Panasonic KX-FLB851 Multi-function Laser Fax - Page 49

7. Multi-Function Station software

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7.1 Connecting to a

computer

Panasonic Multi-Function Station software

enables the unit to carry out the following

functions:

–

Printing on plain paper, transparencies,

labels and envelopes

–

Scanning documents and converting an

image into text with Readiris OCR software

–

Scanning from other applications for

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

that support TWAIN

scanning

–

Storing, editing or erasing items in directories

using your computer

–

Programming the features using your

computer

–

Sending, receiving fax documents using your

computer

To use Multi-Function Station on your computer,

the following are required:

Operating System:

Works with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

*1

CPU:

Windows 98: Pentium

®

90 MHz or faster

Windows Me: Pentium 150 MHz or faster

Windows 2000: Pentium 166 MHz or faster

Windows XP

*1

: Pentium 300 MHz or faster

RAM:

Windows 98: 24 MB (32 MB or more

recommended)

Windows Me: 32 MB (64 MB or more

recommended)

Windows 2000: 64 MB or more

Windows XP

*1

: 128 MB or more

Other Hardware:

CD-ROM drive

Hard disk drive with at least 100 MB of available

space

USB interface

LAN interface for optional LAN board (10BASE-

T/100BASE-TX)

*1

Multi-Function Station software does not

work with Windows XP Professional x64

Edition (64bit), a new version of Windows XP

Professional that was released in and after

April, 2005.

Note:

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Be sure to use a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified

cable if your computer is equipped with the

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface.

Warning:

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To assure continued emission limit

compliance, use only shielded USB cable (2

m or less in length).

7.2 Installing Multi-

Function Station

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The screenshots shown in these

instructions are for Windows XP and are

included for reference only.

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The screenshots shown in these

instructions may differ slightly from those

of the actual product.

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Software features and appearance are

subject to change without notice.

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These instructions are for the USB

connection. For the LAN connection using

the optional LAN board, see the network

installation guide by clicking on the link in the

Multi-Function help file.

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Start Windows and exit all other applications.

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For Windows XP and Windows 2000

users, you must be logged in as an

administrator in order to install Multi-

Function Station.

Important notice for the connection

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Do not connect the USB cable before

installing Multi-Function Station. Be sure

to connect the USB cable in step 6 on

page 48.

1

USB cable

1

Section	Page
Location of Controls	2
Location of Controls	2
Location of controls	3
Important Information	5
Safety Instructions	5
Important safety instructions	5
For best performance	7
Table of Contents	8
Introduction and Installation	10
Accessories	10
1.2 Accessory information	11
Finding the Controls	11
1.3 Description of buttons	11
1.4 Overview	12
Installation	14
1.5 Toner cartridge and drum unit	14
1.6 Document tray	16
1.7 Output tray	16
1.8 Recording paper	17
Preparation	21
Connections and Setup	21
2.1 Connections	21
2.2 Turning the power switch ON	22
2.3 Dialing mode	22
2.4 Selecting the operation mode (Fax/Copy/Scan)	23
Help Button	23
2.5 Help function	23
Volume	23
2.6 Adjusting volume	24
Initial Programming	24
2.7 Date and time	24
2.8 Your logo	25
2.9 Your fax number	27
Fax	28
Sending Faxes	28
3.1 Using the unit as a fax machine	28
3.2 Sending a fax manually	28
3.3 Document requirements	30
3.4 Storing names and telephone numbers for the one-touch dial feature and navigator directory	31
3.5 Sending a fax using one-touch dial feature and navigator directory	33
3.6 Broadcast transmission	34
Receiving Faxes	35
3.7 Receiving a fax automatically – Auto answer ON	36
3.8 Receiving a fax manually – Auto answer OFF	36
3.9 Using the unit with an answering machine	37
3.10 Junk fax prohibitor (preventing fax reception from undesired callers)	38
Caller ID	40
Caller ID	40
4.1 Caller ID service	40
4.2 Viewing and calling back using caller information	40
4.3 Storing caller information into the one- touch dial feature and navigator directory	41
Distinctive Ring	43
Distinctive Ring	43
5.1 Distinctive Ring service from your phone company	43
5.2 Using two or more phone numbers on a single telephone line	43
5.3 Using three or more phone numbers on a single telephone line	43
5.4 Programming the ring pattern assigned for fax	44
Copy	45
Copying	45
6.1 Using the unit as a copy machine	45
6.2 Making a copy	45
6.3 More copying features	47
Multi-Function Station software	49
Setup	49
7.1 Connecting to a computer	49
7.2 Installing Multi- Function Station	49
7.3 Starting Multi-Function Station	51
Printing	51
7.4 Using the unit as a printer	51
Scanning	54
7.5 Using the unit as a scanner	54
Remote Control	55
7.6 Operating the unit from your computer	55
PC Fax	56
7.7 Fax sending/receiving using Multi-Function Station	56
7.8 Confirming the status of the unit	57
7.9 Other information	57
Programmable Features	59
Features Summary	59
8.1 Programming	59
8.2 Direct command chart	60
8.3 Basic features	63
8.4 Fax features	65
8.5 Copy features	68
8.6 Scan features	69
8.7 LAN features	69
Help	71
Error Messages	71
9.2 Error messages – Display	72
Troubleshooting	75
9.3 When a function does not work, check here	75
Replacement	81
9.4 Replacing the toner cartridge and the drum unit	81
Jams	84
9.5 Recording paper jam	84
9.6 Document jams (Auto document feeder)	87
Cleaning	88
9.7 Cleaning the white plate and glasses	88
9.8 Cleaning the document feeder rollers	92
General Information	93
Printed Reports	93
10.1 Reference lists and reports	93
Specifications	94
10.2 Specifications	94
FCC and Other Information	97
10.3 FCC and Other Information	97
Limited Warranty	99
10.4 Limited Warranty	99
Customer Services	101
10.5 Customer Services directory	101
Copyrights	102

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Multi-Function Station software, Setup, 7.1 Connecting to a computer - support