Panasonic KX-FP205 Operating Guide
8. Help
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Troubleshooting
8.3 When a function does not work, check here
8.3.1 Initial settings
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MODEM ERROR”
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There is something wrong with the unit’s modem. Contact our service
personnel.
personnel.
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NO FAX REPLY”
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The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try
again.
again.
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OPEN CABINET
CHECK FILM SLACK”
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OPEN CABINET
CHECK FILM TYPE”
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Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film (page 6).
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The ink film is slack. Tighten it (see step 5 on page 9).
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The fax machine is positioned near appliances such as TVs or speakers
which generate an intense magnetic field.
which generate an intense magnetic field.
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PAPER JAMMED”
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A recording paper jam occurred. Remove the jammed paper (page 43).
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You forced the recording paper into the paper tray too strongly. Remove all
of the installed paper, and re-install it gently.
of the installed paper, and re-install it gently.
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PHONEBOOK FULL”
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There is no space to store new items in the phonebook. Erase unnecessary
items (page 16).
items (page 16).
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PLEASE WAIT”
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The unit is checking that there is no slack or crease in the ink film. Wait for
a moment while the check is completed.
a moment while the check is completed.
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REDIAL TIME OUT”
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The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try
again.
again.
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REMOVE DOCUMENT”
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The document is jammed. Remove the jammed document (page 44).
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Press {STOP} to eject the jammed paper.
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TRANSMIT ERROR”
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A transmission error occurred. Try again.
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If you send a fax overseas, try the following:
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Use the overseas transmission mode (feature #23 on page 32).
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Add 2 pauses at the end of the telephone number or dial manually.
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UNIT OVERHEATED”
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The unit is too hot. Stop using the unit for a while and let the unit cool down.
Problem
Cause & Solution
I cannot hear a dial tone.
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The telephone line cord is connected to the [EXT] jack on the unit. Connect
to the [LINE] jack (page 12).
to the [LINE] jack (page 12).
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If you used a splitter/coupler to connect the unit, remove the splitter/coupler
and connect the unit to the wall jack directly. If the unit operates properly,
check the splitter/coupler.
and connect the unit to the wall jack directly. If the unit operates properly,
check the splitter/coupler.
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Disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working
telephone. If the working telephone operates properly, contact our service
personnel to have the unit repaired. If the working telephone does not
operate properly, contact your telephone company.
telephone. If the working telephone operates properly, contact our service
personnel to have the unit repaired. If the working telephone does not
operate properly, contact your telephone company.
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The power cord or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the
connections.
connections.
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If you have connected the fax machine through a computer modem,
connect the fax machine directly to a telephone line jack.
connect the fax machine directly to a telephone line jack.
I cannot make calls.
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The dialing mode setting may be wrong. Change the setting (feature #13 on
page 31).
page 31).
The unit does not work.
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Check the connections (page 12).
The unit does not ring.
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The ringer volume is turned OFF. Adjust it (page 13).
Display
Cause & Solution
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