Introduction Welcome, and thank you for choosing a Sharp facsimile! The features and specifications of your new Sharp fax are shown below. Automatic dialling Rapid Key Dialling: 8 numbers Speed Dialling: 80 numbers Initial starter film (included with fax Imaging film machine): 10 m roll (approx.
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Weight Approx. 3.5 kg As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
Important safety information • Do not disassemble this machine or attempt any procedures not described in this manual. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • This machine must only be connected to a 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, earthed (3-prong) outlet. Connecting it to any other kind of outlet may damage the machine.
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• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never install telephone sockets in wet locations unless the socket is specifically designed for wet locations. • Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. •...
1. Installation Unpacking Checklist Before setting up, If any are missing, make sure you contact your dealer have all of the or retailer. following items. Original Paper tray document extension support Rapid key Handset labels Operation Handset manual lead Telephone Gears (4) line cord Imaging film...
A Look at the Operation Panel A Look at the Operation Panel 9 10 FACE DOWN (MAX 10 SHEETS) TEL FAX TEL/FAX A.M. SPEED RECEPTION VOLUME DIAL MODE DOWN REPEAT REC/MEMO PLAY/SKIP RESOLUTION FUNCTION REDIAL DELETE HOLD/ PQRS WXYZ COPY/HELP SEARCH STOP SPEAKER...
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A Look at the Operation Panel RESOLUTION key Press this key to adjust the resolution and contrast before sending or copying a document. VOLUME key Press these keys to adjust the volume of the speaker when the SPEAKER key has been pressed, or the volume of the ringer at all other times.
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A Look at the Operation Panel STOP key Press this key to cancel operations before they are completed. START/MEMORY key Press this key to send or receive a document, or to scan a document into memory before sending it. COPY/HELP key When a document is in the feeder, press this key to make a copy.
Connections Connections Points to keep in mind when setting up Do not place the machine in Do not place the machine near direct sunlight. heaters or air conditioners. Keep dust away from the Keep the area around the machine. machine clear. About condensation If the machine is moved from a cold to a warm place, it is possible that condensation may form on the scanning glass, preventing proper...
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Connections Handset Connect the handset as shown and place it on the handset rest. ♦ The ends of the handset lead are identical, so they will go into either socket. Make sure the handset cord goes into the socket marked with a handset symbol on the side of the machine! Use the handset to make...
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Connections Power lead Plug the power lead into a 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, earthed (3-prong) AC outlet. Caution! Do not plug the power lead into any other kind of outlet. This will damage the machine and is not covered under the warranty. The machine does not have a power on/off switch, so the power is turned on and...
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Connections Telephone line cord Insert one end of the line cord into the socket on the back of the machine marked TEL. LINE. Insert the other end into a wall telephone socket. Be sure to insert the telephone line cord into the TEL.
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Connections Trays Attach the paper tray extension. ♦ Pull the paper release plate forward. Insert the paper tray extension horizontally into the notches in the paper tray. Rotate the paper tray extension up until it snaps into place. Attach the original document support. Note: The original document support has a top side and a...
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Connections Extension phone (optional) If desired, you can connect an extension phone to the TEL. SET socket on the fax. Remove the seal covering the TEL. SET socket. Connect the extension phone line to the TEL. SET socket.
Follow the steps below to load or replace the film. The initial starter roll of When replacing the film, use a imaging film included with roll of Sharp FO-3CR imaging your fax can print about film. One roll can print about 30 A4 pages.
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Loading the Imaging Film If you are installing the imaging film for the first time, go to Step 6. Remove the imaging film cartridge from the print compartment (grasp the handle at the front of the cartridge) and turn it over. Remove the used film from the cartridge.
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Loading the Imaging Film Remove the new roll of imaging film from its packaging. • Do not yet remove the band that holds the rolls together. Insert the large gear into the green end of the empty spool. Make sure the two protrusions on the large gear fit firmly into the slots in the end of the spool.
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Loading the Imaging Film Insert the large gear into the large holder on the imaging film cartridge (make sure it clicks into place), and then insert the small gear on the other end of the spool into its holder. Cut the band that holds the two spools together. Unroll the film slightly and insert the small gears into their holders.
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Loading Printing Paper. Display shows: FUNCTION INITIALIZE FILM START/MEMORY When to replace the imaging film Replace the imaging film when the display shows: FILM END Use the following imaging film, which is available from your dealer or retailer: Sharp FO-3CR Imaging Film...
Loading Printing Paper Loading Printing Paper You can load A4 size paper in the paper tray. The maximum number of sheets is: ♦ 60 for paper from 60 to 75 g/m ♦ 50 for paper from 75 to 90 g/m Fan the paper, and then tap the edge against a flat surface to even the stack.
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Loading Printing Paper Push the paper release plate back down. If the paper release plate is not pushed down, paper feed errors will result. Note: When receiving faxes or copying documents, do not allow a large number of pages to accumulate in the output tray. This may obstruct the outlet and cause paper jams.
Entering Your Name and Fax Number Entering Your Name and Fax Number Before you can begin using Once you enter this your fax, you need to enter information, it will your name and the automatically appear telephone number of your at the top of each fax fax.
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Up to 24 characters can be entered. ♦ To enter two letters in succession that require the same key, press the SPEAKER key after entering the first letter to advance the cursor. SPEAKER Example: SHARP = 77777 444 22 7777...
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Entering Your Name and Fax Number SPACE = SPEAKER move HOLD/ SEARCH move SPEED Press this key to delete the DIAL letter highlighted by the cursor. REDIAL Press this key to change case. WXYZ PQRS HOLD/ SEARCH Press this key to move the cursor to the left.
Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time The date and time appear in the display and reports, and are printed at the top of every page you fax. 3 key FUNCTION key START/ * key MEMORY key STOP key Note: The imaging film and printing paper must be loaded before the date and time can be set.
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Setting the Date and Time Press the START/MEMORY key. START/MEMORY • The currently set date will appear in the display. Enter a two-digit number for the day ("01" to "31"). • To correct a mistake, press the SPEED DIAL key to move the cursor back to the mistake, and then enter the correct number.
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Setting the Date and Time Press the START/MEMORY key to start the clock. START/MEMORY The display will show: STORE JUNK # Press the STOP key to return to the date and time display. STOP...
Selecting the Reception Mode Selecting the Reception Mode Your fax machine has four modes for receiving incoming calls and faxes: TEL mode: This mode is the most convenient for receiving phone calls. Faxes can also be received; however, all calls must first be answered by picking up the fax's handset or an extension phone connected to the same line.
Selecting the Reception Mode Setting the reception mode Press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to the desired mode. RECEPTION MODE key 01 FEB 10:30 TEL/FAX A.M. RECEPTION MODE 01 FEB 10:30 TEL/FAX A.M. 01 FEB 10:30 TEL/FAX A.M.
Volume Adjustment Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume of the speaker and ringer using the UP and DOWN keys. DOWN key UP key SPEAKER key Speaker SPEAKER Press the SPEAKER key. Press the UP or DOWN key. DOWN When the display shows the desired SPEAKER volume level, press the SPEAKER key to turn off the speaker.
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Volume Adjustment Ringer Display: Press the UP or DOWN key. (Make sure the SPEAKER key has not been RINGER: HIGH pressed.) DOWN RINGER: MIDDLE RINGER: LOW ♦ The ringer will ring once at the selected level, then the date and time will reappear in the display.
2. Using the Answering Machine The FO-885's built-in answering machine allows you to receive both voice messages and fax transmissions while you are out. To use the answering machine, record an outgoing message and then set the reception mode to A.M.
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Recording an Outgoing Message Press the START/MEMORY key. START/MEMORY Press 1 to select GENERAL. (If you GENERAL TRANSFER are recording a message for the Transfer function explained later in this chapter, press 2 for TRANSFER.) Pick up the handset, press the START/MEMORY key, and speak into the handset.
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If you need to change it, simply repeat the recording procedure. Note: If an extension phone is connected to the FO-885, an outgoing message cannot be recorded, played, or deleted while the extension phone is being used.
When the reception mode is set to A.M., the FO-885 will answer incoming calls after two rings if it has received at least one incoming message, or after four rings if no messages have been received. (For more information, see Toll Saver in Remote Operations in this chapter.)
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Operating the Answering Machine Listening to received messages When you return, the display will show the number of messages recorded. Listen to the messages as follows: Press the PLAY/SKIP key. • If you only want to listen to new PLAY/SKIP messages (messages not previously listened to), continue to hold the PLAY/SKIP key down for at least...
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Using the REC/MEMO key You can use the REC/MEMO key to record telephone conversations and messages for other users of the FO-885. These will be played back together with any incoming messages when the PLAY/SKIP key is pressed.
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Operating the Answering Machine Date and time of ICMs You can check the date and time of your received messages by pressing the panel keys as shown below. ♦ The dates and times are also shown in the Message List, which can be printed out as described in Chapter 9.
Optional Answering Machine Settings Optional Answering Machine Settings Setting ICM time Incoming messages (ICMs) are the messages which callers leave for you on the built-in answering machine. The answering machine is set at the factory to allow each caller a maximum of 4 minutes to leave a message.
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Most callers will hang up before it answers; however, when you call the FO-885 from a remote location, you can wait until it answers, listen to your messages, and then erase them (see Remote Operations in this chapter).
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Optional Answering Machine Settings OGM only mode If needed, you can turn off recording of incoming messages. In this case, your outgoing message will play, but callers will not be able to leave a message. (The machine will still receive faxes sent by automatic dialling.) Press these keys: FUNCTION...
You can also perform any of the remote operations described in the previous section. Note: When you hang up after a transfer call, the FO-885 will not immediately resume normal operation. If you want the FO-885 to accept calls immediately after a transfer call, enter "*" twice before hanging up (if you want to hang up during message playback, first enter "0"...
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Transfer Function Press the START/MEMORY key. START/MEMORY Enter a transfer number (max. of 32 digits including pauses) by pressing the number keys. (Example) • To insert a pause between any two digits of the number, press the REDIAL key. Press the START/MEMORY key STOP and then the STOP key.
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Transfer Function Turning the Transfer function on and off FUNCTION Press these keys: The display will show: A.M. SETTINGS Press these keys: TRANSFER FUNC The display will show: Press 1 to turn the Transfer function on, or 2 to turn it off. Press the STOP key.
This function allows selected callers using a tone dial telephone to override the answering machine's outgoing message and cause the FO-885 to make a special ringing sound, alerting you that they are calling. This is useful when you are near the machine but only want to talk with certain callers, taking all other calls on the answering machine.
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Overriding the answering machine Your callers should follow the steps below to override the answering machine. Your caller calls the FO-885 from a tone dial telephone. When the outgoing message begins, they should press the "#" key on their telephone.
Remote Operations Remote Operations You can call the FO-885 from any tone dial telephone and play back your messages using the remote commands. You can also use these commands to change the reception mode and other settings. Remote code number To perform remote operations, you must first program a remote code number.
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Remote Operations Toll Saver When you call the FO-885 to listen to your messages, it will answer after two rings if it has received at least one message, or after four rings if it has not received any messages. This allows you to save money on telephone charges, particularly if you are calling long distance.
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Retrieving your messages Note: You can also access the FO-885 for remote operation when the reception mode is set to FAX or TEL/FAX. In this case, call the FO-885, press the "#" key immediately after it answers, or during pseudo ringing in TEL/FAX mode (before you hear the fax tone in either case), and then continue from Step 2 below.
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Remote Operations While the messages are playing, you can do any of the following: • Repeat: To listen to a message a second time, press "2" and "#" on the telephone before that message ends. To move back to the previous message, press "2"...
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FO-885 to resume normal operation immediately, press "*" twice before hanging up (in some cases, particularly when the Transfer function is used, the FO-885 may not accept new calls for one or two minutes after you hang up unless you first press "*" twice).
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Remote Operations Other remote operations After listening to your messages, you can do any of the operations described below by pressing the appropriate keys on the telephone. Note: The following commands cannot be entered while messages are being played back. If you do not want to wait until playback ends to enter a command, first stop playback by pressing "0"...
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Remote Operations When you hear a short beep, speak into the telephone to record the new message. • The message can be up to 15 seconds long. After 15 seconds (or earlier if the machine detects silence after you finish speaking), you will hear a beep, and the new message will be played back.
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Recording a "Memo" You can record a "memo" for yourself or other users of the FO-885. The memo will be played back when incoming messages are listened Press "*" and "#" on the telephone.
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Remote Operations OGM only mode To turn on OGM only mode, press "1", "1", and "#". (Your outgoing message will play, but callers will not be able to record a message. Faxes sent by automatic dialling will be received). To turn off OGM only mode, press "1", "2", and "#".
3. Sending Documents Transmittable Documents Size and weight The size and weight of documents that you can load in the document feeder depend on whether you load one page at a time or several pages at once. Loading one page at a time: 210 mm Minimum Maximum...
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Transmittable Documents Note: Letters or graphics on the edges of a document will not be scanned. Letters in the 5 mm shaded area will not be scanned. 4 mm 4 mm 5 mm Other restrictions ♦ The scanner cannot recognise yellow, greenish yellow, or light blue ink.
Loading the Document Loading the Document Up to 10 pages can be placed in the feeder at one time. The pages will automatically feed into the machine starting from the bottom page. ♦ If you need to send or copy more than 10 pages, place the additional pages gently and carefully in the feeder just before the last page is scanned.
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Loading the Document Removing a document from the feeder If you need to remove a document from the feeder, open the operation panel. Important! Do not try to remove a document without opening the operation panel. This may damage the feeder mechanism. Open the operation panel by grasping the finger hold and pulling up.
Resolution and Contrast Resolution and Contrast If desired, you can adjust the resolution and contrast before sending a document. The default resolution You must adjust the setting is STANDARD settings each time you and the default contrast don't want to use the setting is AUTO.
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Resolution and Contrast Load the document(s). • The document must be loaded before the resolution and contrast can be adjusted. RESOLUTION Press the RESOLUTION key one or more times until the desired resolution and contrast settings appear in the display. Display: •...
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling With Normal Dialling, you pick up the handset (or press the SPEAKER key) and dial by pressing the number keys. ♦ If a person answers, you can talk with them through the handset before sending the fax.
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Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling Wait for the connection. Depending on the setting of the receiving machine, you will either hear a Beep facsimile reception tone or the other person will answer. • If the other party answers, (lift the handset if the SPEAKER key was pressed) ask them to press their START key.
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling You can dial a fax or telephone number by simply pressing a Rapid Key, or by pressing the SPEED DIAL key and entering a two-digit number. ♦ To use Automatic Dialling, you must first store the full fax or telephone number in your fax machine.
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Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Storing fax and telephone numbers for Automatic Dialling Press these keys: FUNCTION The display will show: FAX/TEL # MODE Press 1 to select SET. The display will show: FAX/TEL # SET ENTER SPEED # Enter a two-digit Speed Dial number by pressing the number keys (01 to 08 for Rapid Key Dialling, 09 to 88 for Speed Dialling).
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♦ If you don't want to enter a name, skip this step. ♦ To enter two letters in succession that require the same key, press the SPEAKER key after entering the first letter to advance the cursor. SPEAKER Example: SHARP = 77777 444 22 7777 SPACE = SPEAKER move HOLD/...
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Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Clearing numbers FUNCTION Press these keys: The display will show: FAX/TEL # MODE Press 2 to select CLEAR. Enter the Speed Dial number that you want to clear by pressing the number keys. (Example) Press the START/MEMORY key.
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Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Rapid Key Dialling If the number you want to dial has been stored for Automatic Dialling as a Speed Dial number from 01 to 08, you can dial it by pressing the corresponding Rapid Key. Load the document(s).
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Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Speed Dialling Speed Dialling can be used to dial any number that has been stored for Automatic Dialling. Load the document(s). The display will show: READY TO SEND • Set the resolution and/or contrast if RESOLUTION desired.
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Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Direct Keypad Dialling You can also enter a full number with the number keys and then press the START/MEMORY key to begin dialling. You can use this method to dial a full number when you don't need to speak to the other party before faxing.
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Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Using the HOLD/SEARCH key If you don't remember the Rapid Key or Speed Dial number in which you have stored a particular fax number, you can search for the number by following the steps below. Once you have found the number, you can dial it and transmit the loaded document by simply pressing the START/MEMORY key.
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Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Press the # key or the * key to scroll through the names (numbers if you pressed 0). Stop when the desired name appears in the display. • If no names have been stored that begin with the entered letter, you will scroll from the next name, in alphabetical order, in the list.
4. Receiving Documents Using TEL/FAX Mode Press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to TEL/FAX. RECEPTION MODE TEL/FAX A.M. When the reception mode is set to TEL/FAX, your fax automatically answers all calls on two rings. After answering, your fax monitors the line for about 5 seconds to see if a fax tone is being sent.
Receiving Documents Using FAX Mode Press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to FAX. RECEPTION MODE TEL/FAX A.M. When the reception mode is set to FAX, the machine will automatically answer all calls on two rings and receive incoming faxes.
Receiving Documents Using A.M. Mode Press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to A.M. RECEPTION MODE TEL/FAX A.M. In A.M. mode, your fax machine will automatically receive voice messages and faxes. See Chapter 2 for more details.
Receiving Documents Using TEL Mode Press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to TEL. RECEPTION MODE TEL/FAX A.M. When the reception mode is set to TEL, you must answer all calls using the fax machine's handset or an extension phone connected to the same line.
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Receiving Documents If the other party first talks and then wants to send a fax, press the START/MEMORY key after speaking (press your START/ MEMORY key before the sender presses their Start key). • Make sure that the display shows RECEIVING, then replace the handset.
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Receiving Documents Comments: ♦ Your fax will not accept the signal to begin reception (5**) if a document is loaded in its feeder. ♦ If you have set Option Setting 12 to NO and hear a fax tone when you answer the extension phone, you must press 5, *, and * if you are on a tone dial phone, or walk over to the fax, pick up the handset, and press the START/MEMORY key if you are on a pulse dial only phone.
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Receiving Documents Reception Ratio The fax has been set at the factory to automatically reduce the size of received documents to fit the size of the printing paper. This ensures that data on the edges of the document are not cut off. If desired, you can turn this function off and have received documents printed at full size.
Receiving Documents STOP Press the STOP key. Substitute Reception to Memory In situations where printing is not possible, such as when your fax runs out of paper, the imaging film needs replacement, or the paper jams, incoming faxes will be received to memory. When you have received a document in memory, FAX RX IN MEMORY will appear in the display, alternating with OUT OF PAPER, SET PAPER &...
5. Making Copies Your fax can also be used to make copies. Single and multiple copies (up to 99 per original) can be made, enabling your fax to double as a convenience office copier. Load the document(s) face down. (Maximum of 10 pages.) The display will show: READY TO SEND •...
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Making Copies Press 1 (MULTI COPY) if you do not MULTI SORT want the copies sorted. Press 2 (SORT COPY) if you want the copies sorted. Example of three copies each of Originals three originals Not sorted Sorted (MULTI COPY) (SORT COPY) The display will show: ENTER # (01-99)
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Making Copies Note: If you place a large number of originals in the feeder, the memory may become full before all of them can be scanned (MEMORY IS FULL will appear in the display). If this happens, press the START/MEMORY key to copy the originals which have been scanned, and then repeat the copy procedure for the remaining originals, including the original which was being scanned when the memory became full.
6. Making Telephone Calls Your fax can be used like a regular telephone to make and receive voice calls. ♦ To make or receive a phone call, the power must be on. Pick up the handset or press the SPEAKER key. Listen for the dial SPEAKER tone.
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Making Telephone Calls Comments: ♦ While the handset of the fax is lifted (off hook), an extension phone connected directly to the fax cannot be used to speak with the other party. ♦ The fax may interrupt a voice call received on an extension phone if the reception mode is set to A.M.
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Making Telephone Calls HOLD You can put the other party on hold during a conversation by pressing the HOLD/SEARCH key. When this is done, they cannot hear you. You can put the handset back in the cradle without breaking the connection.
7. Special Functions Caller ID If you subscribe to a caller identification service from your telephone company, you can set your fax to display the name and number of the caller while the fax rings. Important: ♦ To use this function, you must subscribe to a caller identification service from your telephone company.
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Caller ID How Caller ID operates When you receive a call, the name and/or phone number of the caller will alternately appear in the display, beginning just before the second ring. The information will continue to be displayed until you pick up the handset, or until the fax answers automatically if it is in FAX mode.
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Caller ID Viewing the Caller ID list If you subscribe to a Caller ID service and have turned on the Caller ID function, your fax machine will keep information on the most recent 20 calls and faxes you have received. You can view this information, which consists of the name and number of each caller, in the Caller ID List.
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Caller ID To delete calls from the caller list If you want to delete a single call from the caller list, press the "0" key while the call appears in the display. If you want to delete all calls from the list, hold the "0" key down for at least 3 seconds while you are viewing any number in the list.
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Caller ID Blocking voice calls With Caller ID turned on, you can use the Anti Junk Fax function described in Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes in this chapter to prevent voice calls as well as fax receptions (the Anti Junk Fax function can normally only prevent faxes).
Duplex Ringing Duplex Ringing If you are a subscriber to Homefax 2 or Faxline 2, services provided by Hongkong Telecom, you will need to turn on Duplex Ringing. When this is done, the fax machine will signal voice calls by a short ringing cadence and fax transmissions by a long ringing cadence.
Broadcasting Broadcasting This function allows you to send the same document to as many as 20 different locations with just one operation. First store the document in memory, then enter the numbers of the receiving machines. The document will be transmitted to each location. ♦...
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Broadcasting Press the START/MEMORY key. Transmission will begin. START/MEMORY • A Transaction Report is automatically printed out after Broadcasting is completed. Check the "Note" column of the report to see if any of the locations are marked "Busy" or have a communication error code.
Cover Sheet Cover Sheet You can have the fax generate a cover sheet and send it as the last page of each of your fax transmissions. You can select a message. For the recipient's name to appear, you must dial using a Speed Dial or Rapid Key number with the name programmed.
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Cover Sheet Press 1 (YES) to turn on the cover sheet function, or 2 (NO) to turn it off. The display will show: AUTO PRINT OUT Press the STOP key to return to the STOP date and time display. Selecting a header message (optional) When the cover sheet function is turned on, you can also select a message which will appear as a header at the top of the cover sheet.
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Cover Sheet Select a message by entering a number from 1 to 4: 1: URGENT (Example) 2: IMPORTANT 3: CONFIDENTIAL 4: PLS. DISTRIBUTE Dial the receiving machine and transmit the document. Note: To cancel a cover sheet header setting, press the STOP key or remove the document from the feeder.
Batch Page Numbering Batch Page Numbering You can change the page numbering of the transmitted document from simple numbering ("P.01", "P.02", etc.) to batch numbering, which means that a slash and the total number of pages being sent are added after each page number (for example, "P.
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Batch Page Numbering Comments: ♦ If you need to cancel a batch number entry, remove the document from the feeder or press the STOP key. ♦ If the number of pages actually transmitted does not coincide with the batch number entered, the alarm will sound and PAGE COUNT ERROR will appear in the display.
Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes The Anti Junk Fax function allows you to block reception of faxes from parties which you specify. This saves paper by not printing out unwanted "junk" faxes. To use this function, first turn it on by setting Option Setting 13 to YES as explained in Chapter 8, and then enter the fax numbers from which you do not want to receive faxes as shown below.
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Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes Enter the full number you want to block (max. of 20 digits). (Example) Press the START/MEMORY key. START/MEMORY Return to Step 3 to enter (or clear) STOP another number, or press STOP to Step 3 or exit.
Sending Documents From Memory Sending Documents From Memory With this function, the original document is scanned immediately, stored in memory, and then transmitted once the connection to the receiving machine is made. This is convenient when transmitting to places where the line is often busy, as it saves you from waiting to pick up the original document and frees the feeder for other operations.
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Sending Documents From Memory Enter the number of the receiving machine using one of the following methods: • Press a Rapid Key. (Example) • Press the SPEED DIAL key and enter a Speed Dial number. • Enter a full telephone number by pressing the number keys.
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling allows you to call another fax machine and have it send a document (previously loaded in its feeder) to your machine without operator assistance. In other words, the receiving fax machine, not the transmitting fax machine, initiates the transmission.
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Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Being polled (polling standby) To let another fax machine poll your machine, simply set the reception mode to FAX, and load the document(s) to be sent. Transmission will take place when the other fax machine calls your machine and activates polling.
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Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Storing and clearing fax numbers for polling permission You can store up to 10 fax numbers in your machine's list of permitted numbers. FUNCTION Press the keys shown at right. ENTRY MODE will appear in the display.
Timer Operations Timer Operations The Timer function allows you to set a transmission and/or polling operation to be performed automatically at a time you specify. One transmission operation and one polling operation can be set at the same time, and the times they will be performed can be specified up to 24 hours in advance.
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Timer Operations Enter the Speed Dial number of the receiving fax machine. • If this is a polling operation, go to (Example) Step 9. Press the START/MEMORY key. START/MEMORY Adjust the resolution and/or contrast RESOLUTION if desired (skip to the next step if you don't want to change settings).
8. Option Settings The option settings let you customise your fax to better suit your needs. An initial setting has been made for each option at the factory. You can change a setting by following the steps described for each option below.
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Option Settings Setting 2: NUMBER OF RINGS TO ANSWER This sets the number of rings the fax machine waits before answering an incoming call in FAX and TEL/FAX reception modes. Enter any number from 2 to 5. ♦ Initial setting: 2 until FUNCTION Press...
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Option Settings Setting 5: RECALL TIMES This sets the maximum number of times your fax will automatically redial if the line is busy. Enter any number from 00 to 03. ♦ Initial setting: 02 until FUNCTION Press RECALL TIMES display shows: Enter a number STOP...
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Option Settings Setting 8: TRANSACTION REPORT PRINT SELECT This sets the condition for printing out a Transaction Report. Enter a number from 1 to 5 as follows: 1 (ALWAYS PRINT): A report will be printed after each transmission, reception, or error. 2 (ERR/TIMER/MEM): A report will be printed after an error, timer operation, or memory operation.
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Option Settings Setting 10: PSEUDO RINGING DURATION This sets the duration of pseudo ringing in TEL/FAX reception mode. Press 1 for 15 seconds, 2 for 30 seconds, 3 for 60 seconds, or 4 for 120 seconds. ♦ Initial setting: 1 until FUNCTION Press...
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Option Settings Setting 13: JUNK NUMBER CHECK Press 1 to prevent reception from fax numbers (and voice numbers if you are using Caller ID) entered in the Anti Junk Number List. Press 2 to allow reception from all numbers. ♦ Initial setting: 2 until FUNCTION Press...
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Option Settings Setting 16: AUTO COVER SHEET Press 1 (YES) to have the fax automatically generate a cover sheet and send it as the last page of each transmission. Press 2 (NO) to turn the function off. ♦ Initial setting: 2 until FUNCTION Press...
9. Printing Reports and Lists You can print out lists showing settings and information entered in the fax. You can also have the fax automatically print out a report on transactions after they are made. The lists and the report are described below.
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Printing Lists ♦ If Option Setting 17 (Auto Print Out) is set to YES, a report will be automatically printed out whenever information on 30 operations has accumulated. (A report can still be printed on demand at any time.) ♦ All information is erased after a report is printed out. If automatic print-out is disabled and print-out has not been performed manually for 30 operations, the information on the oldest operation will be overwritten each time a new operation is performed.
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Printing Lists Timer List This list shows the timer operations which are currently set. Telephone Number List This list shows the fax and voice numbers which have been stored for automatic dialling. Passcode List This list shows settings made for polling security, your name and fax/ telephone number as entered in the machine, and a sample of the header printed at the top of every page you transmit (HEADER PRINT).
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Printing Lists Print Setup List This list shows the current status of the printing settings accessed by pressing the FUNCTION key and the 6 key. Transaction Report This report is printed out automatically after an operation is completed to allow you to check the result. Your fax is set at the factory to print out the report only when an error occurs.
10. Maintenance Fax print head Clean the printing head frequently to assure optimum printing performance. First unplug the telephone line, then unplug the power cord. Pull the paper release plate forward and remove the paper. Open the operation panel (grasp the finger hold and pull up), and then pull the release on the right side of the machine forward to open the print compartment cover.
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Maintenance Take the imaging film cartridge out of the print compartment and place it on a sheet of paper. Wipe the print head and roller with isopropyl alcohol. Roller Print head Caution! ♦ Do not use benzene or thinner. Avoid touching the print head with hard objects.
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Maintenance Place the imaging film cartridge back in the print compartment. Close the print compartment cover (press down on both sides to make sure it clicks into place), and then close the operation panel. Pull the paper release plate toward you, reinsert the paper in the paper tray, and then push the paper release plate back down.
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Maintenance Scanning glass and rollers Clean the scanning glass and rollers frequently to ensure the quality of transmitted images and copies. Open the operation panel (grasp the finger hold and pull up), and wipe the scanning glass and rollers with a soft cloth.
11. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Line error Problem Check and remedy LINE ERROR appears in • Try the transaction again. If the error persists, the display and/or a check the following: transaction report is • Check the connection. The cord from the TEL. printed out with COM.
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• If the receiving machine is in manual mode with no attendant, reception will not be possible. • If the receiving machine is not a Sharp model, make sure it is G3 compatible. • Check the display for error messages.
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Problems and Solutions General print quality is • It is important to select a paper that is appropriate poor. for the thermal transfer printer in your fax. We recommend using laser quality paper that has a very smooth finish. Copier paper will work, but it sometimes tends to yield a lighter print quality.
Problems and Solutions General problems Problem Check and remedy Information cannot be • Make sure the fax is plugged in and the imaging programmed in the fax. film and paper have been loaded. (Programming is not possible if the imaging film and printing paper have not been loaded.) See Loading the Imaging Film and Loading Printing Paper in Chapter 1.
Display Messages Messages and Signals Display messages A.M. TRANSFER The answering machine's transfer function has been turned on as explained in Transfer Function in Chapter 2. CHECK PAPER SIZE An incorrect size of paper has been loaded in the paper tray. Remove the paper and load A4-size paper.
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Display Messages MEMORY IS FULL The memory is full. This may occur during fax reception if too much data is received before the pages can be printed out. If faxes have been received to memory because printing is not possible (an additional message will indicate the problem), resolve the problem so that printing can continue (see Substitute Reception to Memory in Chapter 4).
Display Messages SEARCH DIAL The HOLD/SEARCH key has been pressed. Press # or * to search for an automatic dialling number, or press STOP to return to the data and time display. (See Using the HOLD/SEARCH key in Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling in Chapter 3.) SET PAPER &/ Check the printing paper.
Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Paper Jams Clearing a jammed document If the original document doesn't feed properly during transmission or copying, or DOCUMENT JAMMED appears in the display, first try pressing the START/MEMORY key. If it doesn't feed out, remove it as follows: Important: Do not try to remove a document without opening the operation panel.
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Clearing Paper Jams Clearing jammed printing paper Pull the paper release plate forward and remove the paper. Open the operation panel (grasp the finger hold and pull up), and then pull the release on the right side of the machine forward to open the print compartment cover.
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Clearing Paper Jams Close the print compartment cover (press down on both sides to make sure it clicks into place), and then close the operation panel. Pull the paper release plate toward you, reinsert the paper in the paper tray, and then push the paper release plate back down.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE INSTALLATION ENTERING YOUR NAME AND NUMBER Note: Imaging film and paper must be loaded to perform the following operation. FUNCTION 1. Press: Display shows: OWN NUMBER SET T E L S E T T E L L I N 2.
Quick Reference Guide SETTING THE DATE AND TIME SENDING DOCUMENTS Note: Imaging film and paper must be loaded Place your document (up to perform the following operation. to 10 pages) face down in the document feeder. Press: FUNCTION Display shows: DATE &...
Index Display Display messages A.M. reception mode Document feeder Activity Report Document guides Automatic printing Document restrictions Anti junk fax Document rollers Anti Junk Fax (Anti Junk Number) Document sizes Anti Junk Number List Document, maximum scanning size Audible signals Duplex Ringing Automatic dialling Automatic dialling, storing numbers...
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Index Priority Call Pseudo ringing duration Letters, entering Line error Loading printing paper Rapid Dial keys Loading the document Rapid Key Dialling Rec/Memo key Recall times Memory Recall Wait Interval Sending documents from Reception mode Substitute reception to A.M. mode Messages FAX mode Checking date and time...
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Index Timer List Timer operations TEL reception mode Transaction Report TEL. LINE socket Transaction Report Print Select TEL. SET socket Transfer Function TEL/FAX reception mode Two-in-one printing Tel/Fax Remote Number Telephone line cord Telephone Number List Volume keys Telephone, using as Time, setting...
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REMOTE OPERATION CARD The card below is provided as a quick guide to remote operation. Cut it out and carry it with you when you go out. Remote Operation Guide 1. Call your fax from a touch-tone telephone, and press # when the outgoing message begins. 2.
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• 刪 除 所 有 留 言 : 要 刪 除 所 有 留 DELETE DELETE 言﹐按住 鍵2秒鐘以上- • 刪除單件留言:要祇刪除一件留 D E L E T E 言﹐在播放該留言時按 鍵- 使用 REC/MEMO 鍵 REC/MEMO 您可用 鍵為其他FO-885用戶錄下通話內容和留言-這些內容將在 PLAY/SKIP 按了 鍵後與該箱中的其他來電留言一起播放- R E C / • 錄製留言:要錄製留言﹐按 M E M O 鍵1 秒鐘以上﹐然後拿起聽 START/MEMORY 筒﹐按 鍵﹐並對著 REC/MEMO 聽筒講話-講完後﹐放回聽筒或按...
3. 發送文件 可傳送的文件 尺寸和重量 送稿器上可以放入的文件尺寸和重量取決於一次放一頁還是放數頁- 一次放一頁: 210 mm 最小尺寸 最大尺寸 148 mm 600 mm 140 mm 最小重量 最大重量 52 g/m² 157 g/m² 一次放數頁: 最小尺寸 最大尺寸 210 mm 148 mm 140 mm 297 mm 最小重量 最大重量 52 g/m² 80 g/m²...
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可傳送的文件 註:文件邊緣處的文字或影像不被掃描- 5 mm 陰影區的字母不 被掃描- 4 mm 4 mm 5 mm 其他限制 o 掃描器無法辨認黃色、黃綠色或淡藍色墨水書寫的文件- o 將文件放入送稿器之前﹐必須晾乾文件上的墨水、膠水和塗改液- o 將文件放入送稿器之前﹐必須拆除文件上的所有回形針、訂書針和大頭 針﹐否則可能損壞傳真機- o 被粘補、剪貼、破損、小於最小尺寸、用複寫紙複寫、易髒或塗有光滑表 面的文件應先進行列印﹐將列印件放入送稿器-...
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解晰度和對比度 放入文件- • 文件必須在調節解晰度和對比度 之前放入- RESOLUTION 按一次或數次 鍵直到所 RESOLUTION 需的解晰度和對比度設定出現在顯 示屏上- • 首次移動解晰度設定表時﹐對比 度設定AUTO(自動)將出現在各 解晰度設定旁邊-第二次移動該 表時﹐對比度設定DARK(深色) 顯示: 將出現- ➝ STANDARD :AUTO (標準︰自動) FINE :AUTO (精細︰自動) SUPER FINE :AUTO (超精細︰自動) HALF TONE :AUTO (中間色調︰自動) STANDARD :DARK (標準︰深色) FINE :DARK (精細︰深色) SUPER FINE :DARK (超精細︰深色)...
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影印 如果影印件不需要分頁﹐按 1 鍵 MULTI SORT (MULTI COPY)-如果影印件需要分 或 頁﹐按2鍵(SORT COPY)- 三頁原稿各影印 原稿 Originals 三份的例子 不分頁(MULTI COPY) 分頁(SORT COPY) Not sorted Sorted (MULTI COPY) (SORT COPY) 顯示屏上將顯示︰ ENTER # (01-99) 〔輸入#(101-99) 〕 START/ 如果每頁原稿影印一份﹐按 M E M O R Y 鍵-如果每頁原稿影印多...
8. 可選設定 您可以通過可選設定對傳真機進行調整以滿足您的需要-出廠時已對各選項 進行了初始設定﹐您可以按照以下步驟改變各選項的設定- FUNCTION FUNCTION 先按 鍵和4 鍵﹐然後按#或 鍵 瀏覽可選設定選項- 或 設定 1:FINE RESOLUTION PRIORITY(精細解晰度優先權) RESOLUTION 此選項用於設定傳送文件的初始解晰度(若未用 鍵進行設定﹐ 則使用此解晰度)-按1(YES)鍵將初始解晰度設定為 FINE(精細)﹐或 按2(NO)鍵將其設定為 STANDARD(標準)- • 初始設定:2 顯示屏上 FUNCTION FINE PRIORITY ➝ ➝ ➝ 將顯示: (精細優先權) STOP 或 NUMBER OF RINGS ➝ ➝...
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可選設定 設定 2:NUMBER OF RINGS TO ANSWER(應答振鈴次數) 此選項設定在傳真和自動識別接收模式傳真機應答來電之前等待的振鈴次 數-輸入2至5之間的數碼- o 初始設定:2 FUNCTION 直到顯示屏 ➝ ➝ ➝ 按 NUMBER OF RINGS 上顯示: (振鈴次數) STOP 輸入2至5之間的數碼 5 RINGS TEL ANS. ➝ ➝ (5次振鈴後應答) 設定 3:5 RINGS TEL ANSWER(5次振鈴電話應答) 按1(YES)鍵使傳真機在電話接收模式時5次振鈴後應答-按2(NO)鍵關閉 此功能- o 初始設定:2 直到顯示屏...
快速參考指南 安裝 輸入您的姓名和傳真號碼 註︰進行以下操作之前必須安裝成像膠片和列印 紙- FUNCTION 1. 按︰ 顯示屏上顯示︰ OWN NUMBER SET T E L S E T T E L L I N (您自己的傳真號碼設定) 2. 按︰ START/MEMORY 3. 按數碼鍵輸入傳真號碼(最多20位)- HOLD/SEARCH • 如果出錯﹐按 鍵將光標移回到出 1. 如圖所示連接聽筒- 錯位置﹐然後輸入正確的數碼或字母- 2. 將電源線插入接地的220-240V插座- 4. 按︰ START/MEMORY TEL.