PHILIPS
D escription of the multifunctional machine
Base station Cordless handset
paper tray
paper feeder
scanner cover
control panel charger for 
the cordless 
paper exit tray handset
 Display symbols on the  Display symbols on the 
base station cordless handset
Selected options will be highlighted with an arrow (») à if  the à symbol lights up the rechargeable battery is 
Resolution: charged. If  the ì symbol appears on the display the 
f for text and graphics rechargeable battery is almost fl at
% for very small print and graphics $ silent ringing
F for photographs , lights up when you make a call and fl ashes when you 
If  none of  the three arrow symbols (d) in the left- receive a call
hand part of  the display is marked with a § the 
machine is in standard mode W an SMS has been received and can be read on the dis-
play of  the base station
: transmission of  faxes or SMS
s lights up when the cordless handset is registered to the 
The square (§) above the four arrows (d) in the middle base station and is within its range. If  the s symbol 
of  the display shows how full the memory is fl ashes the cordless handset is not registered to the 
; on: faxes will be received automatically base station. The s symbol does not appear if  the 
fl ashing: faxes are stored in the memory cordless handset is out of  range of  the base station 
off: memory is full or you have disabled automatic or the base station has been disconnected from the 
fax reception power supply
Key assignment on the base station
M to select functions
C return to 
previous  OK  confi rm 
K c olour  copy menu; to selec-
 delete tion
Á  scan
w help X s top; return / choose between 
to  stand-by options; move the 
mode  cursor on the display
K  black-and-white  copy
v if  this symbol fl ashes L r edial
please read the O  contrast
information on the 
display À  broadcast—send a 
fax or SMS to several 
» send SMS; the recipients
lamp above the 
button lights up f%F  resolution
if  you receive an Y  start fax transmission or 
SMS message copying
} call up  directory 
entries
 keypad for text input keypad for numbers
K ey assignment on the cordless handset
 R press briefl y: to call the last  
number dialled m for calling up a telephone book 
long press: call up recently re- entry on the cordless handset 
ceived calls with calling line (under BASE you will fi nd the 
identifi cation directory of  the base station); 
for starting fax reception after 
C  press briefl y: return to last menu lifting the cordless handset
item, delete the last entry made 
long press: return to standby O K confi rm entries
mode, delete an entire entry (  press dial key briefl y: to take 
) to end a call your cordless handset off  hook
long press (two seconds): to call 
/ for selecting a function; searching up the last numbers dialled
in the redial list
Menu f unctions on the cordless handset
Your cordless handset is equipped with the following 4 Settings 4 SET
menu functions, which you can access with the / button:  If  function 41 is disabled, you must press ) to end a 
1 Telephone book   telephone call. If  function 41 is enabled you can end a 
1 Phone BK
 You can create new entries, edit existing entries and telephone call by replacing the cordless handset on the 
access the directory on your base station (see chapter charging station.
Cordless handset / Telephone book). 5 B ase 5 base
2 Calls / Logs   Use function 51 to register an additional cordless 
2 Calls
 The logs list contains the last 30 transmissions (faxes handset of  the original type on the base station (see 
sent and received, SMS messages and telephone calls). chapter Hints & tips / Registering and deregistering 
On your cordless handset you can delete the redial an additional cordless handset of  the original type). If  
list or check the duration of  the last fax transmission you use one cordless handset for more than one base 
or last telephone call (see chapter Hints & tips / station you can set which base station has highest pri-
Logs). ority with function 52.
3 Ring tone 3 RING v The m enu functions for the base station are listed 
 On your cordless handset you can select a ring in the Appendix / Functions list. You can print 
tone and adjust the ring volume (see chapter out this list with function 51 (on the base station).
Cordless handset / Ringer volume). You can 
switch to silent mode with the function 33 (see chap-
ter Cordless handset / Silent call reception). Func-
tion 34 lets you switch the key tones on the cordless 
handset on or off  (see chapter Cordless handset / 
Audible signals).
Contents Fax ...........................................23
Sending a fax Y .................................................23
Directory } ...............................................23
Safety instructions...................6 Redial L ...........................................................24
Broadcast À .....................................................25
Installation ...............................7 Resolution f%F ..........................................25
Unpacking .............................................................7 Contrast O ..........................................................25
Operating the base station..................................7 Receiving faxes ....................................................25
Loading paper.......................................................7 Memory lock........................................................25
Operating the cordless handset..........................8 Send report...........................................................26
Connections ..........................................................9 Delayed transmission..........................................26
Additional devices................................................9 Polling ...................................................................26
Power supply........................................................10
Country selection ................................................10 Copy.........................................27
Inserting cartridges .............................................10 Inserting a document..........................................27
Cartridge alignment ............................................11 Standard copy K ................................................27
Your number and name .....................................11 Optional copy K ...............................................27
Date and time ......................................................12
PC connection .....................................................12 Scan to PC ..............................29
Software installation............................................12 Inserting a document..........................................29
Scanning a document Á ...................................29
Settings....................................17
Date and time ......................................................17 Print.........................................31
Your number and name .....................................17
Country and language.........................................17 SMS..........................................33
HELP function w ............................................17 Sending an SMS » .....................................33
ISDN connection................................................17 Receiving an SMS ...............................................33
Network type (PABX) ........................................17
Set fax reception..................................................18 Advanced settings ..................35
Special settings.....................................................18 Settings list ...........................................................35
External answering machine .............................18 Fax settings...........................................................35
SMS settings.........................................................35
Cordless handset ....................20 Scan settings.........................................................35
Making a call ........................................................20 Printer settings.....................................................36
Redial.....................................................................20
Telephone book m ..........................................20 Hints & tips .............................37
Calling line identifi cation ..................................20 Ordering information.........................................37
Ring signal type ...................................................20 Change cartridges................................................37
Ringer volume .....................................................20 Cartridge capacity................................................38
Adjusting the call volume ..................................21 Logs.......................................................................38
Silent call reception $ .......................................21 Commands ...........................................................39
Audible signals.....................................................21 Lock.......................................................................39
Muting...................................................................21 Registering and deregistering an additional 
Internal phone calls ............................................21 cordless handset of  the original type ...............39
Additional telephone ..........................................21 Care and maintenance ........................................40
Locate the cordless handset...............................22
Switching on and off ..........................................22 Appendix .................................42
Functions list........................................................42
Technical settings ................................................43
Technical data ......................................................43
Guarantee .............................................................44
Index .....................................................................46
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Contents
 Safety Your MF-JET 495 has been tested to EN 60950 
or IEC 60950 and may only be operated on tele-
phone networks and power supplies that con-
instructions form to these standards.
In a thunderstorm, disconnect the multifunc-
Please read and follow all warning notices and tional device from both the mains and the 
instructions. telephone line. If  you are unable to disconnect 
Your multifunctional device should be installed the MF-JET 495, avoid using the machine or the 
on a level and stable surface. The surface should telephone during the storm. There is a risk of  
be smooth and horizontal. The machine may be electric shock from lightning and risk of  damage 
damaged if  it falls and may cause serious injury, to the machine.
especially to small children. Place the MF-JET Your MF-JET 495 is only intended for use in the 
495 at least 10 cm away from other electrical de- country in which it was purchased. It may only 
vices and objects. be operated with telephone systems and power 
Do not place the machine in direct sunlight. Do equipment which meet these standards.
not place it near to a radiator, heater, radio, televi- For safety reasons, the cordless handset should 
sion or air conditioning unit. Do not allow it to never be placed on the charger without its re-
come into contact with dust, water or chemicals. chargeable batteries or battery cover.
Make sure that air can circulate freely around Explanation of  the safety instructions on the 
the MF-JET 495. Do not operate your multi- cordless handset:
functional device in enclosed spaces such as 
boxes, cupboards, cabinets etc. Do not cover the v General warning
machine. Do not place the MF-JET 495 on soft ! Do not touch contacts
surfaces such as beds, duvets, cushions, sofas or 
carpets as there is a risk of  overheating and fi re. ? Further information in the user guide
Only use the power supply included with the 
product. Using an unauthorised power supply 
may damage the device.
Do not touch telephone wires or mains cables 
where the insulation is missing or damaged un-
less they are already disconnected.
If  the housing of  your multifunctional device 
or the power supply—in particular the power or 
telephone cables—, are damaged, please unplug 
the MF-JET 495. The housing of  the device may 
only be opened by authorised service personnel.
Unplug the MF-JET 495 from the mains and 
telephone line before cleaning. Do not use liquid 
or aerosol cleaning agents such as sprays, alcohol 
or polishes.
Do not expose the machine to rain or any other 
form of  moisture. There is a risk of  electric 
shock or fi re. If  any liquid is accidentally spilled 
into the MF-JET 495, immediately remove the 
power plug and have the device professionally 
inspected.
If  you want to use another cordless phone, en-
sure that the machine and the base station of  
the other cordless phone are at least 15 cm apart 
otherwise you may get acoustic interference in 
the handset.
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Safety instructions
I nstallation  Operating the base 
station
 Unpacking Please read all warning notices and instructions 
and follow them precisely!
Unpack the box and check that it includes the 
following: 1 Insert the paper tray in the slots provided be-
hind the paper feed mechanism.
telephone cable with mains cable 
plug (country-specific) with plug
power supply ink cartridges 
and starter card 
“ Plug’n’Print”
paper tray 2 Pull out the paper exit tray.
base station
cordless handset
 charger for the three rechargeable 
cordless handset batteries AAA/NiMH
installation CD
 Loading  paper
installation guide Please use only paper which is specifi cally intend-
ed for use with ink cartridge printers (standard 
user guide format is A4 210×297 mm, 80 g/m²). Follow the 
instructions of  the manufacturer.
v Do not load paper while the MF-JET 495 
is printing!
 In the event of  a paper jam see chapter 
Hints and tips / Paper feed.
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Installation
1 To prevent several sheets being drawn into 
the machine at once, fi rst fan out the paper v The base station and cordless handset are 
to separate the sheets and then straighten the matched to one another at the factory. You 
stack on a fl at surface before inserting it into do not have to make any adjustments.
the paper feed.  Before you use the handset for the fi rst 
time the rechargeable batteries need to 
recharge for at least 12 hours.
 Do not use the cordless handset any fur-
ther than 50 m (indoors) and 300 m (out-
doors) from the base station.
 The cordless handset should never be 
2 Insert up to 100 sheets of  paper up to the placed in the charging station without its 
end-stop in the paper feed mechanism. batteries. This could permanently damage 
the cordless handset.
3 Connect the cordless handset to the charger 
and connect the charger to the power supply.
v Fully draining the rechargeable batteries 
about once a week will prolong their life.
O perating the cordless  Do not use non-rechargeable batteries 
handset under any circumstances.
Your cordless handset is fi tted with three  Dispose of  old rechargeable batteries in 
AAA/NiMH rechargeable batteries at the factory. accordance with the rules and regulations 
If  you need to replace the rechargeable batteries in your country.
you should replace them with original recharge-  The manufacturer accepts no liability for 
able batteries of  this type. failure to comply with these instructions.
1 Remove the battery compartment cover at the 
back of  the handset by pressing in the small 
round opening with a tool. Push the cover 
back. Insert the three rechargeable batteries 
as indicated in the battery compartment.
2 Close the battery compartment.
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Installation