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Panasonic KX-F550

Panasonic KX-F550
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Panasonic KX-F550 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelKX-F550
CategoryFax Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Location of Controls

Front view

Diagram showing the front of the unit with labeled controls and indicators.

Rear view

Diagram showing the rear of the unit with labeled connection ports.

Control panel

Installing Your Unit

Installing the recording paper

Step-by-step guide for loading the recording paper roll into the unit.

Installing the paper stacker

Instructions for attaching the paper stacker accessory.

Connections and dialing mode setting

Adjusting Volumes

Selecting the Receive Mode

Making and Answering Voice Calls

Making voice calls

Basic procedure for initiating and conducting voice calls.

Making voice calls using automatic dialing

Using speed dial and one-touch dialing for making voice calls.

Redialing the last dialed number

Using the REDIAL/PAUSE button to redial the last number.

Voice muting

Using the MUTE button to temporarily silence your microphone.

Answering voice calls

Steps to answer incoming voice calls.

Helpful hints for the speakerphone operation

Tips for optimizing the use of the speakerphone feature.

Before Transmission

Acceptable documents

Document specifications for size, weight, and type suitable for faxing.

Loading documents

How to load documents into the automatic document feeder.

Setting resolution

Selecting scanning resolution for optimal fax quality.

Sending 16 or more sheets

Procedure for sending documents that exceed the feeder's capacity.

Transmitting Documents

Transmitting documents manually

Step-by-step process for sending faxes manually.

Transmitting documents with fewer procedures

Sending faxes without using the handset or speakerphone.

Transmitting documents using automatic dialing

Sending faxes automatically via one-touch and speed dialing.

Receiving Documents andor Voice Calls

Manual reception

How to manually receive documents when in TEL mode or during a call.

Automatic reception

How the unit automatically receives faxes based on the selected mode.

Receiving in the EXT. TAM mode

Specifics for receiving calls when an external answering machine is connected.

Connection

How to connect an external telephone answering machine.

How to receive incoming calls in the EXT. TAM mode

Workflow for incoming calls in EXT. TAM mode with an answering machine.

Setting up the answering machine

Configuration steps for an external telephone answering machine.

Setting the remote TAM activation ID

How to set a remote access code for the answering machine.

Setting the silent detection

Enabling silent detection for automatic fax function activation.

Notice when using with an answering machine

Important considerations for using the unit with an answering machine.

Receiving in the TELFAX mode

Setting the number of rings to answer in the TELFAX mode

Adjusting the ring count before answering in TEL/FAX mode.

Silent ring fax recognition system

Configuring the silent ring feature for fax recognition.

Receiving in the FAX mode

Setting the number of rings in the FAX mode

Adjusting the ring count before answering in FAX mode.

Making a Copy

User Programmable Features

Programming feature table

Table of basic programmable features with codes, descriptions, and page links.

Advanced features

Table of advanced programmable features with codes, descriptions, and page links.

How to enter letters and symbols

Special uses of the direct call station keys

Command functions (INSERT, DELETE, SPACE) of specific direct call keys.

Setting the date and time

Setting your logo

Setting your facsimile telephone number

Setting the transmission report printing

Storing Phone Numbers for Automatic Dialing

Storing phone numbers for one-touch dialing

Saving numbers for direct access using dedicated keys.

Storing phone numbers for speed dialing

Saving numbers for access via 2-digit codes.

To keep a phone number secret

Hiding phone numbers from printed lists.

Electronic Telephone Directory

How to use the electronic telephone directory

Searching and dialing contacts from the electronic directory.

Polling

Polling reception

Requesting and receiving documents from another fax machine.

Polling transmission (Polled)

Allowing other machines to retrieve stored documents.

Delayed Transmission

Remote Fax Receiving Using an Extension Phone

Using an extension phone

Receiving faxes remotely using a connected extension phone.

Changing the remote fax activation code

Setting or changing the code for remote fax reception.

Junk Mail Prohibitor

Setting the junk mail prohibitor

Enabling reception only from programmed numbers to block junk faxes.

Transmitting documents to your unit with the prohibitor ID

How callers send faxes manually using the prohibitor ID.

Receiving with Distinctive Ring Service

Programming the unit with distinctive ringing pattern

Setting the unit to recognize specific ring patterns for fax calls.

Special Settings

Logo print position

Setting the position for logo, number, date, and page number on transmitted documents.

Overseas transmission mode

Original mode

Resetting the advanced features

Voice Contact

Initiating voice contact

Starting a voice conversation after faxing or receiving.

Receiving a request for voice contact

Handling incoming requests for voice contact.

TONE, FLASH and PAUSE Buttons

TONE button

Using the TONE button during dialing operations.

FLASH button

Using the FLASH button as a hook switch and for exchange features.

PAUSE button

Using the PAUSE button to insert delays in dialing sequences.

Printing Reports and Lists

How to print each reportlist

Steps to print various reports and lists from the unit.

Sample reports and lists

Journal report

Examples of journal reports showing transmissions and receptions.

Printer test list

Example of a printer test pattern to check print quality.

Setting journal auto print

Troubleshooting

Error messages on the display

Lists common error messages and their solutions.

General corrective measures

Explanation of communication result on the report

Interpreting messages on transmission and journal reports.

Clearing a recording paper jam

Clearing a document jam

Adjusting the feeder pressure

Maintenance

Cleaning the document feeder unit

How to clean the document feeder rollers, sub roller, and glass.

Cleaning the thermal head

How to clean the thermal head for print quality.

Important Safety Instructions

Accessory Order Information

Specifications

FCC Information

Limited Warranty

Service center directory

FAX ADVANTAGE PROGRAM

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