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Panasonic KX-MB261E Operating Instructions Manual

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Summary of KX-MB261E

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    Designed to be used only in the united kingdom and ireland. Kx-mb771 only: l this unit is compatible with caller id. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of your service provider. L be sure to use the telephone line cord supplied with this unit. Operating instructions k...

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    2 thank you for purchasing a panasonic multi- function printer. Note: l the suffix in the model number will be omitted in these instructions. L most figures shown in these operating instructions are based on a kx-mb261. Trademarks: l microsoft, windows, windows vista, internet explorer and powerpoin...

  • Page 3: For Best Performance

    Important information 3 important information important information for best performance toner cartridge and drum unit l when replacing the toner cartridge or drum unit, do not allow dust, water, or liquids to come in contact with the drum. This may affect print quality. L for optimal performance, g...

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    Table of contents 4 1. Table of contents 1. Introduction and installation accessories 1.1 supplied accessories .................................... 6 1.2 accessory information ................................... 6 finding the controls 1.3 button descriptions........................................ 7...

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    Table of contents 5 12.2 cleaning the document feeder rollers (kx- mb771 only) ................................................ 73 13.General information printed reports 13.1 reference lists and reports ......................... 74 specifications 13.2 specifications ....................................

  • Page 6: 1.1 Supplied Accessories

    1. Introduction and installation 6 1 introduction and installation accessories 1.1 supplied accessories *1 prints about 500 a4-sized pages with a 5 % image area (page 76). *2 for uk. Note: l save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit. 1.2 access...

  • Page 7: 1.3 Button Descriptions

    1. Introduction and installation 7 finding the controls 1.3 button descriptions * the small hole on the left side of the lcd display is for beeps (kx-mb261 only). * the pictured model is kx-mb771. A { copy} l to switch to the copy mode (page 15, 28). B { scan} l to switch to the scan mode (page 15, ...

  • Page 8: 1.4 Overview

    1. Introduction and installation 8 1.4 overview 1.4.1 front view kx-mb771 kx-mb261 1.4.2 rear view * the pictured model is kx-mb771. Removing the shipping tape remove the shipping tape ( 1). Note: l shipping tape positions are subject to change without notice. 1 top cover 2 adf (auto document feeder...

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    1. Introduction and installation 9 installation 1.5 toner cartridge and drum unit the supplied toner cartridge is a starter toner cartridge. Caution: l read the following instructions before you begin installation. After you have read them, open the drum unit protection bag. The drum unit contains a...

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    1. Introduction and installation 10 6 lift the top cover release lever ( 7) and open the top cover ( 8). Note: l do not touch the transfer roller ( 9). L if the lower glass ( j) is dirty, clean it with a soft and dry cloth. 7 install the drum and toner unit ( k) by holding the tabs. L make sure that...

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    1. Introduction and installation 11 8 close the top cover until locked. Caution: l to prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands under the top cover. To replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit when the display shows the following, replace the toner cartridge. Toner low toner empty l to...

  • Page 12: 1.6 Output Tray

    1. Introduction and installation 12 1.6 output tray pull the output tray extender ( 1) forward gently until it clicks into place, then press the centre part of the extender ( 2) to open. Note: l do not place the unit in an area where the output tray may be easily bumped into. L the output tray can h...

  • Page 13: 1.7 Recording Paper

    1. Introduction and installation 13 if the extender is detached 1. Line up the extender ( 1) with the left side of the output tray. Make sure that the triangles ( 2) match, to attach the extender correctly. 2. Snap the extender ( 3) into the unit by pushing down the right side of the extender. 1.7 r...

  • Page 14: Approx. 2 Kg

    1. Introduction and installation 14 3 load the paper, print-side up ( 2). Important: l push and lock the plate ( 3) in the paper input tray, if it is lifted. 4 adjust the recording paper guides. Pinch the front side of the recording paper guide ( 4), then slide it to match the paper size mark. Pinch...

  • Page 15: 2.1 Connections

    2. Preparation 15 2 preparation connections and setup 2.1 connections caution: l the mains lead must remain connected at all times. L never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. L when you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible. L be sure...

  • Page 16: 2.3 Setting The Original

    2. Preparation 16 document requirements 2.3 setting the original 2.3.1 using the scanner glass 1 open the document cover ( 1). 2 place the document face down on the scanner glass ( 2), aligning the top left of the document with the corner to which the m mark points. 3 close the document cover. Note:...

  • Page 17: Only)

    2. Preparation 17 minimum document size maximum document size effective scanning area l shaded area will be scanned. Document weight l single sheet: 60 g/m 2 to 75 g/m 2 l multiple sheets: 60 g/m 2 to 75 g/m 2 help 2.4 help function (kx-mb771 only) the unit contains helpful information on the follow...

  • Page 18: Only)

    2. Preparation 18 volume 2.5 adjusting volume (kx-mb771 only) important: l before adjusting volume, set the operation mode to fax mode. If the {fax} light is off, turn it on by pressing {fax}. Ringer volume while the unit is idle, press {v} or {^}. L if there are any documents in the document entran...

  • Page 20: Station

    2. Preparation 20 2.9 installing multi-function station 2.9.1 required computer environment panasonic multi-function station software enables the unit to carry out the following functions: – printing on plain paper and labels – scanning documents and converting an image into text with readiris ocr s...

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    2. Preparation 21 to view or install the operating instructions in the cd-rom 1. Start windows and insert the supplied cd-rom into your cd-rom drive. 2. Click [operating instructions], then follow the on- screen instructions to view or install the operating instructions in pdf format. L adobe ® read...

  • Page 22: Station

    2. Preparation 22 2.10 starting multi-function station [ start] i [all programs] or [programs] i [ panasonic] i the unit’s name i [multi-function station] l multi-function station will appear. * the pictured screenshot is for kx-mb771. [ scan] (page 26) l to scan and display the scanned images. L to...

  • Page 23: 3.1 Printing From Windows

    3. Printer 23 3 printer printer 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. L the [print] dialogue box will appea...

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    3. Printer 24 3.1.1 using the manual input tray you can print on plain paper and labels. The manual input tray is used only for printing with the computer and can hold one page at a time. When printing multiple pages, add a next page after the first page has been fed into the unit. L please refer to...

  • Page 25: Scan)

    4. Scanner 25 4 scanner scanner 4.1 scanning from the unit (push scan) you can easily scan the document by operating the operation panel on the unit. Select following scanning modes depending on the way to use the scanned image. – viewing using multi-function viewer (viewer) – saving as a file to yo...

  • Page 26: (Pull Scan)

    4. Scanner 26 2 { scan} 3 press {v} or {^} repeatedly to select “ ocr”. I { set} 4 press {v} or {^} repeatedly to select “ usb host”. I {set} 5 if necessary, change the scanning settings (scan type / resolution / file format / brightness / contrast / scan size). Press {>}, press {v} or {^} repeatedl...

  • Page 27

    4. Scanner 27 l the scanned image will be displayed in the [ multi-function viewer] window after scanning. L to save the scanned image, select [save as ...] from the [file] menu. L to cancel scanning while the document is being scanned, click [cancel]. Note: l you can display images in applications ...

  • Page 28: 5.1 Making A Copy

    5. Copier 28 5 copier copy 5.1 making a copy illegal copies l it is unlawful to make copies of certain documents. Copying certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fines and/or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be ill...

  • Page 29: 5.2 More Copying Features

    5. Copier 29 5.1.2 using the auto document feeder (kx- mb771 only) 1 if the {copy} light is off, turn it on by pressing { copy}. 2 set the original (page 16). 3 if necessary, change the resolution and contrast according to the type of document. L to select the resolution, see page 28. L to select th...

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    5. Copier 30 example: 150% enlarged copy using the scanner glass ( 1): using the auto document feeder (kx-mb771 only): example: 70% reduced copy using the scanner glass ( 1): using the auto document feeder (kx-mb771 only): 5.2.2 to copy 2-sided documents onto 1 page (quick id copy feature) (scanner ...

  • Page 31

    5. Copier 31 note: l you can save the previous page layout setting (feature #467 on page 52). 5.2.3 to make a poster size copy (poster feature) (scanner glass only) you can make copies divided in to 4 (“ 2 × 2”) or 9 (“3 × 3”) sections to make enlarged copies of the individual sections. You can then...

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    5. Copier 32 note: l you can save the previous page layout setting (feature #467 on page 52). 5.2.5 to collate multiple copies the unit can collate multiple copies in the same order as the original document pages. 1 set the original (page 16). 2 press {collate} repeatedly to display “ on”. 3 { set} ...

  • Page 33: 6.1 Sending A Fax Manually

    6. Fax (kx-mb771 only) 33 6 fax (kx-mb771 only) sending faxes 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 that cannot be sent with the auto document feeder. 1 if the {fax} light is off, turn it on by press...

  • Page 34: Directory

    6. Fax (kx-mb771 only) 34 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 74. To print it automatically after every 30 new fax transmissions and receptions, make sure feature #402 is activated (page 49). For an...

  • Page 35: Directory

    6. Fax (kx-mb771 only) 35 3 enter the telephone number, up to 32 digits. I { set} l to program other items, repeat steps 2 to 3. 4 { menu} note: l a hyphen or a space entered in a telephone number counts as 2 digits. 6.2.3 editing a stored item 1 { directory} 2 press {v} or {^} repeatedly to display...

  • Page 36: 6.4 Broadcast Transmission

    6. Fax (kx-mb771 only) 36 3 enter the fax number using one-touch dial or navigator directory. 4 { start} 6.4 broadcast transmission by storing one-touch dial and navigator directory items (page 34) into the broadcast memory, you can send the same document to multiple parties (up to 20). Your program...

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    6. Fax (kx-mb771 only) 37 2 press {v} or {^} repeatedly to display the desired broadcast memory (“ ” or “ broad>”). I {menu} i {*} 3 press {v} or {^} repeatedly to display the desired item you want to add. I {set} l to add other items, repeat this step (up to 20 items). 4 { stop} note: l when adding...

  • Page 38: 6.5 Sending A Computer

    6. Fax (kx-mb771 only) 38 6.5 sending a computer document as a fax message from your computer you can access the fax function from a windows application using multi-function station. For example, to send a document created from wordpad, proceed as follows. 1 open the document you want to send. 2 sel...

  • Page 39: – Auto Answer On

    6. Fax (kx-mb771 only) 39 note: l make sure feature #404 is set to “ tel” beforehand (page 49). How to receive phone calls and faxes you have to answer all calls manually. To receive a fax document, press {start}. 6.6.3 use as a telephone and/or fax (tel/fax mode) your situation you want to answer p...

  • Page 40: Auto Answer Off

    6. Fax (kx-mb771 only) 40 6.8 receiving a fax manually – auto answer off important: l use this mode with an extension telephone. 6.8.1 activating tel mode 1 make sure feature #404 is set to “ tel” beforehand (page 49). 2 press {fax auto answer} repeatedly to display “ tel mode”. L the {fax auto answ...

  • Page 41: Answering Machine

    6. Fax (kx-mb771 only) 41 try to receive a fax even if no fax calling tone is detected. 6.9 using the unit with an answering machine 6.9.1 setting up the unit and an answering machine 1 connect the answering machine ( 1). L answering machine is not supplied. L please purchase an extension telephone ...

  • Page 42: Fax Placed On Another Fax

    6. Fax (kx-mb771 only) 42 note: l 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. Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call the caller can leave a voice message and send a...

  • Page 43: Computer

    6. Fax (kx-mb771 only) 43 2. Press {>} repeatedly to display “ junk list disp.”. I {set} 3. Press {v} or {^} repeatedly to display the desired item. I { l to cancel erasing, press {stop}, then press { menu}. 4. {set} i {menu} 6.12 receiving a fax into your computer you can receive a fax document on ...

  • Page 44: 7.1 Caller Id Service

    7. Caller id (kx-mb771 only) 44 7 caller id (kx-mb771 only) caller id 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: l this unit is designed...

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    7. Caller id (kx-mb771 only) 45 to correct a mistake 1. Press {} to move the cursor to the incorrect number. 2. Press {stop} to delete the number. 3. Enter the correct number. To delete a number press {} to move the cursor to the number you want to delete and press {stop}. 7.4 erasing caller informa...

  • Page 46: 8.1 Programming

    8. Programmable features 46 8 programmable features features summary 8.1 programming 1 { menu} 2 press {#} and the 3-digit code. 3 press the desired selection to display the desired setting. L this step may be slightly different depending on the feature. 4 { set} 5 press {menu} to exit. { set} { men...

  • Page 47: 8.2 Basic Features

    8. Programmable features 47 8.2 basic features feature/code selection setting the date and time {#}{ 1}{0}{1} (kx-mb771 only) enter the date and time using the dial keypad. See page 18 for details. Setting your logo {#}{ 1}{0}{2} (kx-mb771 only) enter your logo using the dial keypad. See page 19 for...

  • Page 48

    8. Programmable features 48 changing the ring count in fax only mode {#}{ 2}{1}{0} (kx-mb771 only) { 1} “ 1” { 2} “ 2” (default) { 3} “ 3” { 4} “ 4” { 5} “ 5” { 6} “ 6” { 7} “ 7” { 8} “ 8” { 9} “ 9” l if you are using the unit with an answering machine, set to more than 4 (page 41). Setting the call...

  • Page 49

    8. Programmable features 49 8.3 fax features (kx-mb771 only) feature/code selection changing the tel/fax delayed ring count {#}{ 2}{1}{2} 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. { 1} “ 1” { ...

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    8. Programmable features 50 sending a fax at a specific time {#}{ 4}{1}{2} 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. { 0} “ off” (default) { 1} “ on” to send a document...

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    8. Programmable features 51 changing the fax activation code {#}{ 4}{3}{4} if you wish to use an extension telephone to receive faxes, activate this feature and program the activation code. Important: l the fax activation code must be different from the code that you programmed on the answering mach...

  • Page 52: 8.4 Copy Features

    8. Programmable features 52 8.4 copy features 8.5 pc print features feature/code selection changing the default copy resolution {#}{ 4}{6}{1} to change the default resolution setting for copying. { 1} “ text/photo”: for documents containing both text and photographs. { 2} “ text” (default): for docu...

  • Page 53: 8.6 Scan Features

    8. Programmable features 53 8.6 scan features feature/code selection setting the scan mode for push scan {#}{ 4}{9}{3} { 1} “ viewer” (default): the scanned image will be displayed in the [multi- function viewer] window. { 2} “ file”: the scanned image will be saved as a file. { 3} “ e-mail”: the sc...

  • Page 54: Only)

    9. Useful information 54 9 useful information useful information 9.1 character entry (kx-mb771 only) the dial keypad is used to enter characters and numbers. – press {} to move the cursor. – press dial keys to enter characters and numbers. – press {stop} to erase the character or number highlighted ...

  • Page 55: 9.2 Status Of The Unit

    9. Useful information 55 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 47) kx-mb771 only: – storing, editing or erasing items in directories (page 34) – storing or erasing items for broadcast tran...

  • Page 56

    10. Help 56 10 help 10.1 error messages – reports (kx-mb771 only) if a problem occurs during fax transmission or reception, one of the following messages will be printed on the sending and journal reports (page 33). Message code cause & solution communication error 40-42 46-72 ff l a transmission or...

  • Page 57

    10. Help 57 10.2 error messages – display if the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display. Display cause & solution “ call service” l there is something wrong with the unit. Contact our service personnel. “ carriage error” l there is something wrong wi...

  • Page 58

    10. Help 58 “ no fax reply” l the other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. “ out of paper input tray #2” l recording paper is not installed in the manual input tray. Install paper (page 24). “ paper jammed” “ open top cover” l a recording paper jam occurred. Re...

  • Page 59

    10. Help 59 troubleshooting 10.3 when a function does not work 10.3.1 general problem cause & solution the unit does not work. L check the connections (page 15, 20). The output tray becomes full quickly or the recording paper does not stack properly on the output tray. L high humidity may cause the ...

  • Page 60

    10. Help 60 10.3.2 printing problems 10.3.3 scanner i cannot find the unit in the [ target device] or [device select] dialogue box when operating the following functions. – scanning – remote control – pc fax (kx-mb771 only) – device monitor l the printer driver has not been installed. Install it on ...

  • Page 61

    10. Help 61 10.3.4 copier 10.3.5 fax (kx-mb771 only) even after clicking [cancel], scanning continues. L please wait. It may take a while for the cancel request to be accepted. Problem cause & solution the unit will not make a copy. L you cannot make a copy during programming. Make the copy after pr...

  • Page 62

    10. Help 62 i cannot receive documents. L the telephone line cord is connected to the [ext] socket on the unit. Connect to the [line] socket (page 15). L feature #442 is activated and the received fax documents are automatically transferred to the computer. View the received documents using the comp...

  • Page 63

    10. Help 63 10.3.6 using an answering machine (kx-mb771 only) 10.3.7 if a power failure occurs l the unit will not function. L if any documents are stored in the memory (i.E. During copy, pc printing), they will be lost. Kx-mb771 only: l the unit is not designed for making emergency telephone calls ...

  • Page 64: 11.1 Recording Paper Jam

    11. Paper jams 64 11 paper jams jams 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 b open top cover check rear cover caution: l do not pull out the jammed paper forcibly before opening the top cover. L to prev...

  • Page 65

    11. Paper jams 65 3. Close the paper input tray. L open and close the top cover ( 4) to clear the error message. Case 2: when the recording paper has jammed near the drum and toner unit: 1. Pull open the paper input tray ( 1). 2. Lift the top cover release lever ( 2) and open the top cover ( 3). Not...

  • Page 66

    11. Paper jams 66 3. Remove the jammed paper ( 6) carefully by pulling it upwards. Remove the jammed paper ( 7) carefully by pulling it toward you. 4. Close the paper input tray. 5. Close the top cover until locked. 6 7 mb261_771e-pfqx2753za-oi-en.Book page 66 monday, june 25, 2007 2:47 pm.

  • Page 67

    11. Paper jams 67 case 3: when the recording paper has jammed near the fuser unit: 1. Lift the top cover release lever ( 1) and open the top cover ( 2). Note: l do not touch the transfer roller ( 4). 2. Lift both green levers ( 5) until they stop. 3. Remove the jammed paper ( 6) carefully by pulling...

  • Page 68

    11. Paper jams 68 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 until it clicks into place, then pull it completely out, lifting the front part of the tray. Remove the recording paper and ...

  • Page 69: 11.2 Document Jams (Auto

    11. Paper jams 69 11.2 document jams (auto document feeder) (kx-mb771 only) caution: l do not pull out the jammed document forcibly before lifting the adf cover. 1 open the adf cover ( 1) while holding the document cover ( 2). 2 remove the jammed document ( 3) carefully. When the document has jammed...

  • Page 70: And Glass

    12. Cleaning 70 12 cleaning cleaning 12.1 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- mb...

  • Page 71

    12. Cleaning 71 12.1.2 lower glass 1 disconnect the mains lead. 2 lift the top cover release lever ( 1) and open the top cover ( 2). Note: l do not touch the transfer roller ( 4). 3 remove the drum and toner unit ( 5) by holding the tabs. 4 clean the lower glass ( 6) with a soft and dry cloth. 5 rei...

  • Page 72

    12. Cleaning 72 l make sure that the triangles ( 8) match, to install the drum and toner unit correctly. 6 close the top cover until locked. Caution: l to prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands under the top cover. 7 re-connect the mains lead. 8 mb261_771e-pfqx2753za-oi-en.Book page 72 m...

  • Page 73: 12.2 Cleaning The Document

    12. Cleaning 73 12.2 cleaning the document feeder rollers (kx-mb771 only) clean the rollers when the document frequently misfeeds. 1 disconnect the mains lead. 2 open the adf cover ( 1) while holding the document cover ( 2). 3 clean the document feeder rollers ( 3) with a cloth moistened with isopro...

  • Page 74: 13.2 Specifications

    13. General information 74 13 general information printed repor ts 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 – “ broadcast list” *1 – “ printer test” l if the test print has smudg...

  • Page 75

    13. General information 75 itu-t no.1 test chart note: l design and specifications are subject to change without notice. L the pictures and illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product. L the accuracy of the clock is approximately ±60 seconds a month (kx-mb771 only)....

  • Page 76

    13. General information 76 toner life toner life depends on the amount of content in a received, copied or printed document. The following is the approximate relationship between image area and toner life for replacement toner cartridge (model no. Kx- fat92x). Toner life varies in actual usage. Note...

  • Page 77: 14.1 Index

    14. Index 77 14. Index 14.1 index # #101 date and time: 18 #102 your logo: 19 #103 your fax number: 19 #121 recall/flash time: 47 #145 lcd display contrast: 47 #155 change password: 47 #161 ringer pattern: 47 #210 fax ring count: 48 #212 tel/fax ring count: 49 #216 automatic caller id list: 44 #380 ...

  • Page 78

    14. Index 78 o ocr software: 25 one-touch dial sending faxes: 35 storing: 34 overseas mode (feature #411): 49 p page layout hold (feature #467): 52 paper size paper input tray (feature #380): 48 password (feature #155): 47 pc fax setting (feature #442): 51 pc print features: 52 polling: 42 power fai...

  • Page 79: Notes

    79 notes mb261_771e-pfqx2753za-oi-en.Book page 79 monday, june 25, 2007 2:47 pm.

  • Page 80

    Pfqx2753za cm0607cj0 (cd) mb261_771e-pfqx2753za-oi-en.Book page 80 monday, june 25, 2007 2:47 pm.