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Panasonic KX-MB1500 Operating Instructions Manual - 6.7 Using The Unit With An
6.7 Using the unit with an
answering machine
6.7.1 Setting up the unit and an answering
machine
1
Connect the answering machine (A).
R Answering machine is not supplied. The
illustration is just an example.
R Remove the stopper (B) if attached.
A
B
2
Set the number of rings on the answering machine to
4 rings or less.
R This will allow the answering machine to answer
the call first.
3
Record a greeting message on the answering
machine.
R We recommend you record a message up to 10
seconds long, and not to pause for more than 4
seconds during the message. Otherwise, neither
machines will function correctly.
4
Activate the answering machine.
5
Set the unit to the desired receiving mode (page 37).
R If you set to FAX ONLY mode, change the ring
count in FAX ONLY mode to “5 EXT. TAM”
6
Make sure each of the following is unique:
– the remote access code of the answering
machine
– the fax activation code (feature #434 on
– remote access to your phone company’s Voice
Mail (if you subscribed)
Note:
R If the call is a phone call, the answering machine will
record voice messages.
If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax machine will
receive a fax automatically.
R Regarding the remote access code for the answering
machine, see the operating instructions of the
answering machine.
Receiving a voice message and fax document in one
call
The caller can leave a voice message and send a fax
document during the same call. Inform the caller of the
following procedure beforehand.
1. The caller calls your unit.
R The answering device will answer the call.
2. The caller can leave a message after the greeting
message.
3. The caller presses MGN MBN M9N (pre-selected fax
activation code).
R The unit will activate the fax function.
4. The caller presses the start button to send a
document.
Note:
R To use this feature, make sure remote fax activation
is turned ON (feature #434 on page 52). The fax
activation code can also be changed.
R If there is no room left in the memory of your
answering machine, the unit may not be able to
receive documents. See the operating instructions of
the answering machine and erase unnecessary
messages.
39
6. Fax (KX-MB1520 only)
Summary of KX-MB1500
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Operating instructions multi-function printer the pictured model is kx-mb1500. Model no. Kx-mb1500 kx-mb1520 do not connect the unit to a computer with the usb cable until prompted to do so during the setup of multi-function station (cd-rom). For hearing or speech impaired tty users, tty: 1-877-833-...
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Thank you for purchasing a panasonic product. You can select the english or spanish language. The display and reports will be in the selected language. The default setting is english. If you want to change the setting, see feature #110 on page 46. Caution: r do not rub or use an eraser on the printe...
Page 3: For Your Safety
For your safety laser radiation class 1 laser product r 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 : 7...
Page 4: Moving The Unit
R do not cover slots or openings on the unit. Inspect the air circulation vents regularly and remove any dust build-up with a vacuum cleaner (a). A a routine care r wipe the outer surface of the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder. Moving the unit when moving ...
Page 5: 2. Preparation
1. Introduction and installation accessories 1.1 supplied accessories ....................................7 1.2 accessory information ...................................7 finding the controls 1.3 button descriptions ........................................8 1.4 overview ................................
Page 6: 14. General Information
14. General information printed reports 14.1 reference lists and reports .........................72 specifications 14.2 specifications ..............................................72 15. Index 15.1 index............................................................75 6 table of contents.
Page 7: 1.1 Supplied Accessories
1.1 supplied accessories a toner cartridge (starter) *1 b cd-rom (pnjkmb1502z) *3 c important information guide (english– pnqw2949z) *3 (spanish– pnqw2948z) *3 d quick installation guide (pnqw2924z) *3 e power cord (pnja1022z) *3 f telephone line cord (pfja02b002y) *2*3 *1 prints about 500 pages at ...
Page 8: 1.3 Button Descriptions
1.3 button descriptions a b c d f e g h i j k m n o l * the pictured model is kx-mb1520. Mqualityn r to select the contrast (page 28) and resolution (page 28) when copying. R to select the contrast (page 34) and resolution (page 34) when sending a fax (kx-mb1520 only). Mcaller idn (kx-mb1520 only) r...
Page 9: 1.4 Overview
1.4 overview 1.4.1 front view i h a b c d e f g * the pictured model is kx-mb1520. Speaker (kx-mb1520 only) recording paper exit r the unit can hold up to approximately 30 sheets of printed paper. Remove the printed paper before the recording paper exit becomes full. Manual input tray document cover...
Page 10: 1.5 Toner Cartridge
1.5 toner cartridge the supplied toner cartridge is a starter toner cartridge. Caution: r read the following instructions before you begin installation. After you have read them, open the toner cartridge protective bag. The toner cartridge contains a photosensitive drum. Exposing it to light may dam...
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5 hold the toner cartridge (a) by the center handle, then insert firmly to lock into place. A 6 close the front cover. When to replace the toner cartridge when the display shows the following, replace the toner cartridge. – “toner low” – “toner empty” – “drum life low replace soon” – “drum life over...
Page 12: 1.6 Connections
1.6 connections caution: r when you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible. B c d a e * the pictured model is kx-mb1520. Power cord r connect to a power outlet (120 v, 60 hz). Telephone line cord *1 r connect to a single telephone line jack (rj11c). [...
Page 13: 1.7 Turning The Power On
1.7 turning the power on turn the power switch to the on position (a). A 1.8 recording paper note for recording paper: r we recommend that you test paper (especially special sizes and types of paper) on the unit before purchasing large quantities. R do not use the following types of paper: – paper w...
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R the unit is set for printing letter-size plain paper by default. – to use other paper sizes, change the recording paper size setting (feature #380 on page 48). – to use thin paper, change the recording paper type setting (feature #383 on page 49). 1 lift the paper input tray (a), and pull it compl...
Page 15: Approx. 1.5 Kg (3.3 Lb)
5 insert the paper input tray into the unit. Note: r if the paper is not loaded correctly, re-adjust the paper guides, or the paper may jam. R if the paper input tray does not close, the plate in the paper input tray may not be in the locked position. Push the paper down and make sure that the paper...
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1.8.2 manual input tray you can use the manual input tray for printing with the computer and for copying. It can hold one page at a time. When printing or copying multiple pages, add the next page after the first page has been fed into the unit. R please refer to page 73 for information on recording...
Page 17: 2.1 Dialing Mode (Kx-Mb1520
2.1 dialing mode (kx-mb1520 only) if you cannot dial (page 34), change this setting according to your telephone line service. Mmenun msetn 1 mmenun 2 press mbnm1nm2nm0n to display “dialing mode”. 3 press m1n or m2n to select the desired setting. M1n “pulse”: for rotary/pulse dial service. M2n “tone”...
Page 18: 2.3 Setting The Original
2.3 setting the original a b 1 open the document cover (a). 2 place the document face down on the scanner glass (b), aligning the top left of the document with the corner where the mark is positioned. 3 close the document cover. Note: r place the original onto the scanner glass gently. To avoid malf...
Page 19: 2.5 Date and Time (Kx-Mb1520
2.5 date and time (kx-mb1520 only) we recommend you to set the date and time. The other party will receive your unit’s date and time as the header information. Msetn mfnmen mmenun mfaxn 1 mmenun a mbnm1nm0nm1n a msetn 2 enter the current month/date/year by selecting 2 digits for each. Example: augus...
Page 20: Only)
2.7 your fax number (kx-mb1520 only) you can program your fax number so that it appears on the top of each page sent. Msetn mflashn mfnmen mmenun mstopn 1 mmenun a mbnm1nm0nm3n a msetn 2 enter your fax number, up to 20 digits. R to enter a “+”, press mgn. R to enter a space, press mbn. R to enter a ...
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2.8.2 installing multi-function station on a computer r install multi-function station (cd-rom) before connecting the unit to a computer with the usb cable. If the unit is connected to a computer with the usb cable before installing multi-function station, the [found new hardware wizard] dialog box ...
Page 22: 2.9 Starting Multi-Function
2. [modify] a [add multi-function station driver]. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Note: r you cannot connect more than one unit to the same computer at the same time. To modify the software (to add or uninstall each component) you can select the components to install or uninstall anytime af...
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[ ] 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 th...
Page 24: 3.1 Printing From Windows
3.1 printing from windows applications you can print a file created in a windows application. For example, to print from wordpad, proceed as follows: 1 open the document you want to print. 2 select [print...] from the [file] menu. R the [print] dialog box will appear. For details about the [print] d...
Page 25: 3.2 Easy Print Utility
– labels that are wrinkled, damaged or separated from the backing sheet. – any sheet of labels that has spaces in it where some of the labels have been removed. – labels that do not completely cover the backing sheet as follows: 3.2 easy print utility by printing using the panasonic easy print utili...
Page 26: Scan)
4.1 scanning from the unit (push scan) you can easily scan the document by using the operation panel on the unit. You can select one of the following scanning modes depending on how you intend to use the scanned image. Scanning mode “viewer” viewing using multi-function viewer (scan to multi-functio...
Page 27: 4.2 Scanning From A Computer
4.2 scanning from a computer (pull scan) 4.2.1 using multi-function scan application by clicking an application icon, the selected application starts automatically after scanning. 1 set the original (page 18). 2 start multi-function station. A [scan] 3 click the desired application icon. R when you ...
Page 28: 5.1 Making A Copy
5.1 making a copy msetnmcnmdnmen mstopn mstartn mcopy sizen mqualityn mfax auto answern mcopyn * the pictured model is kx-mb1520. 1 if the mcopyn light is off, turn it on by pressing mcopyn repeatedly. 2 set the original (page 18). 3 if necessary, change the copy size (original document size and rec...
Page 29: 5.2 More Copying Features
5.2 more copying features r make sure that the mcopyn light is on. 5.2.1 zoom copy (enlargement / reduction) 1 set the original (page 18). 2 press mzoomn repeatedly to select the zoom rate that fits the size of your document and recording paper. – “zoom =100%” *1 – “50%” – “200%” *1 press mcn or mdn...
Page 30
Note: r the unit will store the documents into memory while collating the copies. If the memory becomes full while storing, the unit will only print out the stored pages. R you can hold the previous collate setting (feature #469 on page 54). 5.2.3 quick id copy feature / image repeat feature quick i...
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Original document page layout “4 in 1” “8 in 1” 5.2.4 poster feature you can make copies divided into 2 (“1 x 2”), 4 (“2 x 2”) or 9 (“3 x 3”) sections to make enlarged copies of the individual sections. You can then glue them together to make a poster. 1 set the original (page 18). 2 press mpage lay...
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Original document page layout “8 in 1” “portrait” “landscape” note: r you can save the previous page layout setting (feature #467 on page 54). Separate n in 1 feature you can separate an n in 1 copied document back into its original, separate pages. This feature is available for documents created us...
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– while the unit is printing received fax documents (kx-mb1520 only). 1 set the original (page 18). 2 while “pc printing” or “printing” (kx-mb1520 only) is displayed, switch to copy mode by pressing mcopyn repeatedly (page 17), then press mstartn. 3 make necessary settings such as number of copies, ...
Page 34: 6.1 Sending A Fax Manually
6.1 sending a fax manually msetnmcnmdn mstartn mredialn mqualityn mfaxn msp-phonen 1 if the mfaxn light is off, turn it on by pressing mfaxn repeatedly. 2 set the original (page 18). 3 if necessary, change the resolution and contrast according to the type of document. R to select the contrast, see p...
Page 35: 6.2 Storing Items For The
Printing a journal report a journal report provides you with a printed record of the 30 most recent faxes. To print it manually, see page 72. To print it automatically after every 30 new fax transmissions and receptions, make sure feature #402 is activated (page 50). For an explanation of the messag...
Page 36: 6.3 Sending A Fax Using
6.3 sending a fax using phonebook before using this feature, store the desired names and telephone numbers into the phonebook (page 35). R make sure that the mfaxn light is on. 1 set the original (page 18). 2 if necessary, change the contrast (page 34) and the resolution (page 34). 3 press men, then...
Page 37: Auto Answer On
– [do not enter a fax number directly]: you can only select fax numbers stored in the phonebook. – [re-enter to confirm the fax number]: when entering the fax number using the dial keypad display, re-entry of the number is required. 4. [ok] note: r for details about each function, click [help]. 6.5 ...
Page 38: Auto Answer Off
6.6 receiving a fax manually : auto answer off r a4 or letter size recording paper can be used. 6.6.1 activating tel mode press mfax auto answern repeatedly to display “tel mode”. R the mfax auto answern light turns off. Mstartn msp-phonen fax auto answer note: r if you do not answer the call within...
Page 39: 6.7 Using The Unit With An
6.7 using the unit with an answering machine 6.7.1 setting up the unit and an answering machine 1 connect the answering machine (a). R answering machine is not supplied. The illustration is just an example. R remove the stopper (b) if attached. A b 2 set the number of rings on the answering machine ...
Page 40: 6.8 Junk Fax Prohibitor
6.8 junk fax prohibitor (preventing fax reception from undesired callers) if you subscribe to caller id service (page 42), this feature prevents fax reception from calls that do not show caller information. Additionally, the unit will not accept faxes originating from numbers that match the ones on ...
Page 41: 6.9 Receiving A Fax On Your
6.9 receiving a fax on your computer you can receive a fax document on your computer. The received fax document is saved as an image file (tiff-g4 format). Important: r make sure the pc fax setting is set to “always” or “connected” beforehand (feature #442 on page 53). 1 press mfax auto answern repe...
Page 42: 7.1 Caller Id Service
7.1 caller id service this unit is compatible with the caller id service offered by your local telephone company. To use this unit’s caller id features, you must subscribe to a caller id service. Make sure the following ring count is set to 2 or more rings beforehand. – fax ring count (feature #210 ...
Page 43: The Phonebook
2 msetn r to cancel erasing, press mstopn, then mmenun. 3 msetn a mstopn 7.3.2 erasing specific caller information r make sure that the mfaxn light is on. 1 mcaller idn 2 press mcn or mdn repeatedly to display the desired item. A mfn a msetn a mstopn 7.4 storing caller information into the phonebook...
Page 44: 8.1 Distinctive Ring Service
8.1 distinctive ring service when a call is made to one of your phone numbers, the telephone company sends a ring pattern to your telephone line to indicate which number the call is intended for. By setting up this unit for distinctive ring, you can make the unit automatically start fax reception wh...
Page 45: 9.1 Programming
9.1 programming msetn mmenun 1 mmenun 2 press mbn and the 3-digit code (page 46 to page 56). 3 press the appropriate selection to display the desired setting. R this step will vary depending on the feature. 4 msetn 5 press mmenun to exit. 45 9. . Programmable features 9. Programmable features.
Page 46: 9.2 Basic Features
9.2 basic features feature/code selection setting the quick setup mbnm1nm0nm0n (kx-mb1520 only) you can print out the quick fax setup guide and select the desired receiving mode depending on your situation. M1n “fax only” (default): use only as a fax (page 37). M2n “dist. Ring”: with the distinctive...
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Feature/code selection setting the adsl mode mbnm1nm2nm4n (kx-mb1520 only) when you use a dsl/adsl line, this feature improves the reliability by reducing the transmission speed. M0n “off” (default) m1n “on” note: r calling charges may be higher than usual. Changing the lcd display contrast mbnm1nm4...
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Feature/code selection setting the beep sounds and keytones mbnm1nm6nm5n m0n “off”: deactivates this feature. M1n “on” (default): you will hear confirmation/error beep sounds and keytones. Note: r even if this feature is set to “off”, the unit beeps in some cases. For example: – the memory reception...
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Feature/code selection setting the recording paper type for paper input tray mbnm3nm8nm3n m1n “plain paper” (default): 75 g/m² to 90 g/m² (20 lb to 24 lb) paper. M2n “thin paper”: 64 g/m² to 75 g/m² (17 lb to 20 lb) paper. Note: r this setting will be deactivated when printing from a computer. To se...
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9.3 fax features (kx-mb1520 only) feature/code selection erasing all items stored for the phonebook mbnm2nm8nm9n m0n “no” (default) m1n “yes” r disconnect the telephone line cord and usb cable before activating this feature. To erase all items: 1. Mmenun a mbnm2nm8nm9n 2. Press m1n to select “yes”. ...
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Feature/code selection sending a fax at a specific time mbnm4nm1nm2n this feature allows you to take advantage of low-cost calling hours offered by your telephone company. This feature can be set up to 24 hours in advance of the desired time. M0n “off” (default) m1n “on” to send a document: 1. If th...
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Feature/code selection setting dial keypad entry restriction mbnm4nm2nm1n m0n “off” (default): deactivates this feature. M1n “on”: if you do not wish to dial a fax number manually using the dial keypad, activate this feature. Note: r if you select “on”, you cannot make redial calls to fax numbers en...
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Feature/code selection setting friendly reception mbnm4nm3nm8n to receive a fax automatically when you answer a call and hear a fax calling tone (slow beep). M0n “off”: you have to press mstartn, and then m2n for fax reception. M1n “on” (default): you do not have to press mstartn, and then m2n for f...
Page 54: 9.4 Copy Features
9.4 copy features feature/code selection setting the input tray to use for copy mbnm4nm6nm0n m1n “#1” (default): the paper input tray is selected. The displayed paper size depends on the recording paper size setting (feature #380 on page 48). M2n “#2”: the manual input tray is selected. The displaye...
Page 55: 9.5 Pc Print Features
9.5 pc print features feature/code selection changing the data timeout setting mbnm7nm7nm4n the unit will automatically print the remaining data in memory when the computer does not send data to the unit during the set time. 1. Mmenun a mbnm7nm7nm4n a msetn 2. Enter the desired data timeout setting ...
Page 56: 9.6 Scan Features
9.6 scan features feature/code selection setting the scan mode for push scan mbnm4nm9nm3n m1n “viewer” (default): the scanned image will be displayed in the [multi-function viewer] window. M2n “file”: the scanned image will be saved as a file. M3n “email”: the scanned image will be saved for email a...
Page 57: Only)
10.1 character entry (kx-mb1520 only) the dial keypad is used to enter characters and numbers. – press mfn or men to move the cursor. – press the dial keys to enter characters and numbers. – press mstopn to erase the character or number highlighted by the cursor. Press and hold mstopn to erase all c...
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10.2.2 using device monitor you can confirm the setting information and current status of the unit from your computer. 1 start multi-function station. 2 [utilities] a [device monitor] r the [device monitor] window will appear. 3 confirm the status of the unit. [status]: current status of the unit no...
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11.1 report messages (kx-mb1520 only) to indicate the unit’s fax transmission/reception status, one of the following messages will be printed on the confirmation and journal reports (page 34). Message code cause & solution communication error 40-42 46-72 ff r a transmission or reception error occurr...
Page 60: 11.2 Display Messages
11.2 display messages to indicate the unit’s status, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display. Display cause & solution “call service” r there is something wrong with the unit. Contact our service personnel. “change cartridge” r the toner cartridge is not inserted properly. R...
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Display cause & solution “memory full” r when performing memory transmission, the document being stored exceeded the memory capacity of the unit. Send the entire document manually. R when making a copy, the document being stored exceeded the memory capacity of the unit. Press mstopn to clear the mes...
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11.3 when a function does not work 11.3.1 general problem cause & solution the unit does not work. R check the connections (page 12, 21). The output tray becomes full quickly or the recording paper does not stack properly on the output tray. R high humidity may cause the recording paper to curl. Try...
Page 63: Abc
Problem cause & solution the unit is beeping the off-hook alert (kx-mb1520 only). R press mstopn to stop the beeping sound. The unit beeps when the off-hook alert (feature #171 on page 48) is activated, and the unit is in the following status. – you pressed msp-phonen, but did not dial. – you presse...
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11.3.3 scanner problem cause & solution i cannot scan. R when scanning at a high resolution, a large amount of available memory is required. If your computer warns that there is insufficient memory, close other applications and try again. R select a lower resolution and try again. R reduce the scann...
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Problem cause & solution the other party complains about the quality of their received documents. R try copying the document. If the copied image is clear, there may be something wrong with the other party’s machine. If the copied image is not clear, too dark, or black and white lines or smudges app...
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Problem cause & solution when an extension telephone is connected, i cannot receive documents by pressing mgnmbnm9n. R you must set remote fax activation to on (feature #434 on page 52) beforehand. R press mgnmbnm9n firmly. R you may have changed the remote fax activation code from mgnmbnm9n (defaul...
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Problem cause & solution callers complain that they cannot send a document. R there is no room left in the memory of your answering machine to record voice messages. See the operating instructions of the answering machine and erase unnecessary messages. R you set the answering machine to only give a...
Page 68: 12.1 Recording Paper Jam
12.1 recording paper jam 12.1.1 when the recording paper has jammed inside of the unit the display will show the following: – “paper jammed” l “open rear cover” “open front cover” caution: r do not open the paper input tray before opening the front and rear covers as the jammed paper may be pulled a...
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4. Push up the green levers (a) to the original position. A 5. Close the rear cover. R open and close the front cover to clear the error message. Case 2: when the recording paper has jammed inside the front cover: 1. Open the front cover (a). A 2. Remove the jammed paper (a) carefully by pulling it ...
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3. Close the front cover. 12.1.2 when the recording paper is not fed into the unit properly the display will show the following: – “check paper #1 press start” 1 pull the paper input tray completely out. 2 re-load the recording paper. 3 insert the paper input tray into the unit. Note: r if the messa...
Page 71: Glass
13.1 cleaning the white plates and glass clean the white plates and glass when a black line, a white line or a dirty pattern appears on: – your recording paper, – the original document, – the scanned data, or – the fax document received by the other party (kx-mb1520 only). Caution: r do not use pape...
Page 72: 14.2 Specifications
14.1 reference lists and reports you can print out the following lists and reports for your reference. – “setup list” – “tel no. List” *1 – “journal report” *1 – “printer test” – “caller id list” *1 *1 kx-mb1520 only mfnmen msetn mmenun 1 press mmenun repeatedly to display “print report”. 2 press mf...
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Standby: approx. 3.3 w (kx-mb1500) approx. 3.6 w (kx-mb1520) preheat: approx. 55 w copy: approx. 320 w maximum: approx. 900 w (when the fuser lamp turns on) n power supply: 120 v ac, 60 hz n memory capacity (for operation and storing memory): 32 mb n fax memory capacity *1 : 3.5 mb in total approx. ...
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Toner cartridge life the toner cartridge needs to be replaced regularly. Toner cartridge life depends on the amount of content in a printed document. Toner cartridge life varies in actual usage. The following is the approximate number of pages that the toner cartridge can print according to the vari...
Page 75: 15.1 Index
15.1 index # #100 quick setup: 46 #101 date and time: 19 #102 your logo: 19 #103 your fax number: 20 #110 language: 46 #120 dialing mode: 17 #121 flash time: 46 #124 adsl mode: 47 #145 lcd display contrast: 47 #147 scale selection: 47 #155 change password: 47 #158 maintenance time: 47 #159 set all f...
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Extension telephone: 38 f fax activation code (feature #434): 52 fax features: 50 fax number (feature #103): 20 fax number re-entry (feature #422): 52 fax only mode: 37 fax receive notify (feature #451): 53 fax ring count (feature #210): 48 flash time (feature #121): 46 frame margin (feature #474): ...
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T tel mode: 38 telephone number list: 72 time adjustment (feature #226): 48 toner cartridge: 10 toner cartridge life: 74 toner save (feature #482): 11, 49 v volume: 18 z zoom hold (feature #468): 54 77 15. Index.
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78 notes.
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79 notes.
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For hearing or speech impaired tty users, tty: 1-877-833-8855 *mb1500* *mb1500* pnqx3900za c0711ku0-cd.