Panasonic KXFC238FX Operating Guide

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I cannot receive 
documents automatically.
L
The receiving mode is set to TEL mode.
Change the receiving mode to TAM/FAX mode (page 55), FAX 
ONLY mode (page 56) or TEL/FAX mode (page 54).
L
The time taken to answer the call is too long. Decrease the number 
of rings before the unit answers a call (feature #06 on page 66 and 
#78 on page 69).
L
The greeting message is too long. Record a shorter message 
(page 60).
The display shows 
CONNECTING.....”, but 
faxes are not received.
L
The receiving mode is set to FAX ONLY mode and the incoming 
call is not a fax. Change the receiving mode to TEL mode (page 
53)
, TAM/FAX mode (page 55) or TEL/FAX mode (page 54).
A blank sheet is ejected.
L
If a blank sheet is ejected after the received document is printed 
out, the size of the document sent by the other party is as large as, 
or larger than, the recording paper, or the receiving reduction rate 
is not programmed correctly. Program the proper rate in feature 
#36 (page 68).
L
The other party placed the document in their fax machine the 
wrong way. Check with the other party.
The printing quality is 
poor.
Please do not reuse the ink film!
Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film. Refer to page 9 for 
further details.
L
The thermal head is dirty. Clean it (page 102).
L
Some paper has instructions recommending which side to print on. 
Try turning the paper over.
L
You may have used paper with a cotton and/or fibre content that is 
over 20%, such as letterhead or resume paper.
L
If documents can be copied properly, the unit is working normally. 
The other party may have sent a faint document or there may be 
something wrong with the other party’s machine. Ask them to send 
a clearer copy of the document or to check their fax machine.
The other party complains 
that they cannot send a 
document.
L
The receiving mode is set to TEL mode.
Receive the document manually (page 52) or change the receiving 
mode to TAM/FAX mode (page 55) or FAX ONLY mode (page 56).
L
The memory is full of received documents due to a lack of 
recording paper, a lack of ink film or a recording paper jam. Install 
paper (page 17) or clear the jammed paper (page 97).
I cannot select the desired 
receiving mode.
L
If you want to set TAM/FAX or FAX ONLY mode, set the desired 
mode using feature #77 (page 69), and press {AUTO ANSWER
repeatedly to select the desired mode.
L
If you want to set TEL or TEL/FAX mode, set the desired mode 
using feature #73 (page 69), and press {AUTO ANSWER
repeatedly to select the desired mode.
L
The Distinctive Ring of feature #31 is activated (page 45).
I cannot receive 
documents using the 
handset.
L
The memory is full of received documents due to a lack of 
recording paper, a lack of ink film or a recording paper jam. Install 
paper (page 17) or clear the jammed paper (page 97).
Problem
Cause & Solution
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