Panasonic KXFC278FX Operating Guide
10.3.1 Initial settings
Problem
Cause & Solution
I cannot hear a dial tone.
R 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.
check the splitter/coupler.
R 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.
personnel to have the unit repaired. If the working telephone does not
operate properly, contact your telephone company.
R The power cord or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the
connections.
R If you have connected the fax machine through a computer modem, connect
the fax machine directly to a telephone line jack.
The unit does not work.
R Check the connections (page 17).
R Make sure that the cordless handset’s battery is installed correctly
R Make sure that the cordless handset’s battery is installed correctly
The unit does not ring.
I cannot make calls.
R The dialling mode setting may be wrong. Change the setting (feature #13
R The cordless handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer and try
again.
10.3.2 General
Problem
Cause & Solution
The unit displays “PAPER
JAMMED” even though paper
is installed.
JAMMED” even though paper
is installed.
R You forced the recording paper into the paper tray too strongly. Remove all
of the installed paper, and re-install it gently.
The unit displays “CHECK
PAPER” even though paper is
inserted.
PAPER” even though paper is
inserted.
MSETN to clear the message.
The other party complains
they only hear a fax tone and
cannot talk.
they only hear a fax tone and
cannot talk.
R FAX ONLY mode is set. Tell the other party the number is only used for
faxes.
R Change the receiving mode to TEL mode (page 30), TEL/FAX mode
MREDIALN or MPAUSEN on the
base unit does not function
properly.
base unit does not function
properly.
R If this button is pressed during dialling, a pause will be inserted. If pressed
immediately after a dial tone is obtained, the last number dialled will be
redialled.
redialled.
During programming, I
cannot enter the code or ID
number.
cannot enter the code or ID
number.
R All or part of the number is the same as another code or ID. Change the
number:
– remote operation ID (code): page 37, or feature #11 on page 39.
– fax activation code: feature #41 on page 42.
– auto disconnection code: feature #49 on page 43.
– remote operation ID (code): page 37, or feature #11 on page 39.
– fax activation code: feature #41 on page 42.
– auto disconnection code: feature #49 on page 43.
The ink film runs out quickly.
R Even if there are only a few sentences, every page that comes out of the
machine is considered a full page.
R Turn OFF the following features:
– sending report: feature #04 on page 39.
– journal report: feature #22 on page 40.
– Caller ID list: feature #26 on page 41.
– journal report: feature #22 on page 40.
– Caller ID list: feature #26 on page 41.
The base unit beeps.
R The memory reception alert of feature #44 is ON (page 42), and the unit has
a document in memory. Press MSTOPN to stop the beeps, then see the
displayed message instructions to solve the problem.
displayed message instructions to solve the problem.
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