Customer Reviews

Panasonic KX-FG2451 Plain Paper Fax/Copier with 2.4GHz FHSS GigaRange? Cordless Phone and Digital Answering System

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

We were looking for an inexpensive, compact fax with cordless phone, but which also identified the incoming calls so we could screen out solicitors. This did all that, and the price was right, and installation easy. Both the fax unit and the cordless phone have the caller ID feature, which was a plus. The only disappointment was that Staples does not carry a generic version of the replacement film, and the Panasonic replacement film is pricy. So just don't let your kids copy their term papers on it!

I wanted to replace my very old but still perfectly good Panasonic thermal fax + corded handset with a plain paper cordless model no larger than my old one. This model is actually smaller than my old one, however:

* The quality of the faxes is mediocre at best.
* The quality of the copies is truly terrible - the lines are uniformly fuzzy on every setting.

If I were happy with the fax and copy quality I might be able to live with:

* The angle of the display makes it impossible to read it if you are sitting in a chair and the unit is sitting flat on a desk. You either have to stand up or, as I did, shim the back so the front is at an angle and the display is facing you instead of the ceiling.
* I have small hands, but the handset feels too small, compared to my Panasonic land-line cordless, and uncomfortable to use, even compared to my not-particularly-tiny cell phone.
* The ink film is NOT available anywhere in my state and must be ordered and shipped, adding not only time but 65% to the cost of the product. Nor have I been able to find a compatible generic, locally or online.

On the plus side, the answering machine works as expected.

This machine might be OK for someone who doesn't use it as a phone, rarely sends or receives faxes, and doesn't care about copy quality.

Im happy with the purchase. The replacement film could be a little less expensive. Very easy to use and set up. I would recomend for a home fax that you dont use a whole lot. Answering machine works great. Very loud ring too.

Got this fax/answering machine for my small business & family of 4. The fax works great, prints clearly. Phone also works really good. User friendly, has TONS of options for settings, and has many features that I didn't expect. Would definately recommend this product and I am very happy with the purchase.

I have a very small business of my own so this works fine. If you have a bigger business you will want a different machine because this thing would suck up the toner. I only use my fax 2 times per week and this is my primary household phone so it works well for me. And hey! It looks great!

This fax/answering machine was to solve my problems of needing one land line for both uses. It worked fine in the distinguishing between a fax coming in or a person calling to leave a message. However, the fax quality was so poor that I could hardly make out what was transmitted. very disappointing. I returned the machine for this reason.

This Panasonic telephone, fax, copier, answering machine is great; it is easy to program and the copy quality is good. I would recommend this product.

I have had this model before and have been very pleased with its capabilities. It is the only machine with a Cordless Phone, which allows for convenience and flexibility. The only thing that I didn't like was the fact that after awhile, I had problems putting in a new ribbon. Eventually the clip broke and I had to replace the machine. The last year of its life involved saying a prayer that it would click in and work again. But considering the price and all its capabilities, 5 years is probably a very good lifetime for a machine that is used constantly.

This fax machine is very good for the price and the features included. It is not too pricey and good quality for the price but let's examine a little further.

Pro's
1. Has a caller ID on both the wireless phone and fax machine. This allows you to carry your wireless phone around your office without having to look at the fax machine to see who is calling.

2. Faxes going out are good and it has not jammed on me yet. Although I suggest you don't overstuff with tons of paper. This is good for small faxes not 50 or large amount. For small business it will suffice.

3. Answering machine. The answering machine built in is of good value. It isn't the best though because it is digital and when you call in to it you can tell it is digital. For small business it is good but if you want crystal clear voice well I would consider another.

4. It works as a copier but is okay. It's black and white but copier is low to medium quality. It should not replace a computer copier or a office copy machine. I don't use the copier cause I got a HP Photosmart All in one.

Con's

1. Incoming faxes. It is of okay quality for incoming but don't expect super high quality. It uses a printer ribbon so it is not like a laser jet.

2. The reception is okay but is not like a high tech multi line phone.

Overall for small businesses it is fine. Large businesses I would look elsewhere. This fax machine is meant for faxes once in awhile but not constant. The wireless phone with answering machine allows you to just have this unit and you don't have to purchase an extra answering machine. For the price well worth it. Just a bit of warning is that if you plan to fax everyday or every couple of hours then this may not be the right product. Recommended for very small businesses, home offices, or home usage.

This phone simply is not loud enough. I can hardly hear the other party when I adjust it to maximum volume.