PRESS[()]&[SET]3 Press {<}

Setup-24-To select characters with the dial keypad Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below.To select characters using {+} or {-}

Setup-25-Setting your fax number 1 Press {MENU}.SYSTEM SET UP2 Press {SET}.PRESS[()]&[SET]3 Press {<} or {>} until the following is displaye

Volume-26-Volu meAdjusting volume Ringer volume4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available.While the unit is idle, press {+} or {-}.L If any document

Navigator Directory-27-TelephoneStoring names and telephone numbers into the directory For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers, the unit provid

Navigator Directory-28-To correct a mistakePress {<} or {>} to move the cursor to the incorrect character/number, and make the correction.To del

Navigator Directory-29-Editing a stored entry1 Press {>}.DIRECTORY [±]2 Press {+} or {-} until the desired name is displayed.Example: Mary [±]3 Pre

Safety instructions-3-Safe ty ins truc tionsImportant safety instructionsWhen using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to r

Navigator Directory-30-Erasing a stored entry1 Press {>}.DIRECTORY [±]2 Press {+} or {-} until the desired name is displayed.Example: Peter [±]3 Pr

Navigator Directory-31-Making a phone call using the directory Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the dir

Recording-32-RecordingRecording a telephone conversation (KX-FT78 only) You can record a telephone conversation.This conversation can be played back l

Caller ID-33-Caller IDCaller ID service from your phone company This unit is compatible with the Caller ID service offered by your local telephone com

Dial Lock-34-Dial LockSetting the dial lock The dial lock feature prevents the unit from calls being made to any numbers, except for pre-stored emerge

Dial Lock-35-Making an emergency call1. Press {MONITOR} (KX-FT74)/{DIGITAL SP-PHONE} (KX-FT78) or lift the handset while the unit displays the followi

Voice Contact-36-Voice Contact Talking to the other party after fax transmission or receptionYou can talk to the other party after a fax message is co

Sending Faxes-37-FaxSending a fax manually1 Open the document feeder tray.2 Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document.3 Inse

Sending Faxes-38-To transmit more than 10 pages at a timeInsert the first 10 pages of the document. Add the other pages (up to 10 at a time) before th

Sending Faxes-39-Documents you can send Document weightL Single sheet: 45 g/m2 to 90 g/m2L Multiple sheets: 60 g/m2 to 75 g/m2Note:L Remove clips, sta

Safety instructions-4-L Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

Sending Faxes-40-Sending a fax using the directoryBefore using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the directory (page

Sending Faxes-41-Broadcast transmission (KX-FT78 only) This feature is useful for sending the same document to selected parties whose fax numbers are

Sending Faxes-42-Sending to the same partiesWhen you make a broadcast transmission, the record of the selected parties will be saved. This feature is

Sending Faxes-43-Transmit polling (letting another machine retrieve a fax on your unit) This feature allows another person to call your unit to retrie

Receiving Faxes-44-Receiv ing FaxesSetting the unit to receive faxes Use as answering device and/or fax (KX-FT78 only)Use only as a faxHow you want th

Receiving Faxes-45-Use as telephone/automatic faxMostly phone calls Other optionYou want to answer the phone call yourself and receive faxes without r

Receiving Faxes-46-TEL mode (answering all calls manually) Activating TEL modeIf the arrow indicator(s) on the display point(s) to “TAD” (KX-FT78 only

Receiving Faxes-47-FAX ONLY mode (all calls are received as faxes) Activating FAX ONLY mode1 Set feature #05 to “FAX ONLY” (page 70).2 If the arrow in

Receiving Faxes-48-TEL/FAX mode (receiving phone calls with ring signals and faxes without ring signals) Use this mode when you are situated near the

Receiving Faxes-49-When a phone call is received1 When a call is received, the fax machine will not ring at this time.INCOMING CALLL Duration depends

Quick Start-5-Quick Sta rtConnectionsLFor further details, see page 19.Power cordTo the single telephone line jackTo the power outlet (220–240 V, 50/6

Receiving Faxes-50-When an extension telephone is connected and a phone call is received1 When a call is received, the fax machine will not ring at th

Receiving Faxes-51-Extension telephone If you use the fax machine with an extension telephone, you can receive fax documents using the extension telep

Receiving Faxes-52-Receive polling (retrieving a fax placed on another fax machine) This feature allows you to retrieve a document from another compat

Receiving Faxes-53-Black list functionYou can reject receiving facsimiles by registering the black list numbers. Up to 10 phone numbers can be stored

Receiving Faxes-54-Pager call This feature allows your unit to call your pager when your unit receives an incoming voice message (KX-FT78 only) or a f

Duplex Ring-55-Duplex RingUsing with the ring detection feature When you subscribe to duplex ring service, your telephone company will assign you a ne

Copying-56-CopyMaking a copy 1 Open the document feeder tray.2 Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document.3 Insert the docume

Setup (KX-FT78 only)-57-Answering Device ( KX-FT78 only)TAD/FAX mode (receiving phone calls and faxes automatically) When TAD/FAX mode is set, the uni

Greeting (KX-FT78 only)-58-Greeting (KX-FT78 only)Recording your own greeting messagesYou can record your own greeting messages for TAD/FAX and TEL/FA

Greeting (KX-FT78 only)-59-Note:L You can choose 60 seconds for your own TAD/FAX greeting message (feature #54 on page 74).– If you change to 60 secon

Quick Start-6-Installing the recording paper1 Open the cover by pressing the cover open button and install the recording paper roll.2 Insert the leadi

Greeting (KX-FT78 only)-60-Erasing your own recorded greeting messages1 Start erasing.For the TAD/FAX greetingPress {ERASE} 2 times.TAD GREETINGbPRESS

Memo Message (KX-FT78 only)-61-Memo Mess age (KX-FT78 onl y)Leaving a message for others or yourself To leave a private message for yourself or someon

Incoming Messages (KX-FT78 only)-62-Incoming Messages (KX -FT78 only)Listening to recorded messagesWhen the unit has recorded new voice messages;– Th

Incoming Messages (KX-FT78 only)-63-To erase a specific message Press {ERASE} while listening to the message you want to erase.To erase all the messag

Remote Operation (KX-FT78 only)-64-Remote Oper ation (KX-FT78 only)Operating from a remote locationYou can call your unit from a remote location and

Remote Operation (KX-FT78 only)-65-Other remote operationsErasing a specific messagePress {*}{4} while listening to the message you want to erase.L A

Remote Operation (KX-FT78 only)-66-Skipping the greeting messagePress {0} during the greeting message playback.L The unit will skip the rest of the gr

Option (KX-FT78 only)-67-Option (KX-FT7 8 only)Transferring recorded messages to another telephone This feature allows your unit to call a designated

Option (KX-FT78 only)-68-To check the transfer greeting message1. Press {MENU}, {#}{6}{1}, then {SET}.2. Press {+} or {-} to select “CHECK”.3. Press {

Features Summary-69-Programma ble Feat uresProgrammingThe unit provides various programming features.General programming method1 Press {MENU}.SYSTEM S

Quick Start-7-Fax – sending / Copying1 Open the document feeder tray.2 Adjust the document guides, and insert the document up to 10 pages.3 To send a

Features Summary-70-Basic features Code #01: Setting the date and time SET DATE & TIMESee page 22 for details.Code #02: Setting your logo YOUR LOG

Features Summary-71-Code #10 (KX-FT78 only): Changing the incoming message recording time RECORDING TIMEVOX (default): Unlimited.1 MIN: Up to 1 minute

Features Summary-72-Advanced features Code #22: Setting the journal report to print automatically AUTO JOURNALON (default): The unit will print the jo

Features Summary-73-Code #30: Changing the silent fax recognition ring setting SILENT FAX RINGTo change the number of rings when the unit detects a ph

Features Summary-74-Code #47 (KX-FT78 only): Setting the voice guidance VOICE GUIDANCEIf you wish to hear voice guidance, activate this feature.ON (de

Features Summary-75-Code #70: Calling your pager (KX-FT74)FAX PAGER CALL(KX-FT78)PAGER CALLSee page 54 for details.Code #76: Setting the connecting to

Error Messages-76-HelpReports If your unit cannot send a fax, check the following:– The number you dialled is correct.– The other party’s machine is a

Error Messages-77-Display If the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display.CALL SERVICE 1CALL SERVICE 2

Error Messages-78-TRANSMIT ERRORL A transmission error occurred. Try again.UNIT OVERHEATEDL The unit is too hot. Let the unit cool down.FT74-78HK.book

Frequently Asked Questions-79-Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen a function does not work, check hereGeneralI cannot make and receive calls.L The power c

Quick Start-8-Fax – receiving1 When the unit rings, lift the handset.2 To receive a fax document, press {FAX/START}.LFor further details, see page 46.

Frequently Asked Questions-80-The other party complains that letters on their received document are distorted or not clear.L If your line has special

Frequently Asked Questions-81-Receiving modeI cannot select the desired receiving mode.L If you want to set TAD/FAX (KX-FT78 only), FAX ONLY or TEL/FA

Jams-82-JamsDocument jams – sending If the unit does not release the document during feeding, remove the jammed document.1 Open the cover by pressing

Jams-83-Recording paper jam If the unit does not eject any recording paper during fax reception or copying, the recording paper has jammed. Remove the

Cleaning-84-Cleaning Document feederClean the document feeder in the following cases:– If misfeeding of the document occurs frequently.– If dirty patt

Cleaning-85-5 Close the cover securely by pushing down on both sides.6 Connect the power cord and the telephone line cord.Caution:L Do not use paper p

Cleaning-86-Thermal head and head coverIf dirty patterns or black/white bands appear on a copied/received document, check whether there is dust on the

Cleaning-87-5 Install the recording paper and close the cover securely by pushing down on both sides, then press {FAX/START} (page 21).Caution:L To pr

Printed Reports-88-Gen eral Info rm atio nReference lists and reportsYou can print out the following lists and reports for your reference.Basic featu

Specifications-89-SpecificationsTechnical data about this productApplicable lines: Public Switched Telephone NetworkDocument size: Max. 216 mm in widt

Quick Start-9-Answering Device (KX-FT78 only)Recording your own greeting messages1 Press {RECORD} 2 times.2 Press {FAX/START}.3 Speak clearly about 20

Specifications-90-*1 Transmission speed depends upon the contents of the pages, resolution, telephone line conditions and capability of the other part

Index-91-IndexProgram indexBasic features#01 Date and time ...22#02 Your logo...23#03 Your fax

Index-92-IndexA Accessories ...13Paper stacker...19Advanced feature list ...

Index-93-P Pager call (Feature #70)...54, 75PollingReceiving...52Transmitting ...

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