Model No. KX-FLB851
This model is designed to be used only in the U.S.A
Operating Instructions
All in One Flatbed Laser Fax with Multi-Action Sorter
How to use the operating instructions
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Location of controls
Buttons Listed in alphabetical order
Things you should keep a record of
Attach your sales receipt here
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic fax machine
For your future reference
Important safety instructions
Installation
Important Information
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Laser radiation
Fuser unit
Toner cartridge
Drum unit
For best performance
Toner cartridge and drum unit
Static electricity
Environment
Installation
Table of Contents
1. Introduction and
2. Preparation
8. Programmable Features
9. Help
10.General Information
11.Index
1.1 Included accessories
1. Introduction and Installation
Part number*1
Quantity
1.2 Accessory information
Replacement toner cartridge*1 KX-FA85 Replacement drum unit*1 KX-FA86
G RESOLUTION
1.3 Description of buttons
4 Document cover 5 Top cover 6 Paper level indicator
1.4 Overview
1.4.1 Front view
P COPY
1 Power switch 2 USB interface connector 3 Recording paper guides
4 Multi-purpose input tray 5 Power inlet
1.4.2 Rear view
7 Telephone line jack 8 External telephone jack 9 Speaker
1.5 Toner cartridge and drum unit
Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than 5 minutes
Do not touch or scratch the black drum surface
Do not expose the drum unit to direct sunlight
Toner save feature
L Close the multi-purpose input tray 3 before opening the top cover
1. Introduction and Installation
1.6 Document tray
1.7 Output tray
1.7.1 Attaching the tray label
1. Introduction and Installation
1.7.2 Installing the output tray
1.8.1 Using the paper input tray
by using PAPER TRAY in the copy mode page in feature #380 page
1.8 Recording paper
L Push and lock the plate 2 in the paper input tray, if it is lifted
To pull the paper input tray completely out
L To insert the paper input tray
1. Introduction and Installation
1.8.2 Using the multi-purpose input tray
Using the optional input tray
by using PAPER TRAY in the copy mode page in feature #382 page
input tray setting for faxing feature #440 on page
1.8.3 Checking the amount of
remaining recording paper
1. Introduction and Installation
The paper level indicator green will allow you to
Using the optional handset unit
Using surge protectors
If you use this unit with a computer or subscribe to a DSL service
2.1 Connections
2.2 Turning the power switch ON
SYSTEM SETUP PRESS
2.3 Dialing mode
MENU SET
“BASIC SETTINGS”
“FEATURE LIST”
“ERRORS”
2.4 Selecting the operation mode Fax/Copy/Scan
2.6 Adjusting volume
Ringer volume While the unit is idle, press V or
Monitor volume While using the monitor, press V or
SETUP ITEM
If you have subscribed to a Caller ID service
2.8 Your logo
To correct a mistake
ZOOM/QUICK SCAN CLEAR MENU SET FLASH
To select characters using V or
FLASH
ZOOM
QUICK SCAN
2.9 Your fax number
MENU CLEAR SET FLASH
YOUR FAX NO PRESS SET
NO.=
3.1 Using the unit as a fax machine
3.2.1 Using the auto document feeder
RESOLUTION
To select the resolution 1. Press RESOLUTION
3.2.2 Using the scanner glass
Sending from memory Quick scan feature
3. Press QUICK SCAN Reserving the fax transmission Dual Access
To redial the last number
3.3.2 Using the scanner glass
Document weight
3.3.3 Note for the auto document feeder and the scanner glass
Example
3.4 Storing names and
3.4.1 Storing one-touch dial item
DIRECTORY CLEAR
LOWER SET
3.4.2 Storing navigator directory items
3.4.3 Editing a stored item
3.4.4 Erasing a stored item
Helpful hints
Using stations
Using navigator directory
To send a fax using the scanner glass
L Confirm that there are no documents on the scanner glass
Using the dial keypad only for MANUAL BROAD
3.6 Broadcast transmission
3.6.1 Programming items into the broadcast memory
3.6.2 Adding a new item into the broadcast memory
To send the same document using the scanner glass
To cancel broadcast transmission
3.6.4 Sending the same document to pre-programmed parties
MANUAL BROAD
L The FAX AUTO ANSWER indicator is ON
If you have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring service
How to receive faxes with an extension telephone
3.7 Receiving a fax automatically - Auto answer ON
3.9 Using the unit with an answering machine
3.9.1 Setting up the unit and an answering machine
How to receive faxes with the optional handset unit
To stop receiving
L This feature does not work when manual reception is performed
3.10.1 Activating the junk fax prohibitor
3.10.2 Storing undesired callers
Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call
To display the junk fax prohibitor list
To print the junk fax prohibitor list
To erase an item from the junk fax prohibitor list
3. Fax
4.1 Caller ID service
4.2 Viewing and calling back using caller information
4.1.1 How Caller ID is displayed
4. Caller ID
L This feature is not available in the following cases
4.2.1 Erasing all caller information
4.2.2 Erasing specific caller information
Display while viewing
4. Caller ID
L If you assign an item to a station key which
already contains an item, the previous item will be replaced
5.1 Distinctive Ring service from your phone company
5.2 Using two or more phone numbers on a single telephone line
5.3 Using three or more phone numbers on a single telephone line
5.2.1 Activating the Distinctive Ring feature
5.4 Programming the ring pattern assigned for fax
5. Distinctive Ring
6.1 Using the unit as a copy machine
6.2.1 Using the auto document feeder
COPY STOP PAPER TRAY START RESOLUTION
6.2 Making a copy
6.2.2 Using the scanner glass
To select the input tray and paper size 1. Press PAPER TRAY
COPY START STOP
6. Copy
6.3 More copying features
Example 150% enlarged copy Using the auto document feeder
Using the scanner glass
6.3.1 To sort multiple copies Auto document feeder only
Example 70% reduced copy Using the auto document feeder
6.3.3 To reduce a document
Using the scanner glass
6. Copy
7.1 Connecting to a computer
7.2 Installing Multi- Function Station
7. Multi-Function Station software
Operating System
L If the Choose Setup Language dialog box does not appear
Programs → Panasonic → KX- FLB800FLM650 Series → Uninstall or Modify
To uninstall the software
Important notice for Windows XP users
7.4 Using the unit as a printer
Remote Control page
Setup
7.3 Starting Multi-Function Station
Setting the printer properties
7.4.2 Transparencies
7.4.3 Labels
3 Select Panasonic KX-FLB851 as the active printer
7.4.4 Envelopes
L Use the multi-purpose input tray to print envelopes
L Printed envelope will be stacked on the upper output tray
L Remove each envelope after printing
7.5.2 Using other applications
To scan documents quickly
Readiris OCR software
Using the auto document feeder
L The Panasonic KX-FLB851 default name dialog box will appear
2 Select Remote Control
L The Multi-Function Remote Control window will appear
7.7 Fax sending/receiving using Multi-Function Station
7.7.1 Sending a computer document as a fax message from your computer
7.7.2 Receiving a fax into your computer
3 Select PCFAX Panasonic KX-FLB851
7.9.1 Setting the optional input tray
7.9.2 Changing the default output tray
3 Select Panasonic KX-FLB851 default name
5 Click Auto Configuration on the Device Options tab
users, click Printing Preferences... on the General tab
Output tab
7. Multi-Function Station software
8. Programmable Features
To cancel programming
To select features by using the navigator key
“BASIC FEATURE” “FAX FEATURE” “COPY FEATURE” “SCAN FEATURE”
8.2 Direct command chart
Feature
Feature code
Quick setup
Delayed send
Connecting tone
5 “B-D” default
Input tray setting for faxing
1 “#1” default
Default scan type
1 “B/W TEXT” default
Default scan resolution
8.3 Basic features
#100 Setting the quick setup
QUICK SETUP PRESS SET
#101 Setting the date and time
#380 Setting the recording paper size in the paper input tray
#381 Setting the recording paper size in the multi-purpose input tray
#382 Setting the recording paper size in the optional input tray
#403 Setting power save feature
8.4 Fax features
#482 Setting toner save feature
CONFIRM REPORT =ERROR
#402 Setting the journal report to print automatically
0 “OFF” default 1 “ON” To send a document
#413 Setting the Error Correction Mode ECM
#416 Setting the connecting tone
CONNECTING TONE MODE=ON
#437 Setting the memory reception alert
#438 Setting friendly reception
#440 Setting the input tray to use for faxing
#441 Setting the output tray to use for faxing
8.5 Copy features
#460 Setting the input tray to use for copying
#461 Changing the default copy resolution
COPY RESOLUTION =TEXT/PHOTO
8.6 Scan features
8.7 LAN features
#466 Setting the output tray to use for copying
#490 Setting the default scan type for LAN push scan
#500 LAN setting with a DHCP server
DHCP =ENABLED
#501 Setting the IP address for the LAN connection
#502Setting the Subnet mask for the LAN connection
9.1 Error messages - Reports
Cause & Solution
COMMUNICATION ERROR
ERROR-NOT YOUR UNIT
9.2 Error messages - Display
“CALL SERVICE”
“CARRIAGE ERROR”
“CHECK INSTALL
and will be printed out automatically when the unit warms up
“MAINTENANCE
L Your unit requires a scheduled maintenance. Maintenance is
contact us by our Customer Services directory page
recording paper or a recording paper jam. Install paper page
“TRANSMIT ERROR”
L A transmission error occurred. Try again
“REMOVE DOCUMENT”
9.3 When a function does not work, check here
9.3.1 Initial settings
Problem
L If you use a Distinctive Ring service, make sure you have set the
function, adjust volumes
or program the features
9.3.3 Fax - sending
9.3.4 Fax - receiving
“CONNECTING...”, but
AUTO ANSWER indicator
paper is installed
documents automatically
9.3.6 Using an answering machine
When an extension
9.3.5 Copying
A B C
L You did not program your remote access code into your unit
answering machine on the unit with feature #322 page
L The code may include “#” which is used for certain features
access code to access the
9.3.8 If a power failure occurs
when printing from
Microsoft PowerPoint or
I cannot install or
L Do not turn the power switch OFF. Loss of
9.4 Replacing the toner cartridge and the drum unit
TONER LOW TONER EMPTY
Panasonic toner cartridge and drum unit
9. Help
5 Turn the two green levers 1 on the used toner cartridge firmly
Waste disposal method
9. Help
9.5.1 When the recording paper has jammed inside of the unit
9.5 Recording paper jam
PAPER JAMMED
OPEN TOP COVER
Case When the recording paper has jammed near the fuser unit
Case When the recording paper has jammed near the output tray
9. Help
9.5.2 When paper jam occurs near the optional input tray
OPEN LOWER LEFT SIDE TRAY COVER
CHECK PICK UP INPUT TRAY #1 CHECK PICK UP INPUT TRAY #3
Paper input tray Optional input tray
9.6 Document jams Auto document feeder
CHECK PICK UP INPUT TRAY #2
9. Help
9.7 Cleaning the white plate and glasses
When the document has jammed near the document entrance
When the document has jammed near the document exit
L Be careful when handling the drum and
If the document cover comes off from the unit
9. Help
9.7.2 Lower glass
9. Help
L Close the multi-purpose input tray 3 before opening the top cover
The fuser unit 4 gets hot. Do not touch it
4 Clean the lower glass 1 with a soft and dry cloth
9. Help
9.8 Cleaning the document feeder rollers
9. Help
“SETUP LIST”
10.1 Reference lists and reports
10. General Information
“TEL NO. LIST”
10.2 Specifications
Scanning density FAX resolution
Copy resolution
Scanning resolution
Recording paper specifications
Recording paper weight
Envelope size
Note for recording paper
Drum life
10. General Information
10.3 FCC and Other Information
10. General Information
10. General Information
Responsible Party
Technical Support
10.4 Limited Warranty
Panasonic Facsimile Product Limited Warranty
FAX categories
Parts
RESPONSIBILITY For In Limited Warranty product service
2. Panasonic Premier Service Club PPSC
When you ship the product
10. General Information
10.5 Customer Services directory
consumerfax@us.panasonic.com
npcparts@us.panasonic.com
or E-mail us via
10.6 Information of copyrights and licences
10. General Information
10. General Information
Copyright c 1988 Stephen Deering Copyright c 1988 University of Utah
10. General Information
Copyright c 1997 Manuel Bouyer. All rights reserved
10. General Information
10. General Information
10. General Information
11.1 Index
11. Index
Fax number Feature #103 FAX ONLY mode FAX ring count Feature #210
11. Index
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