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Five Star Reviews: | 40% This particular fax unit is one of the best products I've see yet November 10, 2015 This particular fax unit is one of the best products I've see yet. As an independent administrator for a number of corps here in NYC, most of my clients in the past have relied on "popular" ink jet brands that are not only expensive to operate, but lack in image quality and are many times, unreliable when connecting to newer "digital" fax lines.This one vastly surpasses not only in the volume of pages provided as a laser printer, but offers an impressive image quality when used either as a fax or copier that's very close to an original.This Panasonic fax/copier, is an excellent price with a quality output that's hard to beat, even with the more expensive brands. kx fl421 March 3, 2014 It does what I purchased it for. Have had no problem with it so far either in istallation or in functionning High quality fax February 23, 2014 This fax machine also works as a copier. It has many helpful features to make faxing easy, readable and reliable. The only complicated part is installing the cartridge (since it must be done in low light... due to the photo sensitive features of the cartridge). I have this hooked up to my main phone line and it does not accept faxes unless I hit "auto answer" That way I can use the same phone line for phone calls and faxing! Well built and easy operation August 24, 2013 I am so happy so far.Set up and assembly was easy. Print quality is good. It is bit On the expensive side but it is very well built. I recommend it. Great Fax Quality February 8, 2013 Today I replaced a 14-year-old Panasonic FAX with this one. Here are my first impressions:Assembling the drum unit and toner cartridge requires so much force, I was afraid to break something. I went back to the manual a few times to make sure I did not forget to remove a tab or a sticker, but no, you just have to push really hard while rotating the tonner barrel.The fax machine itself looks solid, but the paper trays feel very cheap and flimsy.Comparing to the old fax machine, I was surprised how good the quality of received faxes is; this is probably due to the error correction feature that works with compatible newer fax machines on the other end of the line.My setup for this unit is on a dedicated fax line, it works great for that. There is line out port for an answering machine, but I did not test that.So far I have good feelings about KX-FL421, I will update this review if anything alarming pops up. | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet |
Four Star Reviews: | 8% Works alright but has occasional issues sending pages. August 21, 2015 Works well but sometimes when faxing it'll accidentally pull in extra page, requiring you to cancel the fax and start over again. Not sure if this is because of the quality of paper I'm using or from static electricity in the paper--but my older fax didn't have these issues. Receiving has been fine, and I've had no issues with transmissions over both my VOIP and POTS lines. Panasonic Fax May 8, 2013 It is ten times faster sending a fax than my older Brother fax machine.Hopefully, it will last as long as my Brother fax!My one con is it does not automatically transmit, you have to wait for a fax tone, then press send. Excellent quality fax with some quirks and flaws January 28, 2012 UPDATED September 2012:Looking for a laser fax that wouldn't take up 3/4 of my office desk, I decided to gamble on this newly introduced laser fax machine from Panasonic.Overall, I am VERY pleased with both print quality and speed. This fax machine produces excellent quality copies, and does so relatively fast for a fax machine. The machine is well built, with controls and operation being mostly well thought out.There are some solid cons for this machine, however. Namely, it has a mind of it's own.The biggest problem is if you are using it on a shared line (a telephone line that is primarily for voice, but occasionally used to receive or send fax). The Auto Answer feature is the culprit. Worst case I've experienced is when I have placed a call, started talking with the other party, and randomly in the middle of our conversation, this alleged inanimate object unexpectedly chimes in to give us its two cents. "Oh, here it goes again, let me call you back after I figure out who is playing smart guy with the fax machine." The rest of the time, which is most of the time, it falls in line and does what it is supposed to, without completely destroying the conversation.Our voice mail machine (integrated cordless phone system) picks up exactly after 4 rings. On the Panasonic fax, I have Auto Answer set for 4 rings, like on my old Sharp fax. This Panasonic, however, sometimes also "squeals" before the voice mail answers OR while the voice mail machine has already answered. This makes for some humorous messages to play at company picnics, but I hardly find it funny for the person trying to leave a life or death voice mail. Sometimes even, it'll just start up shortly after answering the phone, well before the 4 rings!Again...When these infrequent / random voice interruptions occur, it's clearly NOT when fax machine is trying to connect on the other end.Our old Sharp fax machine that this Panasonic replaced NEVER did this. For "Auto" mode, the Sharp instead listened for a fax handshake tone on the line after a certain number of rings, without initiating. Perhaps there is something to making Auto Answer work properly that I am missing, but in the documentation it states very simply that Auto is either On or Off, and to specify the number of rings. That's it!There are no settings for initiation. I caution anyone reading this review that this machine is best suited to a dedicated line, a disappointing limitation if Auto Answer does not work on a shared line.Another major flaw which I cannot seem to understand from any perspective: The fact that the display is not backlit!! In 2011, the year of this machine's introduction, the customer expects a backlit display using LED, EL foil, simple incandescent lamp, OLED, two candles and a mirror....Whatever technology it takes! Come on, Panasonic! I'd have paid extra for the backlight if it were an "option"! This is just plain disregard for the consumer. | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet |
Three Star Reviews: | 10% Ok Machine, Had Issues At First. May 25, 2015 This is the third one of these I purchased. The product is great, when it works. The first two of these I bought, the cartridge was not functional or the front would not close. Finally the third worked, but after much struggle. This was not the product I thought it was. ... April 29, 2015 This was not the product I thought it was. It did not have an answering device, so I returned it. Worked well while it lasted (about 1 yr in busy environment), but found a better alternative. August 6, 2014 We used this in my busy cafe for about a year (50 to 80 faxes per day), before it decided that it wanted out of the business. The machine, when new, printed and received faxes very nicely. The problem is that most of the time, the toner cartridge is replaced by one of my employees rather than myself. The employees are usually in a rush when replacing the cartridges, and almost every time they replaced the toner, they would spill toner inside the machine due to the way the toner goes in. It seems so simple when you are familiar with the machine, but I learned early on that I could not expect my employees to be as careful as I am.After about a year of clumsy toner replacements, the machine decided it no longer wanted to print clean faxes or copies. I opted to go with a Brother laser fax machine (model FAX2840)to replace this one, and I could not be happier. The toners are designed so that anyone can replace them blindfolded, and I no longer worry every time the low toner light shows up, because it's so easy for my employees to just pop out the old Brother toner and pop the new one in.If you have a busy business environment, and rely on employees to manage supplies in your fax machine I would recommend going with a different machine than this one. | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet |
Two Star Reviews: | 12% Junk October 6, 2016 A piece of junk. First, the genius who dreamed up the method for inserting the toner cartridge needs to be moved to the loading dock. You can't insert it without spilling toner all over the place. Second, the latches to hold down the top don't hold. The one on the right is not tight and the one on the left doesn't hold at all. I wasted my money on this fax. I do not like the small toner April 23, 2015 This product was not a well constructed as a Brother that I have. I do not like the small toner. Two Stars December 14, 2014 Still trying to find time to set it up. Seems complicated and time consuming. This item was used, didn't come with ink ~ ... November 8, 2014 This item was used, didn't come with ink ~ was in a pinch for time....but all the information was in the memory of someone elses office. Not pleased | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet |
One Star Reviews: | 30% I worked good for one year March 16, 2017 Quit working 1 yr and one month after purchase. We occasionally use our fax machine so this is not an item we beat to death. Customer service from the manufacture stinks. I worked good for one year. Very disappointed. One Star December 1, 2016 worked for 2 years and now the drum is gone!is that a product for 2 years only??? By far the worst ever fax machine July 22, 2016 By far the worst ever fax machine. Trouble at day one. Poor Poor customer service through Mfg Panasonic. Continued to limp along and then finally after 3 more calls to Panasonic and no satisfaction (obvious they read from a script) called Amazon. Amazon refunded my money and I am rid of this piece of junk. Bought another from Amazon another mfg and absolutely love and it worked right out of the box!!! Do not recommend Terrible quality August 21, 2015 This fax machine is cheaply made and does not work properly. We have been through three machines in less than one year. Each machine makes a terrible squealing noise that reminds you of metal on metal brakes and nails on a chalk board. Panasonic has replaced it twice and the machine I received today still makes the noise and is cracked. I would strongly recommend you not purchase this even though the price seems to warrant it. My secretaries were unhappy Lots of jamming Went back to ... April 18, 2015 My secretaries were unhappyLots of jammingWent back to the more expensive Brother fax Very bad experience with this fax machine April 8, 2015 Very bad experience with this fax machine.This machine does not fax more than 2 pages and is extremely slow. Within 2 months it has started making noises as if it was 10 years old.Would advice not to buy this item. | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet |
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Article Number | 0763615909518 | 0799198996195 | 0843964029584 | 0885170023857 | 0612058562982 |
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Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic | LD Products | Panasonic | Speedy Inks |
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Color | Black | Black | Black | Black | 2pk - Black |
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Formatted Price | $139.95 | - | - | - | - |
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Height | 337.8 in | 78.0 in | 94.5 in | 215.7 in | 118.1 in |
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Label | - | Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic |
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Length | 553.5 in | 125.2 in | 437.0 in | 278.7 in | 484.3 in |
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Manufacturer | Teledynamics | Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic |
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Model | KX-FL421 | KXFAT88 | KX-FAT88 | KXFAD89 | - |
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MPN | KX-FL421 | KXFAT88 | KX-FAT88 | KXFAD89 | FBA_KX-FAT88PK2_OSYI |
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Number of Items | 1 | - | - | - | - |
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Number of Parts | KX-FL421 | KXFAT88 | KX-FAT88 | KXFAD89 | FBA_KX-FAT88PK2_OSYI |
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Product Group | CE | Office Product | Office Product | Office Product | Office Product |
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Product Type | SCANNER | INK_OR_TONER | INK_OR_TONER | INK_OR_TONER | INK_OR_TONER |
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Publisher | Teledynamics | Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic |
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Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Score | 6.6 | - | - | 10 | - |
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Studio | Teledynamics | Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic | Panasonic |
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Title | - | Panasonic Toner Cartridge (KX-FAT88) | LD © Compatible Replacement for Panasonic KX-FAT88 Black Laser Toner Cartridge for use in Panasonic KX-FL421 Printer | Panasonic Drum Unit (KX-FAD89) | Speedy Inks - 2 Pack Compatible Panasonic KX-FAT88 Black Laser Toner KXFAT88 for use in KX-FL421 |
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Warranty | One Year Labor & Parts | 90 day limited. | - | 90 day limited. | - |
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Weight | 57.5 oz | 0.5 oz | 1.4 oz | 8.8 oz | 3.1 oz |
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Width | 557.9 in | 526.8 in | 106.3 in | 526.8 in | 275.6 in |
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Feature | Super G3 Fax with 33.6 kbps Modem Caller ID Compatible 10-CPM Laser Copier Top loading paper tray holds up to 250 pages for high-volume fax reception Junk Fax Prohibition Feature | Original Panasonic Toner Cartridge 2,000 Pages | Page Yield: 2,000 | Shelf Life: 24-36 months We offer lightning fast shipping on all printing supply and inkjet photo paper orders The use of LD replacement ink and toner cartridges does not void your printers warranty All LD branded products are backed by a 100% satisfaction and LIFETIME guarantee For use in the following Panasonic KX printer: KX-FL421 | For use in Panasonic KX-FL421 Laser Fax Helps deliver quality results Quick, easy installation | For use in: KX-FL241 Page Yield: 2000 | Color: Black Shelf Life: 24-36 months The use of compatible replacement laser toner cartridges and supplies does not void your printer warranty. Backed by a Two (2) year guarantee |
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