Panasonic KX-FPC161 manual Thermal head, Do not touch the black sheets on the thermal head

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Disconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord.

Cleaning

Thermal head!

If dirty patterns or black or white bands appear on a copied or received document, check whether there is dust on the thermal head and clean the thermal head to remove the dust.

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2 Open the front cover by pulling up the center part.

If the handset is on the cradle, take it off before opening the cover.

3 Open the back cover by pushing the back cover open button (green) or pushing the back cover open lever (green).

4 Clean the thermal head with a cloth moistened with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, and let it dry thoroughly.

Do not touch the black sheets on the thermal head.

5 Close the back cover securely by pushing down on the dotted area at both ends. Close the front cover securely.

 

Telephone

 

line cord

 

Power cord

 

Thermal head

 

Black sheets

 

Thermal head

Center

 

part

Dotted

 

area

6 Connect the power cord and the telephone line cord.

Caution:

To prevent malfunction due to static electricity, do not use a dry cloth and do not touch the thermal head directly.

Front cover

Back cover open lever (green)

 

Back

OR

cover

 

Back cover open button (green)

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

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Contents Operating Instructions For your future reference Things you should keep a recordBattery charge Operating distance and noiseRaise the antenna vertically Important safety instructions Safety instructionsInstallation Table of Contents Copy Model No Specifications / Usage AccessoriesIncluded accessories Accessory informationHelp SET Help ButtonHelp function HelpCharge contacts Front cover Document exit Finding the Controls Base UnitOverview Document guides Antenna SpeakerLocation Pull out the blue gear and remove the used Setup Base UnitInk film installing / replacing For replacement onlyCorrect Incorrect Paper tray To use A4 size paperTo use legal size paper Adding paper Recording paperTo use the fax machine with a computer on the same line ConnectionsMenu SET Setting the date and timeDate and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number MenuSetting your logo Handset LocatorFlash Menu SET To select characters using To select characters with the dial keypadDisplay order of characters Setting your facsimile telephone number Flash MenuStop Setup Handset Battery life Automatic security code settingRecharge Headset optional To install the belt clip To remove the belt clipBelt clip and headset Belt clipVolumes Adjusting handset volumesAdjusting base unit volumes Answering a call Making and Answering CallsPhone calls Making a callStoring telephone numbers in the handset Phone calls using stored telephone numbers in the handsetMaking a phone call using stored numbers Automatic Dialing HandsetStoring a telephone number in the Direct button Phone calls using the Direct buttonMaking a phone call using the Direct button Indicator is off Press ProgramMenuset Flash Navigator Directory Base UnitStoring names and telephone numbers in the directory FlashStop Menu SET Editing and erasing a stored itemEditing a stored item Erasing a stored itemTo search for a name by initial Making a phone call using the directoryPress Talk on the handset Monitor Stop TalkHow Caller ID is displayed Caller ID service from your phone companyTo confirm caller information using the Caller ID list Caller IDStop Monitor FAX/START Caller ID Viewing and calling back using caller informationCaller ID FAX/STARTErasing all caller information Storing caller information in the directoryCaller ID Menuset Monitor Talk Voice ContactInitiating voice contact Receiving a request for voice contactSending Faxes Sending a fax manuallyRedial FAX/START Reports for confirmation Documents you can sendIf your unit does not send a fax Sending a fax using the directoryStop FAX/START Press FAX/START Fax auto redialBroadcast transmission Programming the items in the broadcast memoryMenu Stop SET SET Stop Adding a new item in the broadcast memoryErasing a stored item in the broadcast memory To cancel the broadcast setting Sending the same document to pre-programmed partiesTo send to selected parties only once When receiving faxes Setting the unit to receive faxesWhen receiving calls When receiving phone callsTEL/FAX mode Press FAX/START forRemote Fax activation Auto Answer Stop FAX/START Talk TEL mode Answering all calls manuallyActivating TEL mode Receiving a faxSET Auto Answer FAX only mode All calls are received as faxesActivating FAX only mode Auto AnswerFax calling tone To set TEL/FAX modeWhen an extension telephone is connected TEL/FAX delayed ring settingSilent fax recognition ring setting Using the unit with an answering machine Setting up the fax machine and an answering machineHow the fax machine and answering machine work Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call Extension telephonePager call Press MonitorMenu SET Monitor Distinctive Ring Using with a voice mail serviceTo stop copying CopyingMaking a copy Start Stop CopyConvenient way to make a copy To enlarge a documentTo reduce a document Press or repeatedly until the following is displayed To collate multiple copiesFeatures Summary ProgrammingGeneral programming method Programming table Basic featuresHow to set menu options ErrorOFF ToneLetter Advanced features Normal Setting the auto disconnection Code Feature & DisplaySetting the memory reception Setting the friendly receptionFAX only Error Messages Communication message Error Cause & solution CodeReports Display Display message Cause & solutionThere is something wrong with the modem circuit. Contact our General OperationsFAX Cordless handsetRemote SP RedialFax receiving Fax sendingReceive mode Copying Using an answering machineIf a power failure occurs Operations / JamsRecording paper jam Jams Document jams sending Battery Replacing the handset batteryHours p Document feeder CleaningDo not touch the black sheets on the thermal head Thermal headPrinted Reports Reference lists and reportsStop Menuset List of FCC requirements and information FCC InformationLimited Warranty For product serviceWhen you ship the product Servicenter directory Servicenter DirectoryTechnical data about this product SpecificationsCode Feature IndexProgram index Index Index Panasonic FAX Advantage Program No Extra Cost

KX-FPC161 specifications

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