Panasonic KX-MB1500 Operating Instructions - Page 3

For your safety

Laser radiation

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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The printer of this unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls

or adjustments or performance of procedures other

than those specified herein may result in hazardous

radiation exposure.

Laser diode properties

Laser output : Max. 10 mW

Wavelength : 760 nm - 800 nm

Emission duration : Continuous

IEC 60825-1 : 2007

LED light

CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT

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When using the unit, do not look directly at the CIS’s

LED light. Direct eye exposure can cause eye

damage.

CIS’s LED light properties

LED radiation output : Max. 1 mW

Wavelength :

Red 630 nm typical

Green 520 nm typical

Blue 465 nm typical

Emission duration : Continuous

Fuser unit

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During or immediately after printing, the fuser unit

(

A

) gets hot. This is normal. Do not touch the fuser

unit.

Note:

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The area near the rear cover (

B

) may also get warm.

This is normal.

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B

For best performance

Toner cartridge

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When replacing the toner cartridge, do not allow dust,

water, or liquids to come in contact with it. This may

affect print quality.

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For optimal performance, genuine Panasonic toner

cartridge is recommended. We cannot be

responsible for problems that may be caused by a

non-Panasonic toner cartridge:

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Damage to the unit

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Poor print quality

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Improper operation

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Do not leave the toner cartridge out of the protective

bag for a long time. It will affect the printing quality.

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Read the instructions on page 10 before you begin

installation of the toner cartridge. After you have read

them, open the toner cartridge protective bag. The

toner cartridge contains a photosensitive drum.

Exposing it to light may damage the drum.

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Do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more

than 5 minutes.

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Do not touch or scratch the green drum surface.

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Do not place the toner cartridge near dust or dirt,

or in a high humidity area.

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Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct

sunlight.

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To extend the life of the toner cartridge, the power

should never be turned OFF immediately after

printing. Leave the power turned ON for a minimum

of 30 minutes after printing.

Location

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To avoid malfunction, do not position the unit near

appliances such as TVs or speakers which generate

an intense magnetic field.

Static electricity

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To prevent static electricity damage to the interface

connectors or other electrical components inside the

unit, touch a grounded metal surface before touching

the components.

Environment

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Keep the unit away from electrical noise generating

devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.

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The unit should be kept free from dust, high

temperature and vibration.

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The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

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Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit. When

you leave the unit unused for a long period of time,

unplug this unit from the power outlet.

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The unit should be kept away from heat sources such

as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. Damp basements

should also be avoided.

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

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Important Information

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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