Operating instructions multi-function printer the pictured model is kx-mb1500. Model no. Kx-mb1500e kx-mb1520e kx-mb1530e r do not connect the unit to a computer with a usb cable until prompted to do so during the setup of multi-function station (cd-rom). Kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530 only: r this unit is com...
Thank you for purchasing a panasonic product. Caution: r do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of the recording paper, as the print may smear. Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return (kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530 only): r this product can store your private/confidential information. To pro...
For your safety laser radiation class 1 laser product r the printer of this unit utilises 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...
R the unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight. R 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. R the unit should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. Damp basement...
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 ................................
11.2 document jams (automatic document feeder) (kx-mb1530 only) .......................................80 12. Cleaning cleaning 12.1 cleaning the white plate and glass .............82 12.2 cleaning the document feeder rollers (kx-mb1530 only) .......................................83 13. General inf...
1.1 supplied accessories a toner cartridge (starter) *1 b cd-rom (pnjkmb1502z) *3 c important information guide (pnqw2893y) *3 d quick installation guide (pnqw2924y) *3 e mains lead (pfja03a008y) *3 f telephone line cord (pqja87s) *2*3*4 *1 prints about 500 pages at iso/iec 19752 standard page. *2 k...
1.3 button descriptions a b c d f e g h i j k m n l * the pictured model is kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530. Mqualityn r to select the contrast (page 31) and resolution (page 31) when copying. R to select the contrast (page 38) and resolution (page 38) when sending a fax (kx-mb1520/ kx-mb1530 only). Mcaller idn...
1.4 overview 1.4.1 front view n m a b c h j k l * the pictured model is kx-mb1520. Def h i j k l g abc * the pictured model is kx-mb1530. Speaker (kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530 only) recording paper exit r the unit can hold up to approximately 30 sheets of printed paper. Remove the printed paper before the re...
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...
5 hold the toner cartridge (a) by the centre 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 empty” – “drum life over change cartridge” when the display shows the...
R do not extend the telephone line cord (kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530 only). B c d a extension telephone adaptor (not supplied) * the pictured model is kx-mb1520. Mains lead r connect to household mains supply (220-240 v, 50 hz). Telephone line cord *1 r connect to telephone network. [ext] socket *1 r you ca...
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 with cotton and/or fibre content that is over 20 %, such as letterhead pap...
3 load the paper, print-side down (a). Important: r push down to lock the plate (b) in the paper input tray, if necessary. A b 4 adjust the recording paper guides. Pinch the rear guide (a), then slide it to match the paper size mark. Pinch the right guide (b), then slide it to adjust the width to th...
R after use, pull up the paper exit, and then replace the tab (a) to the original position. A caution for the paper input tray r do not drop the paper input tray. R hold the paper input tray with both hands when removing or installing. The paper input tray weighs approximately 1.5 kg when fully load...
Therefore, if you print with the cover closed, the paper will jam inside the unit. 16 1. Introduction and installation.
2.1 selecting the operation mode (scan/copy) (fax: kx-mb1520/ kx-mb1530 only) you can select the desired mode by pressing the following button repeatedly. Kx-mb1500 kx-mb1520 kx-mb1530 – mfaxn (kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530 only): select this mode when using the unit as a fax machine (page 38). – mcopyn: sele...
2.2.2 using the automatic document feeder (kx-mb1530 only) 1 open the document sub tray (a) by pressing its centre part (b). B a 2 insert the document (up to 15 pages) face down into the feeder until a single beep is heard. C 3 adjust the width of the document guides (c) to fit the actual size of th...
Maximum document size 356 mm 216 mm effective scanning area 216 mm 208 mm 4 mm 4 mm 4 mm 4 mm r shaded area will be scanned. R when using the unit as a scanner (page 28, 29), the effective scanning length depends on the selected paper size. Document weight r single sheet: 60 g/m² to 75 g/m² r multip...
2.4 date and time (kx-mb1520/ kx-mb1530 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 date/month/year by selecting 2 digits for each. Exa...
2.5 your logo (kx-mb1520/ kx-mb1530 only) you can program your logo (name, company name, etc.) so that it appears on the top of each page sent. Msetn mfnmen mmenun mstopn 1 mmenun a mbnm1nm0nm2n a msetn 2 enter your logo, up to 30 characters (see page 64 for character entry). A msetn 3 press mmenun ...
2.7 installing multi-function station 2.7.1 required computer environment panasonic multi-function station software enables the unit to carry out the following functions: – printing on plain paper, thin and thick paper and labels – previewing documents and changing printer settings before printing (...
6 connect the unit to a computer with the usb cable (a), then click [next]. A r if the unit is connected to your computer, the model name will be automatically detected. R you can change the name of the unit if necessary. 7 click [install], then follow the on-screen instructions. R the files will be...
2.8 starting multi-function station [start] a [all programs] or [programs] a [panasonic] a the unit’s name a [multi-function station] r multi-function station will appear. * the pictured model is kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530. [scan] (page 29) r to scan and display the scanned images. R to scan and create an ...
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] dialogue box appears, click [continue]. 2. [custom] 3. Select the desired mapi-compliant email software such as [windows mai...
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] dialogue box will appear. For details about the [print]...
– labels that do not completely cover the backing sheet as follows: 3.2 easy print utility by printing using the panasonic easy print utility instead of the printer driver, you can use useful printing features for your convenience. – preventing unnecessary prints by checking the preview on pc screen...
4.1 scanning from the unit (push scan) you can easily scan a 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-function ...
4.2 scanning from a computer (pull scan) note: r when scanning a document, we recommend using the scanner glass rather than the automatic document feeder for better results (kx-mb1530 only). R do not open the document cover when scanning a document with the automatic document feeder (kx-mb1530 only)...
The [select...] button will not be displayed when there is only one printer driver installed. 30 4. Scanner.
5.1 making a copy 5.1.1 using the scanner glass 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 17). 3 if necessary, change the copy size (...
5.1.2 using the automatic document feeder (kx-mb1530 only) mcopyn mstopn mstartn 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 recording paper size), resolution and contrast accor...
Example: 150 % enlarged copy using the scanner glass (a): original document enlarged copy a using the automatic document feeder (kx-mb1530 only): original document enlarged copy example: 70 % reduced copy using the scanner glass (a): original document reduced copy a using the automatic document feed...
1 set the original (page 17). R to make a landscape copy, set the original in landscape direction. To make a portrait copy, set the original in portrait direction. R the scanning area changes according to the selected setting in step 4. See the following table for details. The shaded area will be sc...
Original document page layout “8 in 1” 5.2.4 poster feature (scanner glass only) 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 17). 2 pre...
Original document page layout “8 in 1” “portrait” “landscape” note: r you can save the previous page layout setting (feature #467 on page 61). Separate n in 1 feature (scanner glass only) you can separate an n in 1 copied document back into its original, separate pages. This feature is available for...
– while the unit is printing received fax documents (kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530 only). 1 set the original (page 17). 2 while “pc printing” or “printing” (kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530 only) is displayed, switch to copy mode by pressing mcopyn repeatedly (page 17), then press mstartn. 3 make necessary settings such a...
6.1 sending a fax manually 6.1.1 using the scanner glass by using the scanner glass, you can send a page from booklets or small size paper. Msetnmcnmdn mstartn mredialn mqualityn mfaxn msp-phonen * the pictured model is kx-mb1520. 1 if the mfaxn light is off, turn it on by pressing mfaxn repeatedly....
Printing a sending report a sending report provides you with a printed record of transmission results. To print the sending reports, make sure that feature #401 is activated (page 57). For an explanation of the messages, see page 67. Printing a journal report a journal report provides you with a pri...
6.3 sending a fax using the phonebook before using this feature, store the desired names and telephone numbers into the phonebook (page 39). R make sure that the mfaxn light is on. 6.3.1 using the scanner glass 1 set the original (page 17). 2 if necessary, change the contrast (page 38) and the resol...
– [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 ...
R the mfax auto answern light turns off. Fax auto answer note: r make sure feature #404 is set to “tel” beforehand (page 57). How to receive phone calls and faxes you have to answer all calls manually. To receive a fax document, press mstartn and then m2n. 6.5.3 use as a telephone and/or fax (tel/fa...
6.6 receiving a fax automatically : auto answer on r a4 or letter size recording paper can be used. 6.6.1 activating fax only mode press mfax auto answern repeatedly to display “fax only mode”. R the display will show the ring count in fax only mode. If you wish to change it, press mcn or mdn repeat...
Note: r to stop receiving, see page 66. R to receive fax documents using the extension telephone, make sure remote fax activation is turned on (feature #434 on page 59) beforehand. The default setting is on. 6.7.2 activating tel/fax mode 1 make sure feature #404 is set to “tel/fax” beforehand (page ...
R the number of rings is determined by the “silent fax recognition ring count” (feature #436 on page 59). R callers will hear a ring back tone different from the one generated by the telephone company. B if you do not answer the call, the unit will activate the fax function. R some fax machines do n...
5 set the unit to the desired receiving mode (page 43). R if you set to fax only mode, change the ring count in fax only mode to more than 4 (feature #210 on page 54). 6 make sure each of the following is unique: – the remote access code of the answering machine – the fax activation code (feature #4...
6.10 junk fax prohibitor (preventing fax reception from undesired callers) if you subscribe to caller id service (page 49), 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...
6.11 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 60). 1 press mfax auto answern rep...
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. Important: r this unit is designed in accordance with the ets (european telecommunication standard) and ...
To correct a mistake 1. Press mfn or men to move the cursor to the incorrect number. 2. Press mstopn to delete the number. 3. Enter the correct number. To delete a number press mfn or men to move the cursor to the number you want to delete and press mstopn. 7.4 erasing caller information 7.4.1 erasi...
8.1 programming msetn mmenun 1 mmenun 2 press mbn and the 3-digit code (page 52 to page 63). 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. 51 8. . Programmable features 8. Programmable features.
8.2 basic features feature/code selection setting the date and time mbnm1nm0nm1n (kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530 only) enter the date and time using the dial keypad. See page 20 for details. Setting your logo mbnm1nm0nm2n (kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530 only) enter your logo using the dial keypad. See page 21 for details...
Feature/code selection changing the password for feature programming via remote operation mbnm1nm5nm5n 1. Mmenun a mbnm1nm5nm5n a msetn 2. Enter the current password. A msetn r the default password is “1234”. 3. Enter a new 4-digit password using 0-9. A msetn 4. Enter the new password again. A msetn...
Feature/code selection setting the job end notification feature mbnm1nm7nm4n (kx-mb1530 only) to set the unit to alert you with a beeping sound after the print job is finished. M0n “off” (default): deactivates this feature. M1n “on”: beep sounds will be made after documents are printed. Note: r this...
Feature/code selection setting the recording paper type for paper input tray mbnm3nm8nm3n m1n “plain paper” (default): 75 g/m² to 90 g/m² paper. M2n “thin paper”: 64 g/m² to 75 g/m² paper. Note: r this setting will be deactivated when printing from a computer. To set the recording paper type for pri...
Feature/code selection setting the reordering feature mbnm4nm9nm6n (kx-mb1530 only) m0n “off” (default): deactivates this feature. M1n “on”: after passing multiple page documents through the automatic document feeder, “reorder doc.?” is displayed. To return the documents to their original order: 1. ...
8.3 fax features (kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530 only) feature/code selection changing the tel/fax delayed ring count mbnm2nm1nm2n if you use an extension telephone in tel/fax mode, select the desired number of times the extension telephone rings before the unit answers the call. M1n “1” m2n “2” (default) m3n ...
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...
Feature/code selection confirming the destination before sending a fax mbnm4nm2nm0n m0n “off” (default): deactivates this feature. M1n “on”: you can send a fax after confirming the destination. When the displayed destination is correct, press mstartn to send the fax. Setting dial keypad entry restri...
Feature/code selection setting the memory reception alert mbnm4nm3nm7n to alert you with a beeping sound when a received fax document is stored into memory. M0n “off”: deactivates this feature. M1n “on” (default): you will hear a beeping sound. Note: r if documents are stored into memory due to some...
8.4 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 54). M2n “#2”: the manual input tray is selected. The displaye...
8.5 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 ...
8.6 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...
9.1 character entry (kx-mb1520/ kx-mb1530 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 e...
9.2 status of the unit 9.2.1 using remote control you can easily operate the following functions from your computer. – programming the features (page 52) kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530 only: – storing, editing or erasing items in phonebook (page 39) – viewing items in the journal report (page 39) – saving the ...
9.3 cancelling the operations you can cancel the current operation from the unit. You can also select the desired operation to cancel. 1 mstopn r “user stopped” is displayed. R if “user stopped” is not displayed, go to step 2. 2 to cancel printing: press mstopn repeatedly to display “stop printing?”...
10.1 report messages (kx-mb1520/kx-mb1530 only) to indicate the unit’s fax transmission/reception status, one of the following messages will be printed on the sending and journal reports (page 39). Message code cause & solution communication error 40-42 46-72 ff r a transmission or reception error o...
10.2 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...
Display cause & solution “keep copying” r copying has stopped due to some existing problem (example: a lack of recording paper or a recording paper jam). See the other displayed message instructions to continue copying. “low temp.” r the inside of the unit is extremely cold and cannot be operated. U...
Display cause & solution “toner low” “replace soon” r the toner is reaching the end of its life. You will need to replace the toner cartridge soon. “transmit error” r a transmission error occurred. Try again. 70 10. Help.
10.3 when a function does not work 10.3.1 general problem cause & solution the unit does not work. R check the connections (page 11, 23). The recording paper exit fills up quickly or the recording paper does not stack properly in the recording paper exit. R high humidity may cause the recording pape...
Problem cause & solution during programming, i cannot enter the code or id number. R all or part of the number is the same as another code or id. Change the number: – fax activation code: feature #434 on page 59. – auto disconnection: feature #435 on page 59. The unit is beeping the off-hook alert (...
10.3.3 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...
Problem cause & solution the other party complains that letters on their received document are distorted. R if your line has special telephone services such as call waiting, the service may have been activated during fax transmission. Connect the unit to a line that does not have these services. R a...
Problem cause & solution i cannot hear a dial tone. R the telephone line cord is connected to the [ext] socket on the unit. Connect to the [line] socket (page 11). R if you use a splitter/coupler to connect the unit, remove the splitter/coupler and connect the unit to the wall socket directly. If th...
10.3.8 notice for kx-mb200/kx-mb700/kx-flb880 series users if you have already installed kx-mb200/kx-mb700/kx-flb880 series multi-function station on your computer, use the following instructions to modify or add the printer driver, which changes after installing the kx-mb1500 series multi-function ...
11.1 recording paper jam 11.1.1 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...
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 ...
3. Close the front cover. 11.1.2 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...
11.2 document jams (automatic document feeder) (kx-mb1530 only) the display will show the following: – “remove document” caution: r do not pull out the jammed document forcibly before lifting the adf cover. R be careful not to damage the transparent plastic sheets (a). A 1 open the adf cover (a) whi...
2 remove the jammed document (a) carefully. When the document has jammed near the document entrance: a when the document has jammed near the document exit: a r if you cannot remove the jammed document (a), open the document cover, remove the document, then close the document cover. A 3 close the adf...
12.1 cleaning the white plate and glass clean the white plate 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/kx-mb1530 only). Caution: r do not ...
12.2 cleaning the document feeder rollers (kx-mb1530 only) clean the rollers when documents frequently misfeed, or when a line or a dirty pattern appears on documents. Caution: r do not use paper products, such as paper towels or tissues for cleaning. 1 turn the power switch off. 2 open the adf cove...
13.1 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/kx-mb1530 only mfnmen msetn mmenun 1 press mmenun repeatedly to display “print report”. ...
Standby: approx. 4 w (kx-mb1500) approx. 4.3 w (kx-mb1520) approx. 5 w (kx-mb1530) preheat: approx. 55 w copy: approx. 350 w maximum: approx. 950 w (when the fuser lamp turns on) n power supply: 220-240 v ac, 50 hz n memory capacity (for operation and storing memory): 32 mb n fax memory capacity *1 ...
Toner cartridge life the toner cartridge needs to be replaced regularly. The toner cartridge life depends on the amount and type of coverage in the printed document. The toner cartridge life will vary in actual usage. The following is the approximate number of pages that the toner cartridge can prin...
14.1 index # #101 date and time: 20 #102 your logo: 21 #103 your fax number: 21 #121 recall/flash time: 52 #124 adsl mode: 52 #145 lcd display contrast: 52 #147 scale selection: 52 #155 change password: 53 #158 maintenance time: 53 #159 set all features to default: 53 #161 ringer pattern: 53 #165 be...
Ecm selection (feature #413): 58 edge hold (feature #473): 61 extension telephone: 43 f fax activation code (feature #434): 59 fax features: 57 fax number (feature #103): 21 fax number re-entry (feature #422): 59 fax only mode: 43 fax receive notify (feature #451): 60 fax ring count (feature #210): ...
Sending faxes computer document: 40 from memory: 39 manually: 38 multiple pages using the scanner glass: 38 phonebook: 40 sending report (feature #401): 39, 57 set fax default (feature #459): 60 setup list: 84 storing phonebook: 39 t tel mode: 43 tel/fax mode: 42, 44 telephone number list: 84 time a...
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