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Operating Instructions

Multi-Function Printer

Model No. KX-MB2010CXKX-MB2010SXKX-MB2025CX

KX-MB2030CXKX-MB2030SX

This pictured model is KX-MB2010.

Do NOT connect the unit to a computer with the USB cable until prompted to do so during the setupof Multi-Function Station (CD-ROM).

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Be sure to use the USB cable supplied with this unit.

KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only:

R This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by

your service provider/telephone company.

KX-MB2025CX/KX-MB2030CX only:

R Designed to be used in Middle East, Malaysia, Asia, Tunisia and Africa according to the locationsetting feature. The default setting is Middle East. To change the location setting, see page 60(feature #114).

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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.

Designed to be used in Middle East, Malaysia, Asia,Tunisia and Africa according to the location settingfeature (KX-MB2025CX/KX-MB2030CX only).

The default setting is Middle East. To change the locationsetting, see page 60 (feature #114).

Caution:

R Do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side ofthe recording paper, as the print may smear.

Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return:

R This product can store your private/confidentialinformation. To protect your privacy/confidentiality,we recommend that you erase the information fromthe memory before you dispose of, transfer or returnthe product.

Environment:

R Panasonics strategic direction incorporates concernfor the environment into all aspects of the product lifecycle, from product development to energy savingdesigns; from greater product reusability towaste-conscious packaging practices.

Note:

R The suffix in the model number will be omitted inthese instructions.

R Most figures shown in these instructions are basedon a KX-MB2010.

Trademarks:

R Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, InternetExplorer and PowerPoint are either registeredtrademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation inthe United States and/or other countries.

R Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation in theU.S. and other countries.

R Screen shots reprinted with permission fromMicrosoft Corporation.

R Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarksor trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in theUnited States and/or other countries.

R Avery is a registered trademark of Avery DennisonCorporation.

R XEROX is a registered trademark of XeroxCorporation.

R All other trademarks identified herein are the propertyof their respective owners.

Copyright:

R This material is copyrighted by PanasonicCommunications Co., Ltd., and may be reproducedfor internal use only. All other reproduction, in wholeor in part, is prohibited without the written consent of

Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2009

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Available features by location setting (KX-MB2025CX/KX-MB2030CXonly)The following features may vary slightly depending on the location setting (#114 on page 60).

Change the location setting to match where you use the unit.

Feature/Code Tunisia, Malaysia Middle East, Africa Asia Page

Distinctive RingM NM4NM3NM0N

page 58

Fax ring pattern(Distinctive Ringfeature)M NM4NM3NM1N

page 58

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For your safetyLaser radiation

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

The printer of this unit utilises a laser. Useof controls or adjustments or performance

of procedures other than those specifiedherein may result in hazardous radiationexposure.

Laser diode properties

Laser output : Max. 15 mW

Wavelength : 760 nm 800 nm

Emission duration : Continuous

LED light

CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT

Do not view directly with opticalinstruments.

LED light of CIS properties

LED radiation output : Max. 1 mW

Wavelength :

Red 630 nm typ.Green 520 nm typ.

Blue 465 nm typ.

Emission duration : Continuous

Fuser unit

During or immediately after printing, thefuser unit (A) gets hot. This is normal. Donot touch the fuser unit.

Note:

R The area near the output tray (B) may also get warm.This is normal.

B

A

For best performanceToner cartridge and drum cartridge

R When replacing the toner cartridge or drum cartridge,do not allow dust, water, or liquids to come in contactwith the drum. This may affect print quality.

R For optimal performance, genuine Panasonic toner

cartridges and drum cartridges are recommended.We cannot be responsible for problems that may becaused by a non-Panasonic toner cartridge or drumcartridge:

Damage to the unit

Poor print quality

Improper operation

Toner cartridge

R Do not leave the toner cartridge out of the protectivebag for a long time. It will decrease the toner life.

Drum cartridge

R Read the instructions on page 11 before you begininstallation of the drum cartridge. After you have readthem, open the drum cartridge protective bag. Thedrum cartridge contains a photosensitive drum.Exposing it to light may damage the drum. Once youhave opened the protective bag:

Do not expose the drum cartridge to light for morethan 5 minutes.

Do not touch or scratch the black drum surface.

Do not place the drum cartridge near dust or dirt,or in a high humidity area.

Do not expose the drum cartridge to directsunlight.

R To extend the life of the drum cartridge, the powerswitch should never be turned OFF immediately after

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printing. Leave the power turned ON for a minimumof 30 minutes after printing.

Location

R To avoid malfunction, do not position the unit nearappliances such as TVs or speakers which generatean intense magnetic field.

Static electricity

R To prevent static electricity damage to the interfaceconnectors or other electrical components inside theunit, touch a grounded metal surface before touchingthe components.

Environment

R Keep the unit away from electrical noise generatingdevices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.

R The unit should be kept free from dust, hightemperature and vibration.

R The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

R Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit. Whenyou 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 suchas heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. Damp basementsshould also be avoided.

R During the printing process, heat is used to fuse toneronto the page. As a result, it is normal for the machineto produce an odour during and shortly after printing.Be sure to use this unit in an area with properventilation.

R Do not cover slots or openings on the unit. Inspect

the air circulation vents regularly and remove anydust build-up with a vacuum cleaner (A).

A

A

Routine care

R Wipe the outer surface of the unit with a soft cloth. Donot use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.

Moving the unitWhen moving the unit, hold by the grips (A) on bothsides.

A

A

Illegal copiesR It is unlawful to make copies of certain

documents.

Copying certain documents may be illegal in yourcountry. Penalties of fines and/or imprisonment maybe imposed on those found guilty. The following areexamples of items that may be illegal to copy in yourcountry.

Currency

Bank notes and cheques

Bank and government bonds and securities

Passports and identification cards

Copyright material or trademarks without theconsent of the owner

Postage stamps and other negotiableinstruments

This list is not inclusive and no liability isassumed for either its completeness or accuracy.In case of doubt, contact your legal counsel.

Notice:

R Install your machine near a supervised area toprevent illegal copies from being made.

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1. Introduction and InstallationAccessories

1.1 Supplied accessories ....................................81.2 Accessory information ...................................8

Finding the Controls

1.3 Button descriptions ........................................91.4 Overview .....................................................10

Installation1.5 Toner cartridge and drum cartridge .............111.6 Output tray .................................................. 141.7 Recording paper ..........................................15

2. PreparationConnections and Setup

2.1 Connections ................................................182.2 Turning the power switch ON ......................192.3 Dialling mode (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030

only) ............................................................202.4 Selecting the operation mode (Scan/Copy)

(Fax: KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only) ..........20

DocumentRequirements

2.5 Setting the original ......................................21

Help

2.6 Help function (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030only) ............................................................22

Volume

2.7 Adjusting the volume (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only) ........................................23

Initial Programming

2.8 Date and time ..............................................23

2.9 Your logo (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030only) ............................................................24

2.10 Your fax number (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030only) ............................................................25

2.11 Configuring the unit to access the LAN(KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030 only) ..................25

2.12 Installing Multi-Function Station ..................262.13 Starting Multi-Function Station ....................28

3. Pr interPrinter

3.1 Printingfrom Windows applications ............303.2 Easy Print Utility ..........................................31

4. ScannerScanner

4.1 Scanning from the unit(Push Scan) .......... .324.2 Scanning from a computer (Pull

Scan) ...........................................................35

5. CopierCopy

5.1 Making a copy .............................................36

5.2 More copying features .................................37

6. Fax (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030only)

Sending Faxes

6.1 Sending a fax manually ...............................436.2 Storing items for the one-touch dial feature and

phonebook ..................................................446.3 Sending a fax using one-touch dial feature and

phonebook ..................................................456.4 Broadcast transmission ...............................466.5 Sending an electronic document as a fax

message from your computer .....................48

Receiving Faxes

6.6 Selecting the way to use your unit ....... .......486.7 Receiving a fax automatically Auto answer

ON ...............................................................496.8 Receiving a fax manually Auto answer

OFF .............................................................506.9 Using the unit with an answering

machine .......................................................526.10 Receive polling (retrieving a fax placed on

another fax machine) ..................................526.11 Junk fax prohibitor (preventing fax reception

from undesired callers) ................................536.12 Receiving a fax on your computer ...............546.13 Web fax preview (KX-MB2030, LAN

connection only) ..........................................54

7. Caller ID (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

Caller ID

7.1 Caller ID service ..........................................567.2 Viewing and calling back using caller

information ..................................................567.3 Editinga callers telephone number before

calling back/storing ......................................567.4 Erasingcaller information ............................577.5 Storingcaller information ............................57

8. Distinctive Ring (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

Distinctive Ring

8.1 Distinctive Ring service ...............................588.2 Using two or more phone numbers on a single

telephone line ..............................................588.3 Using three or more phone numbers on a single

telephone line ..............................................588.4 Programming the ring pattern assigned for

fax...............................................................58

9. Programmable FeaturesFeatures Summary

9.1 Programming ...............................................59

9.2 Basic features .............................................609.3 Fax features (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030

only) ............................................................649.4 Copy features ..............................................699.5 PC print features .........................................70

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9.6 Scan features ..............................................719.7 LAN features (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030

only) ............................................................739.8 Network features (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030,

LAN connection only) ..................................76

10.Useful Information

Useful Information10.1 Character entry ...........................................7710.2 Status of the unit .........................................7810.3 Cancelling the operations ............................79

Telephone

10.4 Handset unit (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030only) ............................................................79

10.5 Making a phone call using one-touch dialfeature or phonebook (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only) ........................................80

11.HelpReports and Displays

11.1 Report messages (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030only) ............................................................81

11.2 Display messages .......................................82

Troubleshooting

11.3 When a function does not work ...................85

12.Paper JamsJams

12.1 Recording paperjam ...................................9312.2 Document jams (Automatic document

feeder) .........................................................98

13.CleaningCleaning

13.1 Cleaning the white plates and glass ..........10013.2 Cleaning the document feeder

rollers ........................................................103

14.General InformationPrinted Reports

14.1 Reference lists and reports .......................104

Specifications14.2 Specifications ............................................104

Copyrights

14.3 Information of copyrights and licences(KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030 only) ................107

15.Index15.1 Index..........................................................119

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1.1 Supplied accessories

A Toner cartridge

(starter)*1B Drum cartridge

C CD-ROM D Importantinformation guide

E Quick installationguide

F Output tray

G Power cord(Use the appropriatepower cord forwhere you use theunit.)

KX-MB2010CX/KX-MB2025CX/KX-MB2030CXonly

KX-MB2010CX/KX-MB2025CX/KX-MB2030CXonly

KX-MB2010SX/KX-MB2030SXonly

H USB cable

I Telephone line

cord*2J Handset*2

K Handset cord*2 L Handset cradle*2

M One-touch dial

label*2(page 44)

*1 Prints about 500 pages at ISO/IEC 19752 standardpage (KX-MB2010CX/KX-MB2025CX/KX-MB2030CX only).

*2 KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only

Note:

R Save the original carton and packing materials forfuture shipping and transportation of the unit.

R After unpacking the product, take care of the packingmaterials and/or power plug cap appropriately.

1.2 Accessory informationTo ensure that the unit operates properly, werecommend the use of Panasonic toner and drumcartridges.

nReplacement accessory

Toner cartridge

R Model No. (Part No.): KX-FAT411A/KX-FAT411E

R Prints about 2,000 pages at ISO/IEC 19752standard page.

Drum cartridge

R Model No. (Part No.): KX-FAD412A/KX-FAD412E

Note:

R ISO/IEC 19752 standard is as follows:

Environment: 23 2 C / 50 10% RH

Print mode: Continuous printing

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1.3 Button descriptions

ABCDEFGHIJ K

MN Q RPO S T U V W

L

* The pictured model isKX-MB2025/KX-MB2030.

Station keys (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

R To use the one-touch dial feature (page 44,45).

MManual BroadN(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

R To send a document to multiple parties by usingthe dial keypad (page 46).

MBroadcastN(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

R To send a document to multiple parties(page 46).

MScanN

R To switch to the scan mode (page 20, 32).

MCopy SizeN

R To select the copy size (page 36).

MPhonebookN(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

R To initiate the phonebook (page45, 47).

For beep sounds (KX-MB2010 only)

R Key beeps etc. will be heard.

MContrastN

R To select the contrast when copying (page 36).

R To select the contrast when sending a fax(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only) (page 43).

MResolutionN

R To select the resolution when copying

(page 36).R To select the resolution when sending a fax(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only) (page 43).

MZoomN

R To enlarge or reduce a document when copying(page 37).

MQuick ScanN(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

R To store a scanned document into memory, andthen send it (page 44).

MPage LayoutN

R To make copies using various page layouts

(page 38).MCaller IDN(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

R To use Caller ID features (page 56).

MMenuN

R To start or exit programming.

MStopN

R To stop an operation or programming session.

R To erase a character/number.

MLowerN(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

R To select station 46 for the one-touch dialfeature (page 44, 45).

MFax Auto AnswerN(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030

only)

R To turn the auto answer setting ON/OFF(page 49).

MFaxN(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

R To switch to the fax mode (page 20, 43).

MCopyN

R To switch to the copy mode (page 20, 36).

MRedialNMPauseN(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

R To redial the last number dialled. If the line is busywhen you make a phone call using theMMonitorNbutton, or when you send a fax, theunit will automatically redial the number 2 or moretimes.

R To insert a pause during dialling.

MFlashN(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

R To access special telephone services or fortransferring extension calls.

M

MonitorN

(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)R To initiate dialling.

When you press MMonitorNwhile receiving a call,you will be able to hear the other party, but theother party will not be able to hear you.

Navigator key

R To select desired settings.

R To adjust the volume (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030only) (page 23).

R To search for a stored item (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only) (page 45).

MSetN

R To store asetting during programming.

MToneN(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

R To change from pulse to tone temporarily duringdialling when your line has rotary/pulse service.

MStartN

R To copy a document (page 36).

R To scan a document (push scan) (page 32).

R To send a fax (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)(page 43).

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1.4 Overview

1.4.1 Front view

A B DC

HG I J

K

L

F

E

* The pictured model is KX-MB2025.

Top cover

ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) cover

Document guides

Document cover

Power switch

Output tray

Document entrance

Paper input tray

Recording paper exit

Document exit

Speaker (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

Handset (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

(page 79)

1.4.2 Rear view

A

E GD F H

C

B


Recording paper guides

LED (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030 only)

LAN interface connector (KX-MB2010/

KX-MB2030 only)

R 10Base-T/100Base-TX

Power inlet

Manual input tray (Rear cover)

External telephone jack (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030

only)

Telephone line jack (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030

only)

USB interface connector

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1.5 Toner cartridge and drumcartridgeThe supplied toner cartridge is a starter toner cartridge.

Caution:

R Read the following instructions before you begin

installation. After you have read them, open thedrum cartridge protective bag. The drumcartridge contains a photosensitive drum.Exposing it to light may damage the drum. Onceyou have opened the protective bag:

Do not expose the drum cartridge to light formore than 5 minutes.

Do not touch or scratch the black drumsurface inside of the drum cartridge.

Do not place the drum cartridge near dust ordirt, or in a high humidity area.

Do not expose the drum cartridge to direct

sunlight.R Do not leave the toner cartridge out of the

protective bag for a long time. It will decrease thetoner life.

R We cannot be responsible for any damage to theunit or degradation of print quality which mayoccur from the use of a non-Panasonic toner anddrum cartridges.

R Do not add toner to the toner cartridge.

1 Before opening the protective bag of the new tonercartridge, shake it vertically more than 5 times.

2 Remove the toner cartridge and drum cartridge fromthe protective bags. Peel off the seal (A) from thetoner cartridge.

R Do not touch or scratch the black drum surface(B).

B

A

3 Place the toner cartridge (C) into the drum cartridge(D) vertically.

C

D

4 Press down the toner cartridge firmly (E). Keeppressing while turning the green lever on each sideof the toner cartridge towards you (F).

E

E

FF

5 Make sure that the arrows (G) match, to install thetoner cartridge correctly.

G

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6 Open the top cover (H) by holding the indentations(I) on both sides of the unit.

HJ

I

I

Note:

R Do not touch the transfer roller (J).

R If the lower glass (K) is dirty, clean it with a softand dry cloth.

K

7 Install the drum and toner cartridge (L) by holdingthe tabs.

L

R Make sure that the arrows (M) match, to installthe drum and toner cartridge correctly.

M

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8 Close the top cover by holding the indentations onboth sides of the unit, until locked.

Caution:

R To prevent injuries, be careful not to put yourhands under the top cover.

When to replace the toner cartridge and the drum

cartridge

When the display shows the following, replace the tonercartridge.

TONER LOW

TONER EMPTY

Note:

R To check the drum life and quality, please print theprinter test list (page 104) and refer to page 106 forinformation on the drum life. If printing quality is still

poor or REPLACE DRUMappears on the display,replace the toner cartridge and drum cartridge.

R To ensure that the unit operates properly, werecommend the use of Panasonic toner and drumcartridges. See page 8 for accessory information.

R To maintain print quality and machine life, werecommend you to clean slots and openings(page 5) and the inside of the unit (page 100, 103)when replacing the toner cartridge and/or drumcartridge.

R See page 106 for information on toner life and drumlife.

Waste disposal method

Waste material should be disposed of under conditionswhich meet all national and local environmentalregulations.

Toner save feature

If you want to reduce toner consumption, set the tonersave setting to ON (feature #482 on page 63). Thetoner cartridge will last approximately 20 % longer. Thisfeature may lower the print quality.

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1.6 Output trayInsert the output tray extender (A) until it clicks intoplace, and then press the centre part (B) of the extenderto open it.

B

A

Note:R Do not place the unit in an area where the output tray

may be easily bumped into.

R The output tray can hold up to approximately 100sheets of printed paper (the number of sheets may

vary depending on the usage environment). Removethe printed paper before the output tray becomes full.

If the top part of the extender is detached

1. With the top part of the extender in the open position,insert the tab (A) into the left hole (B) of theextender.

B

A

2. Slide the other tab (C) into the right hole (D) of theextender from below until it clicks into place.

D

C

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1.7 Recording paperThe paper input tray unit can hold:

Up to 250 sheets of 60 g/m2to 75 g/m2paper.

Up to 230 sheets of 80 g/m2paper.

Up to 200 sheets of 90 g/m2paper.

R A4, letter, B5 and 16K-size paper can be used. B5

and 16K-size paper can only be used when using theunit for printing or copying.

R Please refer to page 105 for information on recordingpaper.

R The unit is set for printing A4-size plain paper bydefault.

To use other paper sizes, change therecording paper size setting (feature #380 onpage 62).

To use thin paper, change the recording papertype setting (feature #383 on page 62).

Note for recording paper:R We recommend that you test paper (especially

special sizes and types of paper) on the unit beforepurchasing large quantities.

R Do not use the following types of paper:

Paper with cotton and/or fibre content that is over20 %, such as letterhead paper or paper used forresumes

Extremely smooth or shiny paper, or paper that ishighly textured

Coated, damaged or wrinkled paper

Paper with foreign objects attached, such as tabsor staples

Paper that has dust, lint or oil stains

Paper that will melt, vaporize, discolour, scorchor emit dangerous fumes near 200 C, such asvellum paper. These materials may transfer ontothe fusing roller and cause damage.

Moist paper

Inkjet paper

R Some paper is designed to be printed on only oneside. Try printing on the other side of the paper if youare not happy with the print quality, or if misfeeding

occurs.R For proper paper feeding and best print quality, we

recommend using long-grained paper.

R Do not use paper of different types or thicknesses atthe same time. This may cause paper jams.

R Avoid double-sided printing.

R Do not use paper printed from this unit fordouble-sided printing with other copiers or printers.This may cause paper jams.

R To avoid curling, do not open paper packs until youare ready to use the paper. Store unused paper in the

original packaging, in a cool and dry location.R For customers who live in high humidity areas:

Please be sure to store paper in an air-conditionedroom at all times. If you print using moist paper, it maycause paper jam.

1 Pull the paper input tray (A) until it clicks into place,then pull it completely out, lifting the front part of thetray.

A

2 Before loading a stack of paper, fan the paper toprevent paper jams.

3 Load the paper, print-side up (B).

Important:

R Push down to lock the plate () in the paperinput tray, if necessary.

B

C

4 Adjust the recording paper guides. Pinch the frontside of the recording paper guide (D), then slide it to

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match the paper size mark. Pinch the right side of therecording paper guide (E), then slide it to adjust thewidth to the size of the recording paper.

R Make sure that the recording paper is under thepaper limit mark (F), and the paper should notbe loaded over the snubbers (G).

G

D

E

F

5 Insert the paper input tray into the unit, lifting the frontpart of the tray. Then push it completely into the unit.

Note:

R If the paper is not loaded correctly, re-adjust thepaper guides, or the paper may jam.

R If the paper input tray does not close, the plate in thepaper input tray may not be in the locked position.Push the paper down and make sure that the paperis laying flat in the paper input tray.

Caution for the paper input tray

R Do not drop the paper input tray.

R Hold the paper input tray with both hands whenremoving or installing. The paper input trayweighs approximately 2 kg when fully loaded withrecording paper.

Approx. 2 kg

1.7.1 Manual input tray

You can use the manual input tray for printing with thecomputer and for copying. It can hold one page at a time.When printing or copying multiple pages, add a nextpage after the first page has been fed into the unit.


R The unit is set for printing A4-size plain paper bydefault.

To use other paper sizes, change the

recording paper size setting (feature #381 onpage 62).

To use thin paper, change the recording papertype setting (feature #384 on page 62).

1 Adjust the width of the guides (A) to the size of therecording paper.

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2 Insert the paper, print-side down (B) until the unitgrasps the paper and a single beep is heard.

A

B

Note:

R To print from the manual input tray;

when printing with the computer, select #2 for theprinter properties.

when making a copy, set the copy input traysetting to #2beforehand (feature #460 onpage 69).

If these settings are not changed, when printing orcopying multiple pages, the 1st page will be printedfrom the manual input tray, but the rest of the pageswill be printed from the paper input tray.

R If the paper is not inserted correctly, re-adjust thepaper, or the paper may jam.

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2.1 Connections

Caution:

R When you operate this product, the power outletshould be near the product and easily accessible.

R Be sure to use the telephone line cord suppliedwith this unit (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only).

R Do not extend the telephone line cord(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only).

E

C

F

D

B

A

G

*1


Power cord

R Connect to a power outlet

(220240 V, 50/60 Hz).

Telephone line cord*2

R Connect to a single telephone line jack.

[EXT]jack*2

R You can connect an answering machine or anextension telephone. Remove the stopper ifattached.

Answering machine (not supplied)*2

To the Internet*3

Network router/Network hub (not supplied)*3

R Also connect networked computers.

LAN cable (not supplied)*3

R To assure continued emission limit compliance,use only shielded LAN cable (category 5 straightcable).

*1 The power cord may differ slightly. Use theappropriate power cord for where you use the unit.



IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE USBCONNECTION

R DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO ACOMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE UNTILPROMPTED TO DO SO DURING THE SETUPOF MULTI-FUNCTION STATION (page 26).

Note:

R Do not place any objects within 10 cm of the right, leftand back sides of the unit.

R If any other device is connected to the sametelephone line, this unit may disturb the networkcondition of the device (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030only).

R If you use the unit with a computer and your internetprovider instructs you to install a filter (H), pleaseconnect it as follows (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only).

H


Designed to be used in Middle East, Malaysia,Asia, Tunisia and Africa according to the locationsetting feature (KX-MB2025CX/KX-MB2030CXonly).

The default setting is Middle East. To change thelocation setting, see page 60 (feature #114).

Using network router/network hub (KX-MB2010/

KX-MB2030 only)

R We recommend using network routers/network hubs(F) under secure network environments. Consultyour network administrator for firewall settings, etc.

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R The warranty does not cover damage due to securityproblems or any inconveniences relating to it. 2.2 Turning the power switch ON

Turn the power switch to the ON position (A).

A

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2.3 Dialling mode (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)If you cannot dial (page 43), change this settingaccording to your telephone line service.

MSetN

MMenuN

1 MMenuN

2 Press MNM1NM2NM0Nto display DIALLING MODE.

3 Press M1Nor M2Nto select the desired setting.M1NPULSE: For rotary/pulse dial service.

M2NTONE(default): For tone dial service.

4 MSetN

5 Press MMenuNto exit.

2.4 Selecting the operation mode(Scan/Copy) (Fax: KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)You can select the desired mode by pressing one of thefollowing buttons.

* The pictured model is KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030.

MScanN: Select this mode when using the unit as ascanner (page 32).

MCopyN: Select this mode when using the unit as acopier (page 36).

MFaxN(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only): Select thismode when using the unit as a fax machine(page 43).

Note:

R The default operation mode is the copy mode.R You can change the default operation mode (feature

#463 on page 63) and the timer before returning tothe default operation mode (feature #464 onpage 63) (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only).

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2.5 Setting the original

2.5.1 Using the scanner glass

A

B

1 Open the document cover (A).

2 Place the document FACE DOWN on the scannerglass (B), aligning the top left of the document withthe corner where the mark is positioned.

3 Close the document cover.

Note:

R Confirm that there are no documents in the automaticdocument feeder.

R Place the original onto the scanner glass gently. Toavoid malfunction, do not press down too firmly.

R If the original is a thick book, do not close thedocument cover.

R Confirm that any ink, paste or correction fluid hasdried completely.

R Effective scanning area is shown by the shaded area:

Effective scanning area

208 mm

289mm4 mm 4 mm

4 mm

4 mm

2.5.2 Using the automatic document feeder

A

1 Insert the document (up to 20 pages) FACE UP intothe feeder until a single beep is heard.

2 Adjust the width of the document guides (A) to fit theactual size of the document.

Note:

R Confirm that there are no documents on the scannerglass.

R Confirm that any ink, paste or correction fluid hasdried completely.

R Remove clips, staples or other fasteners.

R Do not insert the following types of documents (Make

a copy of the document using the scanner glass andset the copy instead.):

Chemically treated paper such as carbon orcarbonless duplicating paper

Electrostatically charged paper

Badly curled, creased or torn paper

Paper with a coated surface

Paper with printing on the opposite side that canbe seen through the other side, such as newsprint

R The total height of the documents when laid flat, mustbe less than 4 mm. If the documents exceed the

capacity of the automatic document feeder, they mayfall or cause a jam in the feeder.

R To set a document with a width of less than 210 mm,we recommend using the scanner glass to copy theoriginal document onto A4 or letter-size paper, thensetting the copied document for better results.

R Do not set documents that do not satisfy therequirements of size and weight. Make a copy of thedocument using the scanner glass and set the copy.

R Available document size, document weight andeffective scanning area are as follows:

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Minimum document size

128 mm

128mm

Maximum document size

600mm

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 32,35), the effective scanning length depends onthe selected paper size.

Document weight

R Single sheet:60 g/m2to 75 g/m2

R Multiple sheets:

60 g/m2to 75 g/m2

2.6 Help function (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)The unit contains helpful information, which can beprinted for reference.

BASIC SETTINGS

FEATURE LIST

PHONEBOOK

FAX RECEIVING

COPIER

REPORTS

CALLER ID

MFNMENMSetN

MMenuN

1 Press MMenuNrepeatedly to display HELP.

2 Press MFNor MENrepeatedly to display the desireditem. AMSetN


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2.7 Adjusting the volume(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

Important:

R Before adjusting the volume, set the operationmode to fax mode. If the MFaxNlight is OFF, turnit ON by pressing MFaxN.

MCNMDNMSetNMFaxN

Ringer volume

While the unit is idle,press MCNor MDN.

To turn the ringer OFF

Press MCNrepeatedly to display RINGER OFF= OK?.AMSetN

R The unit will not ring.

R To turn the ringer back ON, press MDN.

Handset receiver volume

While using the handset,press MCNor MDN.

Monitor volume

While using the monitor,press MCNor MDN.

2.8 Date and timeWe recommend you to set the date and time. The otherparty will receive your units date and time as the headerinformation.

MFNMENMSetN

MMenuN

MFaxN


1 MMenuNAMNM1NM0NM1NAMSetN

2 Enter the current date/month/year by selecting 2digits for each.Example: 10 August, 2009

M1NM0NM0NM8NM0NM9N

3 Enter the current hour/minute by selecting 2 digits foreach.Example: 10:15 PM (12 hour clock format)

1. M1NM0NM1NM5N

2. Press MGNrepeatedly to select PM.

Press MGNrepeatedly to select AMor PM, or24-hour time entry.

4 MSetN


Note:

R To check the current date and time setting, pressMFaxNto temporarily change the unit to the fax mode(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only).

R Your units date and time will be used as the headerinformation for the following:

When sending as an attached file to an emaildestination directly from this unit (Scan to email

address) (page 33) (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030only).

When sending faxes (page 43) (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only).

R If the date and time is not set correctly, the other partywill receive an incorrect date and time as theirheader. This may confuse the other party.

To correct a mistake

Press MFNor MENto move the cursor to the incorrectnumber, and make the correction.

If you have subscribed to a Caller ID service(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

The date and time will be automatically set according tothe received caller information.

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R To use this feature, make sure the time adjustmentis set to AUTO(feature #226 on page 62).

R If the time has not previously been set, Caller ID willnot adjust the clock.

2.9 Your logo (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)You can program your logo (name, company name, etc.)so that it appears on the top of each page sent.

MFNMENMSetN

MStopNMMenuN


2 Enter your logo, up to 30 characters (see page 77for character entry). AMSetN



Press MFNor MENto move the cursor to the incorrectcharacter, and make the correction.

R To erase all characters, press and hold MStopN.

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2.10 Your fax number(KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)You can program your fax number so that it appears onthe top of each page sent.

MFNMENMSetNMFlashN

MStopNMMenuN


2 Enter your fax number, up to 20 digits.R To enter a +, press MGN.

R To enter a space, press MN.

R To enter a hyphen, press MFlashN.

R To erase a number, press MStopN.

3 MSetN




R To erase all numbers, press and hold MStopN.

2.11 Configuring the unit toaccess the LAN (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030 only)You can print documents, scan documents, receivefaxes or send faxes (KX-MB2030 only) using a computer

connected to the LAN. To enable these features, youneed to set the IP address, subnet mask, and defaultgateway in the unit.

Important:

R Consult your network administrator when settingthe IP address, subnet mask, and defaultgateway.

2.11.1 Setting up automatically with a DHCP

server

Your situation:

When only one unit is connected to the LAN.If your network administrator manages the network witha DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server,it will automatically assign an IP (Internet Protocol)address, subnet mask, and default gateway to the unit.

1 After connecting the LAN cable to the unit and thecomputer, turn the power switch ON.

R The IP address, subnet mask, and defaultgateway will be set automatically.

2 Install Multi-Function Station on the computer thatyou want to use it with. See page 26 for details.

Note:

R You can connect two or more units and assign IPaddresses automatically with a DHCP server, but werecommend assigning static IP addresses manuallyfor each unit to avoid network access andconfiguration troubles.

2.11.2 Setting up manually

Your situation:

When your network administrator does not manage

the network with a DHCP server. When two or more units are connected to the LAN.

You need to assign an IP address, subnet mask, anddefault gateway manually.

1 MMenuN

2 Press MNM5NM0NM0Nto display DHCP.

3 Press M0Nto select DISABLED. AMSetN

4 Set each item.For the IP address:

1. Press M5NM0NM1Nto display IP ADDRESS. A

MSetN2. Enter the IP address of the unit. AMSetN

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For the subnet mask:

1. Press M5NM0NM2Nto display SUBNET MASK.AMSetN

2. Enter the subnet mask of the network. AMSetN

For the default gateway:

1. Press M5NM0NM3Nto display DEFAULTGATEWAY. AMSetN

2. Enter the default gateway of the network. AMSetN


6 Install Multi-Function Station on the computer thatyou want to use it with. See page 26 for details.

To correct a mistake in the IP address, subnet mask,

or default gateway


2.11.3 Setting the computer for PC fax

reception (KX-MB2030 only)

You need to select the computer that will be used forreceiving faxes.

Important:

R Make sure the PC fax setting is set to ALWAYSor CONNECTED beforehand (feature #442 on

page 67).

R Make sure the fax preview mode is turned OFF

beforehand (feature #448 on page 54).1 MMenuNAMNM4NM4NM3NAMSetN

2 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the desiredcomputer. AMSetN


Note:

R If the unit is not connected to the LAN, the computerconnected to the unit by USB is assigned as thedefault computer for PC fax reception.

R To select the desired computer easily, change the PC

name beforehand (page 29).

2.12 Installing Multi-FunctionStation

2.12.1 Required computer environment

Panasonic Multi-Function Station software enables the

unit to carry out the following functions: Printing on plain paper, thin paper and labels

Previewing documents and changing printer settingsbefore printing (Easy Print Utility)

Scanning documents and converting an image intotext with Readiris OCR software

Scanning from other applications for Microsoft

Windowsthat support TWAIN scanning and WIAscanning (Windows XP/Windows Vista, USBconnection only)

Storing, editing or erasing items in directories usingyour computer (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

Programming the features using your computer

Sending, receiving fax documents using yourcomputer (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

To use Multi-Function Station on your computer, thefollowing are required:

Operating System:

Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista

CPU:

Windows 2000: PentiumPor higher processor

Windows XP: Pentium Qor higher processor

Windows Vista: Pentium 4 or higher processor

RAM:

Windows 2000/Windows XP: 128 MB (256 MB or morerecommended)

Windows Vista: 512 MB (1,024 MB or morerecommended)

Other Hardware:

CD-ROM drive

Hard disk drive with at least 200 MB of available space

USB interface

LAN interface (10Base-T/100Base-TX) (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030 only)

Other:Internet Explorer5.0 or later (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030only)

Warning:

R To assure continued emission limit compliance;

use only shielded USB cable (Example:Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified cable).

use only shielded LAN cable (category 5straight cable) (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030 only).

R To protect the unit, use only shielded USB cablein areas where thunderstorms occur.

R To use Easy Print Utility on your computer, thefollowing are required:

Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 and Securityupdate for Windows 2000 (KB835732).

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Install KB835732 from Microsoft downloadsite before installing Easy Print Utility.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later.

2.12.2 Installing Multi-Function Station on a

computer

R Install Multi-Function Station (CD-ROM) beforeconnecting the unit to a computer with the USBcable. If the unit is connected to a computer withthe USB cable before installing Multi-FunctionStation, the [Found New Hardware Wizard]dialogue box will appear. Click [Cancel] to closeit.

R The screenshots shown in these instructions arefor Windows XP and are included for referenceonly.

R The screenshots shown in these instructionsmay differ slightly from those of the actualproduct.

R Software features and appearance are subject tochange without notice.

R If you are also using KX-MB200/KX-MB700/KX-FLB880 series, see page 92.

1 Start Windows and exit all other applications.R You must be logged in as an administrator in

order to install Multi-Function Station.

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROMdrive.

R If the [Select Language]dialogue box appears,select the language that you want to use with thissoftware. Click [OK].

R If the installation does not start automatically:

Click [Start]. Choose [Run...]. Type D:\Install(where D is the drive letter of your CD-ROMdrive). Click [OK].

(If you are not sure what the drive letter is for yourCD-ROM drive, use Windows Explorer and lookfor the CD-ROM drive.)

3 [Easy Installation]R The installation will start automatically.

4 When the setup program starts, follow the on-screeninstructions.R Easy Print Utility (page 31), Readiris OCR

software (page 33) and Device Monitor(page 78) will also be installed.

5 The [Connect Type]dialogue box appears.

For USB connection:

1. [Connect directly with a USB cable.]A[Next]

R The [Connect Device]dialogue box will appear.

2. Connect the unit to a computer with the USB cable(A), then click [Next].

A


R If the unit is connected toyour computer, themodel name will be automaticallydetected.

R You can change the name of the unit if necessary.

3. Click [Install], then follow the on-screen instructions.R The files will be copied to your computer.

For LAN connection (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030 only):

1. [Connect via the Network.]A[Next]

R The [Select a Network Device]dialogue box willappear.

2. Check [Select in the searched list]and select theunit from the list.

R If the name of the desired unit is not displayed onthe list, and the IP address for the unit has beenassigned, check [Direct input]and enter the IP

address.3. [Next]

R You can change the name of the unit if necessary.

4. Click [Install], then follow the on-screen instructions.

R The files will be copied to your computer.

Important notice

If you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista, amessage may appear after connecting the unit withthe USB cable. This is normal and the software willnot cause any difficulties with your operating system.You can continue the installation with no problem.

This kind of message is displayed:R For Windows XP users

The software you are installing for this hardwarehas not passed Windows Logo testing to verify itscompatibility with Windows XP.

R For Windows Vista users

Would you like to install this device software?

To view or install the operating instructions data

1. Start Windows and insert the supplied CD-ROM intoyour CD-ROM drive.

2. Click [Operating Instructions], then follow theon-screen instructions to view or install the operatinginstructions in PDF format.

R AdobeReaderis required to view the operatinginstructions.

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Note:

R If the screen prompts you to insert the CD-ROM forthe operating system when installing Multi-FunctionStation, insert it into your CD-ROM drive.

R If you install the operating instructions, you can viewit anytime by clicking [ ]on the Multi-FunctionStation launcher.

To use another unit with the computerYou need to add the printer driver for each unit, asfollows.


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 samecomputer at the same time (USB connection only).

To modify the software (To add or uninstall eachcomponent)

You can select the components to install or uninstallanytime after the installation.

You must be logged in as an administrator in order tomodify Multi-Function Station.


2. [Modify]A[Modify Utilities]. Then follow theon-screen instructions.

To uninstall the softwareYou must be logged in as an administrator in order touninstall Multi-Function Station.

[Start]A[All Programs]or [Programs]A[Panasonic]Athe units name A[Uninstall]. Thenfollow the on-screen instructions.

2.13 Starting Multi-FunctionStation[Start]A[All Programs]or [Programs]A[Panasonic]Athe units name A[Multi-FunctionStation]

R Multi-Function Station will appear.


[Scan] (page 35)

R To scan and display the scanned images.

R To scan and create an image file.

R To scan and send by email.

R To scan and convert an image into editable text data.

[PC FAX] (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)

R To send a document created on the computer as afax message (page 48).

R To display a fax document received on the computer(page 54).

[Remote Control] (page 78)

R To program the features.

R To store, edit or erase items in directories.*1

R To view items in the journal report or Caller ID list.*1

R To store caller information into directories.*1R To store or erase items for broadcast transmission.*1


[Utilities]

R To start the Multi-Function Viewer (page 35).

R To start the Device Monitor (page 78).

R To start the OCR application (page 33).

R To start the configuration web page (page 59,78) (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030, LAN connectiononly).

[Settings] (page 29)R To change the general settings.

R To change the settings for scanning.

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[ ]

R For detailed instructions on Multi-Function Station.

R To view operating instructions.

[ ]

R To display usage tips.

[ ]

R To display information about Multi-Function Station.

Note:

R You can confirm if the unit is connected to yourcomputer by using Device Monitor (page 78).

R Computer features (printing, scanning, etc.) may notfunction properly in the following situations:

When the unit is connected to a computer thatwas custom-built by the user.

When the unit is connected to the computer via aPCI card or other expansion card.

When the unit is connected to another piece of

hardware (such as a USB hub or interfaceadapter) and not connected directly to thecomputer.

To change the settings

You can change the settings for Multi-Function Stationbeforehand.

1. Select [Settings]from Multi-Function Station.

2. Click the desired tab and change the settings. A[OK]

[General]

[Launcher display setting]: To select the displaytype of the launcher.

[OCR Path]: To select the OCR software.

[PC name list up on device](KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030, LAN connection only): To selectwhether or not your computer name is displayed onthe unit.

[PC name](KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030, LANconnection only): The computer name that will bedisplayed on the unit.

[Scan]

[Save to]: To select the folder where the scannedimage will be saved.

[Viewer][File][Email][OCR][Custom] : To changescanning settings for Multi-Function scan application.

Note:

R Assign a unique name for the [PC name]to avoiderrors, or the scanned image may be sent to theincorrect computer.

To select the default Email software

The default Email software is used when

using 4.1.3 Scan to Email, page 32.You can select the default Email software as follows.

For Windows 2000:

1. [Start]A[Settings]A[Control Panel]A[Internet Options]A[Programs]A[E-mail]

2. Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email softwaresuch as [Outlook Express], etc. A[OK]

For Windows XP:

1. [Start]A[Control Panel]A[Internet Options]

A[Programs]A[E-mail]

2. Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email softwaresuch as [Outlook Express], etc. A[OK]

For Windows Vista:

1. [Start]A[Control Panel]A[Internet Options]A[Programs]A[Set programs]A[Setprogram access and computer defaults]

R If the [User Account Control]dialogue boxappears, click [Continue].

2. [Custom]

3. Select the desired MAPI-compliant Email softwaresuch as [Windows Mail], etc. from [Choose adefault e-mail program]. A[OK]

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3.1 Printing from WindowsapplicationsYou can print a file created in a Windows application. Forexample, 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]dialogue box, click[?], then click the desired item.


Note:

R For Microsoft PowerPoint, select [Color]or

remove the check next to [Grayscale]in the printdialogue so that coloured or grey objects will beprinted in greyscale properly.

3 Select the units name as the active printer.R If you have changed the name of the unit when

installing, select that name from the list.

R To change the printer settings, proceed asfollows.

For Windows 2000:

Click the desired tab and change the printersettings.

For Windows XP/Windows Vista:Click [Preferences], then click the desired tab.Change the printer settings, then click [OK].

4 Click [Print].R The unit will start printing.

Note:

R To stop printing from the unit, see page 79.

R To load paper, see page 15,16.

R For details about the paper specifications, seepage 105.

R If a printing error occurs, the Device Monitor(page 78) will start automatically and display theerror information.

Setting the printer properties

You can change the printer setting in step 3. Werecommend that you test paper (especially special sizesand types of paper) on the unit before purchasing largequantities.

You can change or display the settings on the followingtabs.

[Basic]: Paper size, media type, pages per sheet, etc.[Output]: Number of prints, collate, etc.

[Quality]: Quality, contrast, toner save feature, etc.

[Effects]: Watermark, overlay.

[Profile]: Saving the desired settings, selecting thesaved settings, etc.

[Support]: Version information.

Note:

R Select the desired media type on the [Basic]tabaccording to the recording paper.

Recording paper type Media type

Plain paper

75 g/m2to 90 g/m2[Plain Paper]

Thin paper

64 g/m2to 75 g/m2[Thin Paper]

Label [Label]

R When printing from a computer, the printer propertiessetting overrides the following units programmingfeatures:

Media type setting (feature #383 and feature

#384 on page 62) Toner save setting (feature #482 on page 63)

To print on labels

You can print not only on plain paper but also on specialmedia (labels).


R To load paper, see page 16.

Use labels designed for laser printing. We recommendthe following:

Avery

5160/5161/5162/5163/5164/5165/5167/5168

XEROX

LWH100/LWH110/LWH120/LWH130/LWH140

R Use the manual input tray to print labels.

R Load label sheets one page at a time for printing,print-side down.

R Remove each label after printing.

R Do not use the following types of labels:

Labels that are wrinkled, damaged or separated

from the backing sheet. Any sheet of labels that has spaces in it wheresome of the labels have been removed.

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Labels that do not completely cover the backingsheet as follows:

3.2 Easy Print UtilityBy printing using the Panasonic Easy Print Utility insteadof the printer driver, you can use useful printing featuresfor your convenience.

Preventing unnecessary printings by checking thepreview on PC screen

Combining multiple documents Saving a file in PDF format

For example, to print from WordPad, proceed as follows:

1 Open the document you want to print.

2 Select [Print...]from the [File]menu.

3 Select [Panasonic Easy Print Driver]as the activeprinter.

4 Click [Print].R The [Panasonic Easy Print Utility]dialogue will

be displayed. For details about the Easy Print

Utility, click [ ], then click the desired item.

5 View the print image by clicking the desired page inthe print page window (left column list).

R To change the printer settings, see page 31.

R To combine multiple documents created in

various applications, see page 31.R To save the file in PDF format, see page 31.

R Even if you set the number of prints on the originalapplication beforehand, you may have to re-set itfor the Easy Print Utility.

6 Click [Print]icon on the print toolbar.R The unit will start printing.

3.2.1 Ecology printing features

You can use various printing features and preview theprint image without test print.

Printer settings

You can change or display the settings on the followingtabs in step 5.

[Basic]: Paper size, layout printing

[Output]: Number of prints, paper source, media type

[Quality]: Colour mode, toner save

[Effects]: Header, watermark, footer

Combining multiple documents

You can display multiple pages created in variousapplications and handle it as a single document.

1. Perform step 1 to 4 on 3.2 Easy Print Utility.2. Open another document you want to add to Easy

Print Utility.

3. Select [Print...]from the [File]menu.

R The [Print]dialogue box will appear.

4. Select [Panasonic Easy Print Driver]as the activeprinter.

5. Click [Print].

R The document will be added after the last page ofthe previous document in the print previewwindow.

6. Repeat step 2 to 5.7. If necessary, change the printer settings (page 31).

8. Click [Print]icon on the print toolbar.

Note:

R The maximum number of documents that can bedisplayed in the [Print Page Operation]window is999 pages.

Saving a file as PDF file

You can save the previewed files in PDF format insteadof printing it.

1. Perform step 1 to 4 on 3.2 Easy Print Utility.

2. Click the [Save PDF file]icon on the Print toolbar.

R The [Save As]dialogue box appears.

3. Specify the folder to save, enter the file name, andthen click [Save]. The [Save PDF file]dialogueappears while PDF files are being created and saved.

Note:

R The PDF file created with Easy Print Utility is animage type.

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4.1 Scanning from the unit (PushScan)You can easily scan the document by using the operationpanel on the unit. You can select one of the followingscanning modes depending on how you intend to use thescanned image.

Viewing using Multi-Function Viewer (Viewer) Saving as a file to your computer (File)

Sending as an attached file to an email destinationfrom your computer (Email)

Using OCR software (OCR)

Sending as an attached file to an email destinationdirectly from this unit (Email address)

Sending to an FTP server (FTP)

Sending to an SMB folder (SMB)

Note:

R You can set the desired scan mode for push scanbeforehand (feature #493 on page 71).

R When scanning a document, we recommend usingthe scanner glass rather than the automaticdocument feeder for better results.

R Do not open the document cover when scanning adocument with the automatic document feeder.

MLowerN MStopN

MScanN

MStartN

MSetNMCNMDNMEN

Station keys


4.1.1 Scan to Multi-Function Viewer

1 Set the original (page 21).

2 MScanN

3 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select VIEWER.AMSetN

4 For USB connection:

Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select USB HOST.AMSetN

For LAN connection (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030only):

Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the computer towhich you want to send the scanned image. AMSetN

5 If necessary, change the scanning settings. PressMEN, press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the desired

setting. AMSetN6 MStartN

R The scanned image will be displayed in the[Multi-Function Viewer]window after scanning.However, when youselect PDF as a file format,the software that is associated to open PDF filewill start.

Note:

R To stop scanning, see page 79.

R You can save the images in TIFF, JPEG, BMP orPDF formats.

R The scanned image will be automatically saved in thefolder selected in the [Settings]window (page 29).

4.1.2 Scan to save as a file


2 MScanN

3 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select FILE. AMSetN





5 If necessary, change the scanning settings. PressMEN, press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the desiredsetting. AMSetN

6 MStartN

R The scanned image will be automatically savedin the folder selected in the [Settings]window.To change the folder, see page 29.

Note:


R You can save the images in TIFF, JPEG, BMP orPDF formats.

4.1.3 Scan to Email

You can send the scanned image as an email attachment

using email software on your computer.1 Set the original (page 21).

2 MScanN

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3 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select EMAIL. AMSetN






6 MStartNR The email software will automatically start and the

scanned image will be attached to a new emailmessage.

Note:R To select the default email software, see page 29.


R You can save the images in TIFF, JPEG or PDFformats.


4.1.4 Scan to OCR

With OCR software, you can convert an image into textdata that can be edited with word processing software.Readiris OCR software can be installed when installingMulti-Function Station.


2 MScanN

3 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select OCR. AMSetN


Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly toselect USB HOST.AMSetN




6 MStartNR The scanned image will be displayed in the OCR

window after scanning.

Note:


R You can save the images in TIFF, JPEG or BMPformats.

R For detailed instructions about OCR, select [Help].


4.1.5 Scan to email address (KX-MB2010/

KX-MB2030, LAN connection only)

You can send the scanned image as an attachment

without using email software.

Important:

R Program the email server, SMTP server settings(page 71) and the email destinations(page 72) beforehand.


2 MScanN

3 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select EMAILADDRESS. AMSetN

4 Enter the destination email address.Using station 13 (KX-MB2030 only):Press the desired station key.

Using station 46 (KX-MB2030 only):

Press MLowerN, then press the desired station key.

Using navigator key:

Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the desireddestination.

Using dial keypad:

Press MSetN, then enter the email address using thedial keypad (page 77).

5 MSetN6 If necessary, change the scanning settings. Press

MEN, press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the desiredsetting. AMSetN

7 MStartNR The scanned image will be sent as an email

attachment directly from this unit.

Note:



R You can search for an email address by initial.

Example: LISA

1. Perform steps 1 to 3 on 4.1.5 Scan to emailaddress (KX-MB2010/KX-MB2030, LANconnection only), page 33.

2. Press M5Nrepeatedly to display any name with theinitial L(see page 77 for character entry).

R To search for symbols, press MGN.

3. Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to display LISA.

R To stop the search, press MStopN.

R You can easily send scanned image to the desireddestinations using station keys (KX-MB2030 only).To use this feature, register email addresses tostation keys beforehand (page 72).

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1. Set the original (page 21).

2. MScanN

3. Using station 13:

Press the desired station key.

Using station 46:

Press MLowerN, then press the desired station

key.4. MSetNAMStartN

4.1.6 Scan to FTP server (KX-MB2010/


You can send the scanned image to a folder on an FTPserver.

Important:

R Program the FTP server settings beforehand(page 72).


2 MScanN

3 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select FTPSERVER. AMSetN

4 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the destinationto which you want to send thescanned image. AMSetN


6 MStartNR The scanned image will be automatically saved

in the selected folder on the FTP server.

Note:



R To display the scanned image, download the data toyour computer beforehand.

4.1.7 Scan to SMB folder (KX-MB2010/


You can send the scanned image to a folder on thenetwork.

Important:

R Program the SMB folder settings beforehand(page 72).


2 MScanN

3 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select SMBFOLDER. AMSetN

4 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the folder towhich you want to send the scanned image. AMSetN


6 MStartNR The scanned image will be automatically saved

in the selected folder on the network.

Note:



R If this function does not perform properly, consultyour network administrator. This units SMB functiondoes not support NTMLv2 and SMB signatures.

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4.2 Scanning from a computer(Pull Scan)

Note:

R When scanning a document, we recommend usingthe scanner glass rather than the automaticdocument feeder for better results.

R Do not open the document cover when scanning adocument with the automatic document feeder.

4.2.1 Using Multi-Function scan application

By clicking an application icon, the selected applicationstarts automatically after scanning.


2 Start Multi-Function Station. A[Scan]

3 Click the desired application icon.

R When you click [Custom], the pre-programmedapplication starts.

R To cancel scanning while the documents is beingscanned, click [Cancel].

Note:

R You can change the scanning settings beforehand foreach application (page 29).

R When you point to an application icon, the scanningsettings for that application are displayed as a tooltip.


4.2.2 Using Multi-Function Viewer


2 Start Multi-Function Station.

3 [Utilities]A[Viewer]R [Multi-Function Viewer]will appear.

4 Click the [Scan]icon in the [Multi-FunctionViewer]window.

R The units name dialogue box will appear.

5 If necessary, change the scanning settings on yourcomputer.R To preview the scanned image, click [Preview].

You can drag the frame to specify the scanningarea. If you change the scansettings, click[Preview]to refresh the scanned image.

If you use the automatic document feeder, onlythe first page will be previewed. When you needto refresh the scanned image, set the documentto preview again.

6 [Scan]R If you preview the scanned image using the

automatic document feeder in step 5, set thedocument again and click [Scan].

R The scanned image will be displayed in the[Multi-Function Viewer]window after scanning.

R To save the scanned image, select [Save As ...]from the [File]menu.

R To cancel scanning while the document is beingscanned, click [Cancel].

Note:

R You can display images in applications that supportTIFF, JPEG, PCX, DCX and BMP formats.

R You can save images in TIFF, JPEG, PCX, DCX,BMP or PDF formats.

R If the [Select...]button is displayed in [TargetDevice], click [Select...]to select the unit from thelist, and then click [OK].

The [Select...]button will not be displayed whenthere is only one printer driver installed.

R You can move, copy and delete a file or page.

4.2.3 Using other applications

Multi-Function Station includes a TWAIN and WIA

compliant scanner driver. You can also scan using otherapplications that support TWAIN or WIA scanning. Forscanning example, proceed as follows:


2 Start an application that supports TWAIN or WIAscanning.

3 For TWAIN scanning:Select [Acquire Image...]from the [File]menu.

For WIA scanning:

Select [From Scanner or Camera...]from the[File]menu.

R The units name dialogue box will appear.

4 If necessary, change the scanning settings on yourcomputer. A[Scan]

R The scanned image will be displayed in theapplication window after scanning.

R To cancel scanning while the document is beingscanned, click [Cancel].

Note:

R Scanning from WIA compliant applications is onlyavailable for Windows XP and Windows Vista, and

only via a USB connection.R Depending on the application used, the appearancemay differ slightly.

R If the [Select...]button is displayed in [TargetDevice]when performing TWAIN scanning, click[Select...]to select the unit from the list, and thenclick [OK].

The [Select...]button will not be displayed whenthere is only one printer driver installed.

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5.1 Making a copy

5.1.1 Using the scanner glass

MFax Auto AnswerN

MResolutionN

MContrastN MStopNMStartN

MCopy SizeN

MCopyN

MSetNMCNMDNMEN


1 If the MCopyNlight is OFF, turn it ON by pressingMCopyN.


3 If necessary, change the copy size (originaldocument size and recording paper size), resolutionand contrast according to the type of document.

R To select the copy size, see page 36.

R To select the resolution, see page 36.

R To select the contrast, see page 36.

4 If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99).

5 MStartNR The unit will start copying.

6 After you finish copying, press MStopNto reset thesettings you set in step 3 and 4.

Note:

R To stop copying, see page 79.

R You can change the default operation mode (feature#463 on page 63) and the timer before returning tothe default operation mode (feature #464 onpage 63) (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only).

R If the MFax Auto AnswerNlight is ON, the unit canreceive faxes automatically even when in the copymode (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only).

To select the copy size

1. Press MCopy SizeNrepeatedly to select ORIGINALSIZE.

2. Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the size of youroriginal document. AMSetN

3. Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the size ofrecording paper size.

R When #2is selected, you can change therecording paper size by pressing MENrepeatedly.

R The appropriate zoom rate will be setautomatically. Some copying features cannot beused during zoom copy. See page 37 fordetails.

4. MSetN

To select the resolution

1. Press MResolutionNrepeatedly.

TEXT/PHOTO: For both text and photographs.

TEXT: For text only.

PHOTO: For photographs, shaded drawings,etc.

2. MSetN

Note:

R You can change the default resolution (feature #461on page 69).

To select the contrast

Adjust this setting depending on the darkness orlightness of the document. 5 levels (low to high) areavailable.

Press MContrastNrepeatedly. AMSetN

Note:

R You can hold the previous contrast setting (feature#462 on page 63).

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5.1.2 Using the automatic document feeder

MCopyN

MStopNMStartN



3 If necessary, change the copy size (originaldocument size and recording paper size), resolutionand contrast according to the type ofdocument.

R To select the copy size, see page 36.

R To select the resolution, see page 36.

R To select the contrast, see page 36.


5 MStartNR The unit will start copying.

6 After you finish copying, press MStopNto reset thesettings you set in step 3 and 4.

Note:

R To stop copying, see page 79.

5.2 More copying featuresR Make sure that the MCopyNlight is ON.

5.2.1 Zoom copy (enlargement / reduction)


2 Press MZoomNrepeatedly to select the zoom rate thatfits the size of your document and recording paper.

ZOOM =100%*1

50%

200%

*1 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to change the zoomrate by 1 % at a time from 25%to 400%.

You can also enter the desired percentagespecifically by using the dial keys.

3 MSetN

4 If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99).AMStartN

5 After you finish copying, press MStopNto reset thisfeature.

Note:

R Zoom copy is not available for the following features:

Quick ID copy feature (page 38)

Image repeat feature (page 38)

Poster feature (page 40)

N in 1 feature (page 40)

Separate N in 1 feature (page 41)R You can hold the previous zoom setting (feature#468

on page 69).

R When using the scanner glass,the unit will onlyenlarge the right top corner of the document startingfrom the mark on the unit.

R When using the automatic document feeder,theunit will only enlarge the centre of the upper part ofthe document. To makean enlarged copy of thebottom of the document, turn the document around,and then make a copy.

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Example: 150 % enlarged copy

Using the scanner glass ():

Original document Enlarged copy

A

Using the automatic document feeder:

Original document Enlarged copy

Example: 70 % reduced copyUsing the scanner glass ():

Original document Reduced copy

A

Using the automatic document feeder:

Original document Reduced copy

5.2.2 Collate copy

The unit can collate multiple copies in the same order asthe original document pages.



3 Press MFNto display COLLATE.

4 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to display ON.

5 MSetN

6 Enter the number of copies (up to 99).

7 When using the scanner glass:1. MStartN

R The unit will scan 1 page.

2. Place the next document on the scanner glassand press MSetN. Repeat this until you havescanned all pages, and then press MStartN.

R The unit will start copying.

When using the automatic document feeder:

MStartN


Example: Making 2 copies of a 4-page originaldocument

4

3

2

1

4

3

2

1

4

4

3

3

2

2

1

1

Collated pages Uncollated pages

Note:

R The unit will store the documents into memory whilecollating the copies. If the memory becomes full whilestoring, the unit will only print out the stored pages.

R You can hold the previous collate setting (feature

#469 on page 69).

Proof set feature

To make 1 set of a collated copy first, press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to display PROOF SET(step 4on 5.2.2 Collate copy, page 38). The unit will make 1set of a collated copy and stop temporarily so you cancheck whether the copy was made as you expected. Ifthe copy is correct, press MStartNto continue copying.

If the copy is not correct, press MStopNand start againfrom the beginning.

5.2.3 Quick ID copy feature / Image repeatfeature (Scanner glass only)

Quick ID copy feature:To copy 2-sided documentsonto one page.

Image repeat feature:To copy a single documentrepeatedly onto one page.

Note:

R The copied documents will not be reduced to fit therecording paper, and useful for copying small sizeddocuments such as business cards.

1 Set the original (page 21).R To make a landscape copy, set the original in

landscape direction. To make a portrait copy, setthe original in portrait direction.

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R The scanning area changes according to theselected setting in step 4. See the following tablefor details. The shaded area will be scanned.

2 Press MPage LayoutNrepeatedly to select PAGELAYOUT.

3 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select QUIK IDCOPYor IMAGE REPEAT. AMSetN

4 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the number oforiginal documents from 2 in 1, 4 in 1or 8in 1. AMSetN

R For quick ID copy feature, go to the next step.

R For image repeat feature, go to step 6.

5 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the page layoutfrom LANDSCAPEor PORTRAIT. AMSetN


7 Quick ID copy feature:

1. MStartN


2. Place the next document on the scanner glassand press MSetN. Repeat this until all thedocuments are scanned.


R You can press MStartNanytime to startcopying.

Image repeat feature:

MStartN

8 After you finish copying, press MStopNto reset this

feature.

Note:

R You can save the previous page layout setting(feature #467 on page 69).

For quick ID copy feature

Original document Page layout

2 in 1 LANDSCAPE

PORTRAIT


4 in 1 LANDSCAPE

PORTRAIT

8 in 1 LANDSCAPE

PORTRAIT

For image repeat feature


2 in 1

4 in 1

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8 in 1

5.2.4 Poster feature (Scanner glass only)

You can make copies divided into 2 (1 2), 4 (2

2) or 9 (3 3) sections to make enlarged copiesof the individual sections. You can then glue themtogether to make a poster.



3 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select POSTER.AMSetN

4 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select 1 2, 2 2or 3 3. AMSetN

5 If necessary, enter the number of copies (up to 99).AMStartN


Note:


5.2.5 N in 1 feature

You can save paper by copying 2, 4 or 8 pages onto 1page. The documents will be reduced to fit the recordingpaper.

1 Set the original (page 21).R To make a portrait copy, set the original in portrait

direction. To make a landscape copy, set theoriginal in landscape direction.


3 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select N in 1.AMSetN

4 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the number oforiginal documents from2 in 1, 4 in 1or 8in 1. AMSetN

5 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the layout fromPORTRAITor LANDSCAPE. AMSetN


7 When using the scanner glass:

1. MStartN


2. Place the next document on the scanner glassand press MSetN. Repeat this until all thedocuments are scanned.


R You can press MStartNanytime to startcopying.

When using the automatic document feeder:

MStartN



2 in 1 PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

4 in 1 PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

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8 in 1 PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

Note:


Separate N in 1 feature (Scanner glass only)You can separate an N in 1 copied document back intoits original, separate pages. This feature is available fordocuments created using the 2 in 1and 4 in 1settings.

1. Set the original (page 21).

2. Press MPage LayoutNrepeatedly to select PAGELAYOUT.

3. Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select SEPARATE Nin 1. AMSetN

4. Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the number oforiginal documents from 2 in 1or 4 in 1.AMSetN

5. Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the page layoutof the original document from PORTRAITorLANDSCAPE. AMSetN

6. If necessary, enter the number of documents (up to99). AMStartN

7. After you finish copying, press MStopNto reset thisfeature.

5.2.6 Edge feature

You can set the unit not to copy the outer edges of thedocument without reducing the copied documents to fitthe recording paper. This is useful for copyingdocuments with dirty edges.

Note:

R This feature and page layout features cannot be usedat the same time (except for N in 1).


2 Press MPage LayoutNrepeatedly to select EDGE.

3 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select ON. AMSetN

4 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select LONG EDGE.AMSetN

5 Enter the desired edge width of long edge using thedial keypad. AMSetN

6 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select SHORTEDGE. AMSetN

7 Enter the desired edge width of short edge using thedial keypad. AMSetN

8 MStartN9 After you finish copying, press MStopNto reset this

feature.

Note:

R You can hold the previous edge setting (feature #473on page 69).

5.2.7 Margin feature

You can set the unit not to copy a particular edge of thedocument to make a margin. This is useful for bindingthe copied documents.

Note:

R To automatically reduce the copies according to theset margin, see feature #474 on page 69.

R This feature and page layout features cannot be usedat the same time.

1 Set the original (page 21).R To make a portrait copy, set the original in portrait

direction. To make a landscape copy, set theoriginal in landscape direction.

2 Press MPage LayoutNrepeatedly to selectMARGIN.

3 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select ON. AMSetN

4 Press MCNor MDNrepeatedly to select the pag

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