FP343AL.PDF Page 1 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM Compact Plain Paper Fax with Copier Operating Instructions Model No. KX-FP343AL Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. This model is designed to be used only in Australia.
FP343AL.book Page I Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM Location of Controls How to use the operating instructions When following operating instructions, always keep the front cover page (next page) open so that you will find easy reference to the buttons.
FP343AL.book Page II Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM Location of controls Please keep this page open when following operating instructions. For a description of each button, see page 10.
FP343AL.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic fax machine. Things you should keep a 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: L 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.
FP343AL.book Page 3 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM Warning: ● Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use. ● This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails. ● When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible,disconnect the power supply cord immediately and return this unit to an authorised service centre.
FP343AL.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM Important information Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5).
FP343AL.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 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.
FP343AL.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM Safety Instructions L The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight. L Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit. L Do not touch the plug with wet hands. L Wipe the outer surface of the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
FP343AL.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM Table of Contents 1. Introduction and Installation 1. Table of Contents Accessories 1.1 Included accessories..........................8 1.2 Accessory information ........................9 Finding the Controls 1.3 Overview .......................................... 10 1.4 Description of buttons....................... 10 Installation 1.5 Ink film .............................................. 11 1.6 Paper tray .........................................
FP343AL.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 1 Introduction and Installation 1.1 Included accessories No.
FP343AL.book Page 9 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 1.2 Accessory information 1.2.1 Available accessories Model No. Item Specifications/Usage KX-FA57E Replacement film*1 216 mm × 70 m (prints about 210 A4-sized pages.) *1 We recommend that you buy a full-size replacement film for continuous use of your unit. Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film. The ink film is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the ink film again.
FP343AL.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 1. Introduction and Installation E {RECEIVE MODE} Finding the Controls L To change the receiving mode (page 28). 1.3 Overview 1 2 3 F {LOWER} 4 56 7 L To select stations 6–10 for one-touch dial (page 20, 21, 25). G {HELP} L To print a quick reference (page 15). H {CALLER ID} L To use Caller ID service (page 21, 22). I {RECALL} L To access special telephone services for transferring extension calls.
FP343AL.book Page 11 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 4 Installation 1.5 Ink film 1.5.1 Installing the ink film 1 Open the front cover (1) by pulling up the centre part (2). Insert the gear with the blue core of the front ink film roll (1) into the left slot of the unit (2). Insert the rear ink film roll (3). L The ink film is safe to touch, and will not rub off on your hands like carbon paper.
FP343AL.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 1. Introduction and Installation may occur from the use of non-Panasonic replacement film. L Make sure that the ink film is wrapped around the blue core (2) at least once. 1 Open the covers (see steps 1 to 3 on page 11). 2 Remove the used core (1) and used ink film (2). Correct 1 2 1 turn Tight Incorrect 2 The ink film is not wrapped around the blue core. 3 Remove the stoppers (1) and tags (2) from the new ink film (3).
FP343AL.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 1.6 Paper tray 1.8 Recording paper Insert the tabs (1) on the paper tray (2) into the slots on the back of the unit (3). The unit can hold up to 50 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper. See the note for paper specifications (page 51). 2 1 Before inserting a stack of paper, fan the paper to prevent paper jams. 2 Pull the tension plate forward (1) and hold open while inserting the paper. 1 3 2 Side to be printed face down.
FP343AL.book Page 14 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 2. Preparation 2 Preparationand Setup Connections Help Button 2.1 Connections Connect to LINE. Telephone line cord Power cord To a single telephone line jack To a power outlet (220–240 V, 50/60 Hz) Caution: L When you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible. L Be sure to use the telephone line cord included in this unit. L Do not extend the telephone line cord.
FP343AL.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 2. Preparation 2.2 Help function 2.3 Adjusting volume The unit contains helpful information which can be printed for quick reference. Quick set up: How to set the date, time, your logo and fax number. Feature list: How to program the features. Directory: How to store names and numbers in the navigator directory and how to dial them. Fax receiving: How to set the unit to receive faxes. 4 levels (high/medium/low/off) are available.
FP343AL.book Page 16 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 2. Preparation Note: L This information will be printed on each page transmitted from your unit. L The accuracy of the clock is approximately ±60 seconds a month. Initial Programming 2.4 Date and time You must set the date and time. {MENU} {<}{>} 1 {SET} Press {MENU}. SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[( )] 2 Press {<} or {>} repeatedly to display the following. SET DATE & TIME PRESS SET 3 Press {SET}. L Cursor (|) will appear on the display.
FP343AL.book Page 17 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 2. Preparation 4. Press {>} to move the cursor to the next space and press {5} 3 times. 2.5 Your logo LOGO=BIL| L The logo can be your company, division or name. To change capital or lower-case letters Pressing the {#} key will change to capital or lower-case alternately. 1. Press {2} 2 times. {MENU} LOGO=| B 2. Press {4} 3 times. LOGO=B| I {MUTE} {RECALL} 1 {STOP} {<}{>}{A}{B} 3. Press {#}. {SET} Press {MENU}. LOGO=B| i 4.
FP343AL.book Page 18 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 2. Preparation Keys Characters {8} T {9} {0} U V 2.6 Your fax number t u v 8 W X Y Z w x y z 9 0 ) < > ! " # $ % & ¥ @ @ ^ ’ → ( {#} To change capital or lowercase letter. {RECALL} Hyphen button {MUTE} Insert button {STOP} Delete button {RECALL} Note: L To enter another character located on the same number key, press {>} to move the cursor to the next space.
FP343AL.book Page 19 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 2. Preparation To delete a number Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor to the number you want to delete and press {STOP}.
FP343AL.book Page 20 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 3. Telephone 7 3 Telephone Automatic Dialling 3.1 Storing names and telephone numbers into the one-touch dial and navigator directory For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers, the unit provides the one-touch dial (10 entries) and navigator directory (100 entries). L You can also send faxes using the one-touch dial and navigator directory (page 25). {LOWER} Press {MENU}.
FP343AL.book Page 21 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 3. Telephone 3.1.3 Editing a stored entry 1 2 Press {>}. 3 4 Press {MENU}. 5 Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired entry. Press {*}. L If you do not need to edit the name, skip to step 6. Edit the name (see the storing procedure on page 20 for instructions). 6 Press {SET}. L If you do not need to edit the telephone number, skip to step 8. 7 Edit the telephone number. For further details, see the storing procedure on page 20.
FP343AL.book Page 22 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 3. Telephone L If you need to edit the telephone number, see page 22. L Although Telstra and Optus do not currently send caller name information, the caller’s name will be displayed as stored in the directory, when a call from that caller is received. L The area code will need to be stored with the 8-digit telephone number. To confirm caller information using the Caller ID list The unit will store information for the most recent 30 callers.
FP343AL.book Page 23 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 3. Telephone 3.4.2 Erasing all caller information 1 2 3 4 5 4 For station 1: 1. Press station 1. Press {MENU} repeatedly to display “CALLER SET UP”. STATION 1 DIAL MODE Press {SET}. 3. Press {SET}. For stations 2–5: 1. Press the desired station key. Press {SET}. 2. Press {SET}. Press {STOP}. For stations 6–10: 3.4.3 Erasing specific caller information Press {CALLER ID}. 3 Press {<}. L To cancel erasing, press {STOP}. 1.
FP343AL.book Page 24 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 4. Fax 4 Fax Sending Faxes 4.1 Sending a fax manually 1 L Using the “FINE”, “SUPER FINE” and “PHOTO” settings will increase transmission time. L If the resolution setting is changed during feeding, it will be effective from the next sheet. To redial the last number Press {REDIAL/PAUSE}. L If the line is busy, the unit will automatically redial the number up to 2 times. L To cancel redialling, press {STOP}.
FP343AL.book Page 25 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 4. Fax Journal report A journal report provides you with a printed record of the 30 most recent faxes. To print manually, see page 49. To print automatically after every 30 new fax communications, activate feature #22 (page 37). For an explanation of error messages in the result column, see page 40. 4.2 Documents you can send 128 mm Minimum document size 128 mm L Do not send the following types of documents: (Use copies for fax transmission.
FP343AL.book Page 26 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 4. Fax Fax auto redial If the line is busy or if there is no answer, the unit will automatically redial the number up to 2 times. L To cancel redialling, press {STOP}. If your unit does not send a fax L Confirm the stored telephone number on the display and check that the number dialled is answered by the other party’s machine. L The connecting tone will be heard during dialling to tell you the status of the other party’s machine (feature #76, page 39).
FP343AL.book Page 27 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 4. Fax 7 Press {SET}. L To erase other entries, repeat steps 5 to 7. 8 Press {STOP}. 4.4.4 Sending the same document to pre-programmed parties 1 2 Insert the document FACE DOWN. 3 Press {BROADCAST}. L The document will be fed into the unit and scanned into memory. The unit will then transmit the data to each entry, calling each number sequentially.
FP343AL.book Page 28 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 4. Fax Receiving Faxes 4.5 Selecting the way to use your fax machine Depending on your situation, select the way you prefer to use your fax machine. – Use only as a fax – Mostly phone calls 4.5.1 Use only as a fax Your situation You have a separate telephone line just for faxes. How to set up Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode (page 30) by pressing {RECEIVE MODE}. How to receive calls All incoming calls will be answered as faxes. 4.5.
FP343AL.book Page 29 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 4. Fax 4.6 Receiving a fax manually {STOP} {RECEIVE MODE} {FAX/START} 4.6.1 Activating TEL mode Set the fax machine to TEL mode by pressing {RECEIVE MODE} repeatedly to display the following. How to receive calls 1 2 Extension telephone You can receive fax documents using an extension telephone. Important: L Use a touch tone telephone as the extension telephone. 1. When the extension telephone rings, lift the handset of the extension telephone.
FP343AL.book Page 30 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 4. Fax 4.7 Receiving a fax automatically 4.8 Using the unit with an answering machine 4.8.1 Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine 1 Connect the answering machine. Remove the stopper. {RECEIVE MODE} 4.7.1 Activating FAX ONLY mode Answering machine (Not included) Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode by pressing {RECEIVE MODE} repeatedly to display the following.
FP343AL.book Page 31 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 4. Fax Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call The caller can leave a voice message and send a fax document during the same call. Inform the caller of the following procedure beforehand. – the unit is set to the TEL mode, or – manual reception is performed. 4.10.1 Activating the junk fax prohibitor 1. The caller calls your unit. L The answering device will answer the call. 2. The caller can leave a message after the greeting message.
FP343AL.book Page 32 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 4. Fax 2. Press {>} 2 times. 3. Press {SET}. 4. Press {A} or {B} to display the entry. 5. To stop viewing, press {STOP} 2 times. To print the junk fax prohibitor list 1. Press {JUNK FAX PROHIBITOR}. 2. Press {>} 3 times. 3. Press {SET}. 4. Press {STOP}. To erase an entry from the junk fax prohibitor list 1. Press {JUNK FAX PROHIBITOR}. 2. Press {>} 2 times. 3. Press {SET}. 4. Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired entry. 5. Press {<}.
FP343AL.book Page 33 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 5. Distinctive Ring 5 Distinctive Distinctive Ring Ring 5.1 Using with the ring detection feature This feature is only for use if you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring pattern service from your telephone company. For more information on the availability of this service in your area, please contact your telephone company before setting this feature on your unit. This service is called “Fax Stream Duet”.
FP343AL.book Page 34 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 6. Copy this feature, activate feature #34 (page 38) beforehand. L The document will be fed into the unit and scanned into memory. The unit will then print the data. If the document exceeds the memory capacity, copying of the exceeded document will be cancelled and this feature will be turned off automatically. 6 Copy Copying 6.1 Making a copy 1 2 To stop copying Press {STOP}. 6.1.1 More copying features To enlarge a document 1.
FP343AL.book Page 35 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 6. Copy Note: L If the appropriate reduction rate is not selected, the document may be divided and the top of the second sheet will be deleted. L If the image at the bottom of the document is not copied when you copy a document that is the same length as the recording paper, try 92% or 86%. To collate multiple copies The unit can collate multiple copies in the same order as the original document pages. 1. After step 4 on page 34, press {>} 2 times.
FP343AL.book Page 36 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 7. Programmable Features L The setting you selected is set, and the next feature will be displayed. 7 Programmable Features Features 7.1 Programming 7 To exit programming, press {MENU}. {MENU} {<}{>}{A}{B} {SET} 7.1.1 Programming basic features 1 2 3 4 5 Press {MENU}. Select the feature you wish to program. Press {<} or {>} repeatedly to display the desired feature. L The current setting of the feature will be displayed.
FP343AL.book Page 37 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 7. Programmable Features Code #06: Changing the ring setting in FAX ONLY mode FAX RING COUNT RINGS=2 [±] To change the number of rings before the unit answers a call in FAX ONLY mode. You can select “2” (default), “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8” or “9”. Code #12: Securing the remote operation for the answering machine REMOTE TAM ACT.
FP343AL.book Page 38 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 7. Programmable Features Code #31: Activating the Distinctive Ring feature DISTINCTIVE RING =OFF [±] See page 33 for details. 1. Press {MENU}. Code #34: Setting the quick scan QUICK SCAN =OFF “ON”: The unit will scan the document and store it into memory first, then the unit will start sending or copying. “OFF” (default): Deactivates this feature.
FP343AL.book Page 39 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 7. Programmable Features Code #68: Setting the Error Correction Mode (ECM) ECM SELECTION =ON [±] This feature is available when the transmitting/receiving fax machines are ECM compatible. “ON” (default): To send a fax even if there is static interference on the telephone line. “OFF”: Deactivates this feature. L You cannot change the setting when received documents are in memory.
FP343AL.book Page 40 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 8. Help 8 HelpMessages Error 8.1 Error messages – Reports If a problem occurs during fax transmission or reception, one of the following communication messages will be printed on the sending and journal reports (page 24). COMMUNICATION ERROR (Code: 40-42, 46-72, FF) L A transmission or reception error occurred. Try again or check with the other party. COMMUNICATION ERROR (Code: 43, 44) L A line problem occurred.
FP343AL.book Page 41 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 8. Help L There is no space to store new entries in navigator directory. Erase unnecessary entries (page 21). FAX IN MEMORY L The unit has a document in memory. See the other displayed message instructions to print out the document. FAX MEMORY FULL L The memory is full of received documents due to a lack of recording paper or a recording paper jam. Install paper (page 13) or clear the jammed paper (page 44).
FP343AL.book Page 42 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 8. Help I cannot make calls. L The dialling mode setting may be wrong. Change the setting of feature #13 (page 37). L The other party’s fax machine rings too many times. Send the fax manually (page 24). The unit does not ring. L The ringer volume is turned off. Adjust it (page 15). The other party complains that letters on their received document are distorted or not clear.
FP343AL.book Page 43 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 8. Help Program the proper rate in feature #36 (page 38). L The other party placed the document in their fax machine the wrong way. Check with the other party. A white line or a smudge appears on your recording paper. L The glass or rollers are dirty. Clean them (page 46). The printing quality is poor. Please do not reuse the ink film! Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film. Refer to page 9 for further details.
FP343AL.book Page 44 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 8. Help 3 Jams Open the back cover (1). 8.4 Recording paper jam 8.4.1 When the recording paper has jammed in the unit The display will show the following. PAPER JAMMED 1 Open the front cover (1) by pulling up the centre part (2). 1 4 Remove the jammed recording paper (1). 1 2 1 2 5 Turn the gear with the blue core (1) in the direction of the arrow. Release the back cover by pushing the green button (1) on the right side of the unit.
FP343AL.book Page 45 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 8. Help L Make sure that the ink film is wrapped around the blue core (2) at least once. 7 Remove the recording paper and straighten. Pull the tension plate forward (1) and hold open while inserting the paper. Correct 2 1 turn Tight Incorrect 1 The ink film is not wrapped around the blue core. 8.4.2 When the recording paper was not fed into the unit properly The display will show the following.
FP343AL.book Page 46 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 8. Help Cleaning 8.5 Document jams – sending 8.6 Document feeder cleaning 1 Clean the document feeder in the following cases: – If misfeeding of the document occurs frequently. – If smudges or black/white lines appear on the original document when transmitting or copying. Open the front cover (1) by pulling up the centre part (2). Remove the jammed document carefully (3). 2 1 2 1 Disconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord.
FP343AL.book Page 47 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 8. Help 4 Close the front cover securely (1). Release the back cover by pushing the green lever (2) in the unit. 1 1 5 Connect the power cord and the telephone line cord. 8.7 Thermal head cleaning 2 4 If smudges or black/white lines appear on a copied/received document, check whether there is dust on the thermal head. Clean the thermal head to remove the dust. 1 Disconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord.
FP343AL.book Page 48 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 8. Help 7 48 Connect the power cord and the telephone line cord.
FP343AL.book Page 49 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 9. General Information 9 General Printed Reports Information 9.1 Reference lists and reports You can print out the following lists and reports for your reference. Setup list: provides you with the current settings of the basic and advanced programming features (page 36 to page 39). Telephone number list: provides you with names and numbers which are stored in the one-touch dial and navigator directory.
FP343AL.book Page 50 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 9. General Information 9.2 Technical data about this product Applicable lines: Document size: Effective scanning width: Effective printing width: Transmission time*1: Scanning density: Public Switched Telephone Network Max. 216 mm in width, Max. 600 mm in length 208 mm 202 mm Approx. 12 s/page (ECM–MMR)*2 Horizontal: 8 pels/mm Vertical: 3.85 lines/mm – in standard resolution, 7.7 lines/mm – in fine/photo resolution, 15.
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FP343AL.book Page 52 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 3:20 PM 10. Index Contrast (Feature #39): 38 Error messages: 40 Distinctive Ring service (Feature #31): 33, 38 Document size: 25 10. Index 10.
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