Sharp FACSIMILE User Manual page 146

Problems and Solutions
Dialling and transmission problems
Problem
No dial tone when you pick
up the handset or press the
SPEAKER key.
Dialling is not possible.
The power is on, but no
transmission takes place.
Nothing is printed at the
receiving end.
A distorted image is
received at the other end.
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• Make sure the handset lead is connected to the
correct socket. See Connecting the handset on page
63.
• Make sure the power lead is properly plugged into a
power outlet.
• Make sure that the telephone line is properly
connected to both the TEL. LINE socket and the wall
socket.
• Make sure that the fax machine is set to the correct
dialling mode for your telephone line. See Connecting
the telephone line cord on page 64.
• Make sure that the receiving machine has paper.
• Make sure that the telephone line cord is plugged into
the TEL. LINE socket, and not the TEL. SET socket.
• If the receiving machine is in manual mode with no
attendant, reception will not be possible.
• Check the display for error messages.
• Pick up the handset and check for a dial tone.
• Make sure that the document for transmission is
placed face down in the feeder.
• Noise on the telephone line may cause distortion. Try
sending the document again.
• Make a copy of the document on your fax machine. If
the copy is also distorted, your fax machine may need
service.
Solution