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Panasonic KX-FT988FX

Panasonic KX-FT988FX
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Operating Instructions
Facsimile
with Digital Answering System
Model No.
KX-FT988FX
Personal Facsimile
Model No. KX-FT982FX
KX-FT988

Table of Contents

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Panasonic KX-FT988FX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory28 pages
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity10 sheets
Paper Tray Capacity100 sheets
Copier FunctionYes
Caller IDYes
Answering Machine InterfaceYes
Print TechnologyThermal Transfer
DisplayLCD
CompressionMH, MR, MMR
Resolution203 x 196 dpi
Paper SizeA4, Letter

Summary

1. Installation and Quick Start

1.1 Included accessories

Lists the items included with the Panasonic fax machine for initial setup.

1.2 Accessory information

Provides details and specifications for available optional accessories.

1.3 Connections

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the fax machine to power and telephone lines.

1. Installation and Quick Start

1.4 Recording paper

Instructions on how to properly install the recording paper roll into the unit.

1. Installation and Quick Start

1.5 Fax sending Copying

Guide on performing fax transmissions manually and making document copies.

1.6 Fax receiving

Procedure for receiving incoming fax documents automatically or manually.

1.7 Answering machine (KX-FT988 only)

Initial setup for the answering machine features on the KX-FT988 model.

2. Important Information

2.1 Important safety instructions

Essential safety precautions to prevent fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

Installation and Warning notes

Specific safety guidelines for installation and critical warnings for operation.

2. Important Information

2.2 Information on Disposal

Guidelines for disposing of waste electrical and electronic equipment responsibly.

2.3 For best performance

Tips and environmental considerations for optimal unit performance.

3. Preparation

3.1 Location of Controls

Identifies all buttons, ports, and indicators on the KX-FT982 and KX-FT988 models.

3. Preparation

3.2 Overview

Provides a general overview of the unit's main components and their functions.

3. Preparation

3.3 Adjusting volume

Instructions for adjusting ringer, handset, and speaker volume levels.

3.4 Dialling mode

How to set the dialling mode to TONE or PULSE for call connections.

3.5 Date and time

Procedure for setting the unit's current date and time for accurate logging.

3. Preparation

3.6 Your logo

How to set a custom name or company logo for outgoing faxes.

3. Preparation

3.7 Your fax number

Instructions for entering and setting the unit's unique fax number.

4. Telephone

4.1 Phonebook

Managing contacts: storing, calling, editing, and erasing entries for efficient communication.

4. Telephone

4.2 One-touch dial feature

Setting up and using speed dial numbers for rapid access to frequently used contacts.

4. Telephone

4.3 Caller ID

Information and setup for using the Caller ID service to identify incoming calls.

4.4 Viewing and calling back using caller information

How to view received caller ID details and initiate call backs.

4. Telephone

4.4.1 Symbols and operations for caller information

Explains the symbols and their meanings displayed with caller ID information.

4.5 Editing a callers telephone number before calling back

Modifying a caller's number from the Caller ID list before dialling.

4. Telephone

4.6 Erasing caller information

Procedures for deleting specific or all caller information records.

4.7 Storing caller information into the phonebook one-touch dial

Saving incoming caller information directly into the phonebook or one-touch dial.

4. Telephone

4.7.2 Into the one-touch dial

Specific steps to save caller ID information to one-touch dial numbers.

5. Fax

5.1 Sending a fax manually

Step-by-step guide for manually dialling and sending a fax document.

5.2 Documents you can send

Details on acceptable document sizes, weights, and types for faxing.

5. Fax

5.3 Sending a fax using the phonebook one-touch dial

How to send faxes efficiently using stored phonebook or one-touch dial entries.

5. Fax

5.4 Broadcast transmission

Instructions for programming and sending a fax document to multiple recipients.

5. Fax

5.5 Selecting the way to use your fax machine

Guides on configuring the unit for different operating modes like TAM/FAX, FAX ONLY, or TEL.

5. Fax

5.6 Receiving a fax manually Auto answer OFF

How to receive faxes manually when the auto-answer feature is turned off.

5. Fax

5.7 Receiving a fax automatically Auto answer ON

How the unit automatically receives faxes and answers calls with auto-answer enabled.

5. Fax

5.8 Receive polling

Instructions on retrieving documents from a polling service by calling the unit.

5. Fax

5.9 Junk fax prohibitor

How to prevent reception of faxes from undesired or unknown callers.

6. Copy

6.1 Making a copy

Step-by-step guide for making copies of documents using the fax machine.

7. Answering Machine (KX-FT988 only)

7.1 Recording your greeting message

How to record a personalized greeting message for the answering machine.

7.2 Leaving a message for others or yourself

Instructions for recording a voice memo for personal or shared use.

7.3 Listening to recorded messages

How to play back recorded voice messages, including new and old messages.

7. Answering Machine (KX-FT988 only)

7.3.1 Erasing recorded messages

Methods for erasing specific recorded messages or the entire message list.

7. Answering Machine (KX-FT988 only)

7.4 Operating from a remote location

Detailed guide for operating the answering machine remotely via phone.

8. Programmable Features

8.1 Programming

General instructions on how to access and program the unit's features.

8.2 Basic features

Lists and explains the basic programmable settings available on the unit.

8. Programmable Features

8.3 Advanced features

Lists and explains the advanced programmable settings available on the unit.

8. Programmable Features

Code #26: Setting the Caller ID list to print automatically

Configure automatic printing of the Caller ID list after a set number of callers.

Code #36: Receiving oversized documents

Adjusts received fax image size for oversized documents.

Code #39: Changing the display contrast

Allows adjustment of the LCD display's contrast level.

Code #41: Changing the fax activation code

Sets or changes the activation code used for fax functions.

8. Programmable Features

Code #44: Setting the memory reception alert

Enables an audible alert for reception problems when memory is full.

Code #46: Setting friendly reception

Configures automatic fax reception when a call is answered.

Code #47: Setting the voice guidance (KX-FT988 only)

Enables voice prompts for unit operations and status updates.

Code #48: Selecting the language

Sets the display language for the unit's interface and reports.

Code #49: Setting the auto disconnection

Configures automatic disconnection of calls in specific modes.

Code #54: Changing the recording time for your TAMFAX greeting message (KX-FT988 only)

Adjusts the maximum duration for recording greeting messages.

Code #58: Setting the scan contrast

Adjusts the contrast for scanning documents before transmission or copying.

Code #59: Setting the print contrast

Adjusts the darkness or lightness of printed output.

Code #67: Setting the incoming message monitor (KX-FT988 only)

Allows monitoring of incoming messages through the speaker.

Code #72: Setting recallflash time

Sets the recall/flash time for telephone exchange compatibility.

Code #73: Changing the receiving mode in the manual answer setting

Sets the manual receiving mode to TEL or TEL/FAX.

Code #74: Setting the location where you use this unit

Configures the unit's location for correct operation and regional settings.

Code #76: Setting the connecting tone

Enables audible feedback for fax connection status (ring back, busy).

8. Programmable Features

Code #78: Changing the TELFAX delayed ring setting

Sets the number of rings before answering calls in TEL/FAX mode with extension phones.

Code #80: Resetting advanced features to their default settings

Restores advanced programmable features to their original factory default settings.

8.4 Direct commands for programming features

Using direct program codes to quickly access and set features.

8. Programmable Features

#25 Delayed transmission

Schedules fax transmission for a specific future time.

#26 Automatic Caller ID list

Configures automatic printing of the Caller ID list.

#36 Receiving reduction

Adjusts received fax image size slightly for oversized documents.

#39 Display contrast

Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display.

#41 Fax activation code

Sets or changes the activation code for fax features.

#44 Memory reception alert

Enables an audible alert for memory reception issues.

#46 Friendly reception

Sets automatic fax reception when a call is answered.

#47 Voice guidance (KX-FT988 only)

Activates voice prompts for unit operations.

#48 Language

Selects the language for the unit's display and reports.

#49 Auto disconnection

Configures automatic disconnection settings for calls.

#54 Greeting recording time (KX-FT988 only)

Sets the maximum duration for greeting messages.

#58 Scan contrast

Adjusts scan contrast for faint or dark documents.

#59 Print contrast

Adjusts the contrast of printed output.

9. Help

9.1 Error messages - Reports

Lists error messages found in reports and their corresponding causes and solutions.

9.2 Error messages - Display

Lists error messages displayed on the unit and their solutions.

9. Help

9.2 Error messages - Display

Continuation of error messages displayed on the unit.

Display Error Messages

Groups common error messages displayed on the unit with their solutions.

9. Help

9.3 When a function does not work, check here

General troubleshooting guide for common operational problems.

9. Help

9.3.3 Fax - sending

Troubleshooting steps for issues encountered during fax transmission.

9.3.4 Fax - receiving

Troubleshooting steps for issues encountered during fax reception.

9. Help

9.3.4 Fax - receiving

Continuation of fax reception troubleshooting.

9.3.5 Copying

Troubleshooting steps for problems encountered while making copies.

9. Help

9.3.6 Answering machine (KX-FT988 only)

Troubleshooting specific issues related to the answering machine function.

9.3.7 If a power failure occurs

Guidance on unit behavior and data loss during a power failure.

10. Maintenance

10.1 Recording paper jams

Instructions on how to safely clear jammed recording paper from the unit.

10.2 Document jams - sending

Procedure for removing jammed documents from the feeder during transmission.

10. Maintenance

10.3 Document feeder scanner glass cleaning

Cleaning the document feeder rollers, flap, white plate, and scanner glass.

10.4 Thermal head cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the thermal head to ensure print quality.

11. General Information

11.1 Reference lists and reports

How to print various operational lists, reports, and conduct printer tests.

11. General Information

11.2 Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications, dimensions, and power requirements.

11. General Information

11.3 Character entry

Explains the different modes and methods for entering characters and text.

11. General Information

11.3 Character entry

Continuation of character entry methods.

11.4 Useful information

Space for user records and important notices regarding disposal or transfer.

12. Index

12.1 Index

An alphabetical index to help locate specific topics within the manual.

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