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2. Preparation [] R To display usage tips. [] R To display information about Multi-Function Station. Note: R You can confirm if the unit is connected to your computer by using Device Monitor (page 58). R Computer features (printing, scanning, etc.) may not function properly in the following situations: - When the unit is connected to a computer that was custom-built by the user. - When the unit is connected to the computer via a PCI card or other expansion card. - When the unit is connected to another piece of hardware (such as a USB hub or interface adapter) and not connected directly to the computer. To change the settings You can change the settings for Multi-Function Station beforehand. 1. Select [Settings] from Multi-Function Station. 2. Click the desired tab and change the settings. A [OK] [General] - [Launcher display setting]: To select the display type of the launcher. - [OCR Path]: To select the OCR software (not supplied). [Scan] - [Save to]: To select the folder where the scanned image will be saved. - [Viewer][File][Email][OCR][Custom]: To change scanning settings for Multi-Function scan application. To select the default Email software The default Email software is used when using scan to email (page 26). You can select the default Email software as follows. For Windows 2000: 1. [Start] A [Settings] A [Control Panel] A [Internet Options] A [Programs] A [E-mail] 2. Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software such as [Outlook Express], etc. A [OK] For Windows XP: 1. [Start] A [Control Panel] A [Internet Options] A [Programs] A [E-mail] 2. Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software such as [Outlook Express], etc. A [OK] For Windows Vista: 1. [Start] A [Control Panel] A [Internet Options] A [Programs] A [Set programs] A [Set program access and computer defaults] R If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Continue]. 2. [Custom] 3. Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software such as [Windows Mail], etc. from [Choose a default e-mail program]. A [OK] For Windows 7: 1. [Start] A [Control Panel] A [Network and Internet] A [Internet Options] A [Programs] A [Set programs] A [Set program access and computer defaults] 2. [Custom] 3. Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software from [Choose a default e-mail program]. A [OK] For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 23

Section	Page
Important Information	3
Important Information	3
For your safety	3
For best performance	3
Moving the unit	4
Illegal copies	4
Table of Contents	5
Introduction and Installation	7
Accessories	7
1.1 Supplied accessories	7
1.2 Accessory information	7
Finding the Controls	8
1.3 Button descriptions	8
1.4 Overview	9
1.4.1 Front view	9
1.4.2 Rear view	9
Installation	10
1.5 Toner cartridge	10
1.6 Connections	12
1.7 Turning the power ON	13
1.8 Recording paper	13
1.8.1 Paper input tray	13
1.8.2 Manual input tray	16
Preparation	17
Setup	17
2.1 Dialing mode (KX-MB1520 only)	17
2.2 Selecting the operation mode (Scan/Copy) (Fax: KX-MB1520 only)	17
Document Requirements	18
2.3 Setting the original	18
Volume	18
2.4 Adjusting the volume (KX-MB1520 only)	18
Initial Programming	19
2.5 Date and time (KX-MB1520 only)	19
2.6 Your logo (KX-MB1520 only)	19
2.7 Your fax number (KX-MB1520 only)	20
2.8 Installing Multi-Function Station	20
2.8.1 Required computer environment	20
2.8.2 Installing Multi-Function Station on a computer	21
2.9 Starting Multi-Function Station	22
Printer	24
Printer	24
3.1 Printing from Windows applications	24
3.2 Easy Print Utility	25
3.2.1 Ecology printing features	25
Scanner	26
Scanner	26
4.1 Scanning from the unit (Push Scan)	26
4.2 Scanning from a computer (Pull Scan)	27
4.2.1 Using Multi-Function scan application	27
4.2.2 Using Multi-Function Viewer	27
4.2.3 Using other applications	27
Copier	28
Copy	28
5.1 Making a copy	28
5.2 More copying features	29
5.2.1 Zoom copy (enlargement / reduction)	29
5.2.2 Collate copy	29
5.2.3 Quick ID copy feature / Image repeat feature	30
5.2.4 Poster feature	31
5.2.5 N in 1 feature	31
5.2.6 Edge feature	32
5.2.7 Margin feature	32
5.2.8 Copy reservation	32
Fax (KX-MB1520 only)	34
Sending Faxes	34
6.1 Sending a fax manually	34
6.2 Storing items for the phonebook	35
6.2.1 Storing phonebook items	35
6.2.2 Editing a stored item	35
6.2.3 Erasing a stored item	35
6.3 Sending a fax using phonebook	36
6.4 Sending an electronic document as a fax message from your computer	36
Receiving Faxes	37
6.5 Receiving a fax automatically : Auto answer ON	37
6.5.1 Activating FAX ONLY mode	37
6.6 Receiving a fax manually : Auto answer OFF	38
6.6.1 Activating TEL mode	38
6.7 Using the unit with an answering machine	39
6.7.1 Setting up the unit and an answering machine	39
6.8 Junk fax prohibitor (preventing fax reception from undesired callers)	40
6.8.1 Activating the junk fax prohibitor	40
6.8.2 Storing undesired callers	40
6.9 Receiving a fax on your computer	41
Caller ID (KX-MB1520 only)	42
Caller ID	42
7.1 Caller ID service	42
7.1.1 How Caller ID is displayed	42
7.2 Viewing and calling back using caller information	42
7.2.1 Symbols and operations for caller information	42
7.3 Erasing caller information	42
7.3.1 Erasing all caller information	42
7.3.2 Erasing specific caller information	43
7.4 Storing caller information into the phonebook	43
Distinctive Ring (KX-MB1520 only)	44
Distinctive Ring	44
8.1 Distinctive Ring service	44
8.2 Using two or more phone numbers on a single telephone line	44
8.2.1 Activating the Distinctive Ring feature	44
8.3 Using three or more phone numbers on a single telephone line	44
8.4 Programming the ring pattern assigned for fax	44
Programmable Features	45
Features Summary	45
9.1 Programming	45
9.2 Basic features	46
9.3 Fax features (KX-MB1520 only)	50
9.4 Copy features	54
9.5 PC print features	55
9.6 Scan features	56
Useful Information	57
Useful Information	57
10.1 Character entry (KX-MB1520 only)	57
10.2 Status of the unit	57
10.2.1 Using Remote Control	57
10.2.2 Using Device Monitor	58
10.3 Canceling the operations	58
Help	59
Reports and Displays	59
11.1 Report messages (KX-MB1520 only)	59
11.2 Display messages	60
Troubleshooting	62
11.3 When a function does not work	62
11.3.1 General	62
11.3.2 Printing problems	63
11.3.3 Scanner	64
11.3.4 Copier	64
11.3.5 Fax (KX-MB1520 only)	64
11.3.6 Using an answering machine (KX-MB1520 only)	66
11.3.7 If a power failure occurs	67
11.3.8 Notice for KX-MB200/KX-MB700/KX-FLB880 series users	67
Paper Jams	68
Jams	68
12.1 Recording paper jam	68
12.1.1 When the recording paper has jammed inside of the unit	68
12.1.2 When the recording paper is not fed into the unit properly	70
12.1.3 When the recording paper in the manual input tray is not fed into the unit properly	70
Cleaning	71
Cleaning	71
13.1 Cleaning the white plates and glass	71
General Information	72
Printed Reports	72
14.1 Reference lists and reports	72
Specifications	72
14.2 Specifications	72
Index	75

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[

]

To display usage tips.

[

]

To display information about Multi-Function Station.

Note:

You can confirm if the unit is connected to your

computer by using Device Monitor (page 58).

Computer features (printing, scanning, etc.) may not

function properly in the following situations:

–

When the unit is connected to a computer that

was custom-built by the user.

–

When the unit is connected to the computer via a

PCI card or other expansion card.

–

When the unit is connected to another piece of

hardware (such as a USB hub or interface

adapter) and not connected directly to the

computer.

To change the settings

You can change the settings for Multi-Function Station

beforehand.

Select

[Settings]

from Multi-Function Station.

Click the desired tab and change the settings.

[OK]

[General]

–

[Launcher display setting]

: To select the display

type of the launcher.

–

[OCR Path]

: To select the OCR software (not

supplied).

[Scan]

–

[Save to]

: To select the folder where the scanned

image will be saved.

–

[Viewer][File][Email][OCR][Custom]

: To change

scanning settings for Multi-Function scan application.

To select the default Email software

The default Email software is used when using scan to

email (page 26).

You can select the default Email software as follows.

For Windows 2000:

[Start]

[Settings]

[Control Panel]

[Internet Options]

[Programs]

[E-mail]

Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software

such as

[Outlook Express]

, etc.

[OK]

For Windows XP:

[Start]

[Control Panel]

[Internet Options]

[Programs]

[E-mail]

Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software

such as

[Outlook Express]

, etc.

[OK]

For Windows Vista:

[Start]

[Control Panel]

[Internet Options]

[Programs]

[Set programs]

[Set

program access and computer defaults]

If the

[User Account Control]

dialog box

appears, click

[Continue]

[Custom]

Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software

such as

[Windows Mail]

, etc. from

[Choose a

default e-mail program]

[OK]

For Windows 7:

[Start]

[Control Panel]

[Network and

Internet]

[Internet Options]

[Programs]

[Set programs]

[Set program access and

computer defaults]

[Custom]

Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email software

from

[Choose a default e-mail program]

[OK]

For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help

2. Preparation