Panasonic KX-FPC161 User Manual

Please read these OperatingInstructions before using the unitand save for future reference.This model is designed to beused only in the U.S.A.FOR FAX

Overview!Document guidesAntennaSpeaker(Left side of the unit)Paper trayBack coverRecording paper entranceDocument entranceDocument exitTension barReco

11Finding the Controls (Base Unit)For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Location!HANDSET LOCATOR AUTO ANSWER● To change from pulse to tone

12Setup (Base Unit)For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Ink film – installing / replacing!1Open the front cover by pulling up the centerp

13Setup (Base Unit)For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.7Turn the “T” shaped gear (blue) in thedirection of the arrow. ●Make sure that th

14Setup (Base Unit)For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.TabsTabsSlitsSlitsPaper trayPaper tray!Insert tabs on the paper tray into slits o

15Setup (Base Unit)For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Recording paper!Note for recording paper:●Avoid using paper with a cotton and/or

16Setup (Base Unit)For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Connections!To a single telephone linejack (RJ11C)To a power outlet(120 V, 60 Hz)

1Press .Display:2Press or until the following isdisplayed.3Press .CursorExample:4Enter the correct month/day/year by selecting2 digits for each, us

1Press .Display:2Press or until the following isdisplayed.3Press .4Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, usingthe dial keypad. See the next page for

19Setup (Base Unit)For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Keys Characters1 [ ] { } + – / = , . _ ` : ; ? |A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3G H I

2Attach your sales receipt hereThank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.Copyright:This manual is copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co.,

20Setup (Base Unit)For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Setting your facsimile telephone number1Press .Display:2Press or until the follo

21Setup (Handset)For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.RECHARGE● Flashes when the battery needs to be charged (p. 22).● Lights when the ha

Display22Setup (Handset)For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Battery chargeSlowly place the handset on the cradle vertically( ), then lea

23Setup (Handset)For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Headset (optional)Plugging the headset into the handset allows a hands-free telepho

24VolumesFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Adjusting handset volumes!Ringer volume4 levels (high/middle/low/off) are available.While t

25Making and Answering CallsFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Phone calls1Handset is off the base unit:Press .Handset is on the base

26Automatic Dialing (Handset)Storing telephone numbers in the handsetMaking a phone call using stored numbers1Press .●The TALK indicator will flash.2

27Automatic Dialing (Handset)1Press .●The TALK indicator will flash.2Enter the telephone number up to 22 digits.3Press .●A beep sounds.●The TALK ind

28Navigator Directory (Base Unit)Storing names and telephone numbersin the directory!For rapid access to frequently dialed numbers, the unit provides

29Navigator Directory (Base Unit)SETSTOPMENU1Press .Display:2Press or until the desired item isdisplayed.Example:3Press .Example:4Press to select “

3For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.For best performanceBattery chargeOperating distance and noiseCalls are transmitted between the bas

Navigator Directory (Base Unit)Making a phone call using the directory!30Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers in

Caller ID31Caller ID service from your phone company!This unit is compatible with the Caller ID service offered by your local telephonecompany. To use

To display the caller’s telephone numberPress after step 2.Example:1-345-678-901211:20A Jul20 WENDY ROBERTS11:20A Jul20 CALLER IDCaller ID321Press

Caller ID33SETMENUCALLER IDStoring caller information in the directory!Important:●This feature is not available in the following cases.— The telephone

34Voice Contact1Press while transmitting orreceiving documents.Example:●Your unit will call the other party with adistinctive ring.●When the other par

35Sending FaxesSending a fax manually!1Adjust the width of the document guides tothe size of the document.2Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACEDO

36Sending FaxesDocuments you can send!600 mm (235⁄8")Minimum size 128 mm(5")128 mm(5")Maximum size216 mm(81⁄2") Paper width208 mm

37Sending FaxesSending a fax using the directory!1Adjust the width of the document guides tothe size of the document.2Insert the document (up to 10 pa

Broadcast transmission !This feature is useful for sending the same document to selected parties (up to 20 items). First program the items, then see p

39Sending FaxesAdding a new item in the broadcast memory1Press .●Confirm that there are no documents in thedocument entrance.Display:2Press or until

4Safety instructionsFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Important safety instructions!Safety instructionsWhen using this unit, basic saf

40Sending FaxesErasing a stored item in the broadcast memory1Press .●Confirm that there are no documents in thedocument entrance.Display:2Press or u

41Sending FaxesSending the same document to pre-programmed parties 1Insert the document FACE DOWN.●If necessary, press or repeatedlyto select the de

42Receiving FaxesSetting the unit to receive faxes!How youwant the unitto receivecallsYou have toset this.This is howthe unit willoperate.You have a s

43Receiving FaxesOtheroptionsYou need to subscribeto Distinctive RingService.Setting the DistinctiveRing pattern (p. 51)Select the same ring patternas

44Receiving Faxes1Handset is off the base unit:Press when the handset rings.Handset is on the base unit:Lift the handset when the base unit rings.2Wh

45Receiving FaxesSETAUTO ANSWERFAX ONLY mode!(all calls are received as faxes)1Set feature #77 to “FAX ONLY” (p. 61).2If the arrow (▼) is not shown on

46Receiving FaxesTEL/FAX mode!(receiving phone calls with ring signals and faxeswithout ring signals when you are near the unit)Note:●The base unit wi

47Receiving FaxesWhen an extension telephone is connectedTEL/FAX delayed ring settingThe number of rings generated before the faxmachine answers depen

48Receiving Faxes1Connect the answering machine.Using the unit with an answering machine!Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine2Set the n

49Receiving FaxesReceiving a voice message and fax document in one callThe caller can leave a voice message and send a fax document during the same ca

5For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Safety instructionsCAUTION:To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons,read and follow these in

50Receiving FaxesPager call!This feature allows your unit to call your pager when your unit receives a fax document.1Press .Display:2Press , then .3

51Distinctive RingImportant:● When you have a single telephone line and subscribe to a telephone company’s voicemail service, you must also subscribe

52CopyingMaking a copy!The unit can make single or multiple copies (up to 50). 1Adjust the width of the document guides tothe size of the document.2In

53CopyingEnlarged copyOriginal documentOriginal documentExample of a 200% enlarged copyArea to be enlargedB CF GA B C DE F G HEnlarged copyExample of

54CopyingCollated pages43214321Uncollated pages11223344To collate multiple copiesThe unit can collate multiple copies in the same order as the origina

Features Summary55The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired settings by referring to theprogramming tables (p. 56–61).1Press

Changing the ring setting in FAXONLY modeTo change the number of ringsbefore the unit answers a callin FAX ONLY mode.FAX RING COUNTRINGS=3 [±]Features

Features Summary57Code Feature & Display Settings How the unit operatesON / ID=11OFF#12Securing the remote operationfor the answering machineIf yo

“ON”: The unit will print the journalreport automatically after every 30new fax communications (p. 36).Features Summary58Advanced features!How to set

“ON”: The unit will store thedocuments first and release them.●If the document exceeds thememory capacity (p. 80),sending/copying will be canceledand

6For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Table of ContentsInitial PreparationAccessories Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Features Summary60Code Feature & Display Settings How the unit operates#44#46Setting the friendly receptionTo receive a fax automatically whenyou

Features Summary61Code Feature & Display Settings How the unit operates(The default setting is in bold type.)See page 50 for details.#70Signaling

62Error MessagesFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Reports!Communication messageCOMMUNICATION ERRORDOCUMENT JAMMEDERROR-NOT YOUR UNITME

63Error MessagesFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Display!If the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will ap

64Error MessagesFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Display message Cause & solution●The document is jammed. Remove the jammed docum

I cannot make and receive calls.I cannot make calls.The unit does not work.The unit does not ring.The unit displays the followingthough the paper is i

66OperationsFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Cordless handsetProblem Cause & solutionThe handset does not work.The handset does n

67OperationsFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Fax – sendingProblem●The telephone line cord is connected to the EXT jack onthe unit. Co

68OperationsFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Fax – receiving (cont.)Problem●The glass or rollers are dirty. Clean them (p. 74).●The o

69OperationsFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Using an answering machineProblem●Your greeting message on the answering machine is tool

7For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.CopyCopying Making a copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70Operations / JamsFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.If a power failure occurs!●The unit will not function.●The unit is not designed f

71JamsFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.4Remove the jammed recording paper.Jammed recording paperInk film“T” shaped gear (blue)5Turn t

72JamsFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Document jams – sending!1Open the front cover by pulling up the centerpart.2Remove the jammed

73BatteryFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Replacing the handset battery!Replace the battery with a new Panasonic rechargeable battery

74CleaningFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Document feeder rollersRubber flapGlassCenter partFront coverDocument feeder!1Disconnect t

75CleaningFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Thermal head!1Disconnect the power cord and thetelephone line cord.2Open the front cover b

76Printed ReportsReference lists and reports!SETMENUSTOP1Press until the following isdisplayed.Display:2Press or until the desired item isdisplayed.3

77FCC InformationList of FCC requirements and information!If required by the telephone company, inform themof the following.●FCC Registration No.:(fou

78Limited WarrantyPanasonic Consumer Electronics Company,Division of Matsushita Electric Corporationof AmericaOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey

79Servicenter DirectoryServicenter directory!Service in Puerto RicoMatsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company / Factory Servicen

8AccessoriesFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Operating instructions...1Part No. PFQX1593ZA4 paper guide

80SpecificationsTechnical data about this product! Base unitApplicable Lines: Public Switched Telephone NetworkDocument Size: Max. 216 mm (81⁄2")

36, 58Sending reportIndex81Code#01Date and time17FeaturePage#02Your logo#03Your facsimiletelephone number#0436, 56#06FAX ring setting56#12Remote activ

Index82Index!A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8(A4 paper guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . .14(Belt clip) . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index83R Receiving alert (Feature #44) . . . . . .60Receiving reduction (Feature #36) . . .59Receiving setting . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 43Recordi

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9Help ButtonFor fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.Help function!1Press .Display:2Press or until the desired item isdisplayed.1. How to