Page 1 User’s Guide...
Page 2 • H12204 (FAX-L280) Copyright Copyright © 2001 by Canon, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Canon, Inc.
Page 3 For Your Safety (Australia Only) To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth.
Page 4: Laser Safety Information
Laser Safety Information Laser radiation could be hazardous to the human body. For this reason, laser radiation emitted inside this unit is hermetically sealed within the protective housing and external cover. No radiation can leak from the machine in the normal operation of the product by the user.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Type Conventions Used in This Guide ..............1-2 Customer Support....................1-3 Important Safety Instructions .................1-4 Chapter 2: Setting Up Unpacking the FAX ....................2-2 Removing Shipping Materials................2-4 Assembling the FAX ....................2-5 Making Connections ....................2-6 Connecting the Telephone Line Cord and External Devices......2-6 Connecting the Power Cord ................2-8 Main Components of the FAX................2-9 Operation Panel....................2-10...
Page 6 Changing the Paper Size Setting ................5-7 Adjusting the Toner Saver Setting .................5-9 Chapter 6: Speed Dialling What is Speed Dialling? ..................6-2 Speed Dialling Methods..................6-2 Registering One-Touch Speed Dialling..............6-3 Registering Coded Speed Dialling.................6-8 Registering Group Dialling...................6-13 Using Speed Dialling ...................6-16 Sending a Document With Speed Dialling ............6-16 Making a Telephone Call With Speed Dialling..........6-17 Printing Speed Dialling Lists................6-18 Chapter 7: Sending Faxes...
Page 7 Chapter 8: Receiving Faxes Receiving Methods ....................8-2 Receiving Faxes Automatically: FAX ONLY MODE...........8-3 Setting FAX ONLY MODE ................8-3 Receiving Both Faxes and Telephone Calls Automatically: Fax/Tel Mode..8-5 Setting Fax/Tel Mode..................8-5 Setting the Options for Fax/Tel Mode ............8-6 Receiving Faxes Manually: MANUAL MODE............8-8 Setting MANUAL MODE................8-8 Receiving a Fax Manually ................8-8 Receiving With an Answering Machine: ANS.MACHINE MODE.....8-10...
Page 8 Restricting Use of Your FAX ................9-17 Enabling Restriction of Your FAX ..............9-17 Cancelling Restriction of Your FAX..............9-18 Restricting Reception...................9-20 Chapter 10: Copying Documents You Can Copy ..................10-2 Making Copies .....................10-2 Making a Quick Single Copy ................10-3 Chapter 11: Reports and Lists Summary of Reports and Lists ................11-2 ACTIVITY REPORT .....................11-3 TX (Transmission) REPORT................11-4...
Page 9 Chapter 14: Summary of Settings Understanding the Menu System ................14-2 Printing a List to Check the Current Settings ..........14-2 Accessing the Menus ..................14-3 USER SETTINGS Menu ..................14-4 REPORT SETTINGS Menu .................14-5 TX (Transmission) SETTINGS Menu ..............14-6 RX (Reception) SETTINGS Menu ...............14-7 PRINTER SETTINGS Menu ................14-8 POLLING BOX Menu...................14-9 SYSTEM SETTINGS Menu ................14-10...
Page 10 Preface...
Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Type Conventions Used in This Guide...........1-2 Customer Support ..................1-3 Important Safety Instructions..............1-4 Chapter 1 Introduction...
Page 12: Type Conventions Used In This Guide
Type Conventions Used in This Guide Please read the list below of symbols, terms, and abbreviations used in this guide. Cautions tell you how to avoid actions that could injure you or damage your FAX. In order to use your unit safely, always observe these cautions. Notes provide advice on using your FAX more effectively, describe operating restrictions, and tell you how to avoid minor difficulties.
Page 13: Customer Support
Chapter 13. If you cannot solve the problem or if you think your FAX needs servicing, contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Chapter 1...
Page 14: Important Safety Instructions
Never attempt to disassemble the unit: opening and removing its interior covers will expose you to dangerous voltages and other risks. For all service, contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line. I Handling and Maintenance •...
Page 15 • Unplug the FAX from the wall outlet and contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line in any of the following cases: – When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. – If liquid has spilled into the unit.
Page 16: Power Supply
If you notice anything unusual (smoke, strange odours, noises) around the FAX, unplug the unit immediately. Contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not place the unit where the cord will be walked on.
Page 17: Chapter 2 Setting Up
Chapter 2 Setting Up Unpacking the FAX...................2-2 Removing Shipping Materials..............2-4 Assembling the FAX.................2-5 Making Connections ................2-6 Connecting the Telephone Line Cord and External Devices....2-6 Connecting the Power Cord ..............2-8 Main Components of the FAX ..............2-9 Operation Panel..................2-10 Special Function Buttons..............2-10 Installing the Toner Cartridge..............2-11 Loading Paper..................2-14 Testing the FAX..................2-16...
Page 18: Unpacking The Fax
Unpacking the FAX Before unpacking your FAX, be sure to choose a suitable location for it (1 p. 1-5). Carefully remove all items from the box. You should have someone help you hold the box while you lift out the FAX and its protective packaging. Save the carton and packaging in case you need to transport the FAX in the future.
Page 19 • Destination labels • M label* If any items are damaged or missing, notify your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line immediately. • Important! Save your sales receipt for proof of purchase in case your unit requires warranty service.
Page 20: Removing Shipping Materials
Removing Shipping Materials Follow this procedure to remove the shipping materials. Keep them in case you need to transport the unit in the future. Remove all shipping Use both hands to tapes from the FAX. gently open the operation panel (it only opens partially).
Page 21: Assembling The Fax
Assembling the FAX Follow this procedure to assemble your FAX: Attach the paper Insert the tabs on the loading warning paper rest into the label to the left of the slots on the unit. multi-purpose tray. Slide the multi- purpose tray cover over the paper rest.
Page 22: Making Connections
Making Connections Connecting the Telephone Line Cord and External Devices Your FAX has three jacks on the side for connection of the following: • Telephone line cord • Optional handset or telephone • Additional telephone, answering machine, or data modem If you only have one telephone line and plan to use your FAX for receiving both faxes and voice calls, you will need to connect the optional handset, a telephone, or an answering machine to your unit.
Page 23 • Canon cannot guarantee that all answering machines will be compatible with your unit, due to varying specifications. • If you have connected an external device to your FAX, be sure to set the correct receive mode (1 Chapter 8).
Page 24: Connecting The Power Cord
Connecting the Power Cord Before connecting the power cord, see Power Supply, p. 1-6. Follow this procedure to connect the power cord: Connect the supplied power cord to the power cord connector. Then connect the other end into a properly grounded 200–240 V AC three- prong outlet.* The FAX has no power switch, so its power is on as long as it is plugged in.
Page 25: Main Components Of The Fax
Main Components of the FAX MULTI-PURPOSE TRAY COVER PAPER REST SUPPORT TRAYS FACE-DOWN DELIVERY PAPER GUIDES SLOT DOCUMENT GUIDES MULTI-PURPOSE TRAY LATCH ADF (AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER) FRONT COVER OPERATION PANEL PAPER DELIVERY SELECTOR FACE-UP DELIVERY SLOT DOCUMENT SUPPORT FX-3 TONER CARTRIDGE COMPARTMENT TRANSFER CHARGING ROLLER...
Page 26: Operation Panel
Operation Panel • Receive Mode Button • LCD • Alarm Light (1 Chapter 8) • Set Button • Resolution Button • R Button (1 pp. 7-2, 10-2) (1 p. 14-3) (1 p. 3-9) • Coded Dial Button • Redial/Pause Button •...
Page 27: Installing The Toner Cartridge
Installing the Toner Cartridge This section describes how to install the toner cartridge in the FAX for the very first time. If you are replacing a used toner cartridge, see p. 12-7. Before installing the toner cartridge, be sure to read the following: •...
Page 28 Follow this procedure to install the toner cartridge in the FAX: Make sure the FAX is plugged in. Lift the latch and open the front cover. Do not open the front cover without lifting the latch since this may damage your unit. Remove the new FX-3 toner cartridge from its protective bag.
Page 29 Place and support the toner cartridge on a flat, clean surface, then gently pull on the plastic tab to remove the plastic seal. • Use a firm, even pull to avoid breaking the seal. SIDE VIEW PULL WITHIN THIS RANGE TOP VIEW PULL WITHIN THIS RANGE...
Page 30: Loading Paper
Loading Paper This section explains how to load plain paper in the multi-purpose tray. For complete details on paper requirements and selecting paper for your FAX, see Chapter 5. Before loading paper, be sure to read the following: The laser printing process uses high temperatures to fuse toner to the paper. Use paper that will not melt, vaporise, discolour, or emit dangerous fumes at temperatures near 170°C.
Page 31 Follow this procedure to load a stack (maximum 10 mm stack height) of A4-size plain paper in the multi-purpose tray: Remove the multi-purpose tray cover from the FAX. Prepare a stack of paper by tapping it on a flat surface to even its edges. Open the paper guides to the approximate width of the stack.
Page 32: Testing The Fax
Replace the multi-purpose tray cover. • Be sure to replace this cover to prevent dust accumulating inside the unit. Adjust the paper delivery selector if necessary (1 p. 5-4). Your FAX is now ready to print. Testing the FAX Once you have assembled the FAX, installed the toner cartridge, and loaded paper, you can make sure the FAX is printing properly by making several copies of a document (1 p.
Page 33: Chapter 3 Registering Information
Chapter 3 Registering Information Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols ....3-2 Correcting a Mistake ................3-4 Registering Sender Information..............3-5 What is Sender Information?..............3-5 Entering the Date and Time ..............3-6 Registering Your FAX Number and Name..........3-6 Setting the Telephone Line Type ............3-8 Dialling Through a Switchboard .............3-9 Registering the R Button ................3-9 Chapter 3...
Page 34: Guidelines For Entering Numbers, Letters, And Symbols
Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols When you come to a step that requires you to enter a name or number, refer to the table below to determine which numeric button to press for the character you want: Button Uppercase Letter Lowercase Letter Number Mode Mode (:A)
Page 35: Entering Letters
I Changing Between Number and Letter Modes Press T to select number mode (:1), uppercase letter mode (:A), or lowercase letter mode (:a). (Number mode) (Uppercase letter mode) (Lowercase letter mode) I Entering Letters Press T to switch to uppercase letter mode (:A) or lowercase letter mode (:a).
Page 36: Correcting A Mistake
Use ¬ or ® to move the cursor under CANEN the incorrect character. Press the numeric button that contains CANON the correct letter, to enter it over the incorrect character. • If you are unsure which button to press for the letter you want, see p. 3-2.
Page 37: Registering Sender Information
Registering Sender Information What is Sender Information? When you receive a fax, the name of the person or company who sent you the fax, their fax/telephone number, and the date and time of transmission may be printed in small type at the top of each page. This information is called the Sender information or the Transmit Terminal Identification (TTI).
Page 38: Entering The Date And Time
Entering the Date and Time Follow this procedure to set the current date and time: Open the one-touch speed dial panel. Press Data Registration. DATA REGSTRATION Press Set three times. USER SETTINGS • The date and time currently set for your FAX are displayed.
Page 39 Use ∂ or ¨ to select UNIT UNIT TELEPHONE # TELEPHONE #. Press Set. TEL= Use the numeric buttons to enter your TEL= 123 4567 fax/telephone number (max. 20 digits, including spaces). • To enter a space, press Space. Spaces are optional but make the number easier to read.
Page 40: Setting The Telephone Line Type
Setting the Telephone Line Type Before using your FAX, make sure it is set for the telephone line type of your telephone system*. If you are unsure of your telephone line type, check with your local telephone company. Follow this procedure if you need to change the telephone line type setting: Open the one-touch speed dial panel.
Page 41: Dialling Through A Switchboard
Dialling Through a Switchboard A PBX (Private Branch Exchange) is an on-site telephone switchboard. If your FAX is connected through a PBX or other telephone switching system, you have to dial the outside line access number first, and then the number of the party you are calling. To facilitate this procedure, you can register the PBX access type and the outside line access number under the R button so that you only need to press this button before dialling the fax/telephone number you want to reach.
Page 42 I If you selected HOOKING or EARTH CONNECTION* in step 8: Press Set. M-KEY SETTING Press Stop to return to standby mode. 15:00 FaxOnly I If you selected PREFIX in step 8: Press Set. Use the numeric buttons to enter the 123456 outside line access number (max.
Page 43: Chapter 4 Document Handling
Chapter 4 Document Handling Document Requirements .................4-2 Scanned Area of a Document ..............4-2 Loading Documents .................4-3 Adding Pages to the Document in the ADF ...........4-4 Chapter 4 Document Handling...
Page 44: Document Requirements
Document Requirements The documents you load in the ADF for sending and copying must meet the following requirements: One-page document Multipage document of the same thickness and weight × Approx. 1 m Max. 216 × 355.6 mm Size Max. 216 mm (W ×...
Page 45: Loading Documents
Loading Documents Follow this procedure to load documents in the ADF: Adjust the document guides to the width of the document. Gently insert the top of the document, face down, in the ADF until you hear a beep. • Tap multipage documents on a flat surface to even the edges before inserting them in the ADF.
Page 46: Adding Pages To The Document In The Adf
Adding Pages to the Document in the ADF If you need to add pages to your document in the ADF, wait until the last page starts feeding, then load up to 20 additional pages (10 legal size). The last and first page should overlap by about 2.5 cm.
Page 47: Chapter 5 Paper Handling
Chapter 5 Paper Handling Paper Requirements.................5-2 Printable Area ..................5-3 Selecting Paper for Your FAX..............5-3 Loading Paper...................5-3 Selecting Face-Up or Face-Down Paper Delivery .........5-4 Changing the Paper Size Setting ............5-7 Adjusting the Toner Saver Setting............5-9 Chapter 5 Paper Handling...
Page 48: Paper Requirements
Paper Requirements You can load the following paper in the multi-purpose tray: Size (W × L) Paper Size Setting Weight Quantity Min. 92.4 × 127 mm 64–90 g/m Max. stack height: 10 mm Max. 216 × 356 mm 1 sheet: 64–105 g/m (Approx.
Page 49: Printable Area
Printable Area The shaded area shows the printable MAX. 4 mm area of A4-size paper. FEED DIRECTION MAX. 10 mm MAX. 4 mm MAX. 5 mm Selecting Paper for Your FAX Follow these guidelines when selecting paper: • To prevent paper jams in the multi-purpose tray, do not use any of the following: –...
Page 50: Selecting Face-Up Or Face-Down Paper Delivery
Selecting Face-Up or Face-Down Paper Delivery I Paper Path Understanding how paper feeds through the FAX will help you determine which paper delivery slot is appropriate for the task you are performing. First, the paper travels to the toner cartridge where a laser beam “draws” the print image on the drum, which in turn applies toner to the paper.
Page 51: Selecting Paper Delivery
I Selecting Paper Delivery Before selecting paper delivery, be sure to take note of the following: • Always set the paper delivery selector before printing (1 below). • Changing paper delivery while the unit is printing will cause problems. Wait for the printout to exit the unit completely before changing paper delivery.
Page 52 You can also use face-up delivery when copying or receiving a large number of pages. In this case, place the FAX near the edge of a table so that the pages can fall away from the unit and avoid blocking the face-up delivery slot.
Page 53: Changing The Paper Size Setting
Changing the Paper Size Setting The multi-purpose tray is factory-set for loading A4-size paper. If you want to load a different paper size (1 p. 5-2), follow this procedure to change the paper size setting: Open the one-touch speed dial panel. Press Data Registration.
Page 54 Use ∂ or ¨ to select the custom paper size setting. • You can select from the following: – CUSTOM1/LONG (Default) – CUSTOM2/SHORT • For details on the paper sizes above, see p. 5-2. Press Set. ECONOMY PRT Press Stop to return to standby mode. 15:00 FaxOnly Paper Handling...
Page 55: Adjusting The Toner Saver Setting
Adjusting the Toner Saver Setting By enabling the toner saver setting, you can reduce toner consumption of the toner cartridge by approximately 30% to 40%. This will extend the toner cartridge life. By enabling this setting, print quality will be reduced. For highest print quality, disable this setting.
Page 56 5-10 Paper Handling Chapter 5...
Page 57: Chapter 6 Speed Dialling
Chapter 6 Speed Dialling What is Speed Dialling?................6-2 Speed Dialling Methods .................6-2 Registering One-Touch Speed Dialling ..........6-3 Registering Coded Speed Dialling............6-8 Registering Group Dialling ..............6-13 Using Speed Dialling................6-16 Sending a Document With Speed Dialling ...........6-16 Making a Telephone Call With Speed Dialling ........6-17 Printing Speed Dialling Lists..............6-18 Chapter 6 Speed Dialling...
Page 58: What Is Speed Dialling
What is Speed Dialling? Instead of having to dial a fax or telephone number using regular dialling (i.e. with the numeric buttons), you can simplify the dialling procedure by registering the fax/telephone number for speed dialling. This will reduce the number of buttons you need to press to dial the fax/telephone number, making it convenient for frequently dialled numbers.
Page 59: Registering One-Touch Speed Dialling
Registering One-Touch Speed Dialling By registering a fax/telephone number under a one-touch speed dialling button, you can simplify dialling of that number to the press of a single button. When you register one-touch speed dialling, you will: – assign one of the 24 one-touch speed dialling buttons for the fax/telephone number you want to register.
Page 60 Press Set twice. DATA ENTRY OK NAME Use the numeric buttons to enter a Canon EUROPA name for the one-touch speed dialling button (max. 16 characters, including spaces). • If you are unsure how to enter characters, see p.
Page 61 This completes the basic one-touch speed dialling settings. To continue registering other one- touch speed dialling buttons, press Data Registration and repeat the procedure from step 5. -or- To end registering one-touch speed 15:00 FaxOnly dialling buttons, press Stop to return to standby mode.
Page 62 If you selected REGULAR TX in step 15: Press Set. Press Stop to return to standby mode. 15:00 FaxOnly If you selected PSWD/SUBADDRESS in step 15: The other party’s fax machine may require an ITU-T standard subaddress and/or password to receive faxes. The subaddress/password you register here must match exactly the one(s) registered on the other party’s fax machine.
Page 63 Press Set. To continue registering other one- touch speed dialling buttons, repeat the procedure from step 5. -or- Press Stop to return to standby mode. 15:00 FaxOnly • Use the destination labels provided with your FAX to label the one-touch speed dialling buttons.
Page 64: Registering Coded Speed Dialling
Registering Coded Speed Dialling By registering a fax/telephone number under a coded speed dialling code, you can simplify dialling of that number to pressing Coded Dial and entering the registered two- digit code. When you register coded speed dialling, you will: –...
Page 65 Press Set twice. DATA ENTRY OK NAME Use the numeric buttons to enter a Canon Inc. name for the coded speed dialling code (max. 16 characters, including spaces). • If you are unsure how to enter characters, see p.
Page 66 Press Set. DATA ENTRY OK OPTIONAL SETTING This completes the basic coded speed dialling settings. To continue registering other coded A02= speed dialling codes, press Data Registration and repeat the procedure from step 7. -or- To end registering coded speed 15:00 FaxOnly dialling codes, press Stop to return...
Page 67 If you selected REGULAR TX in step 17: Press Set. A02= Press Stop to return to standby mode. 15:00 FaxOnly If you selected PSWD/SUBADDRESS in step 17: The other party’s fax machine may require an ITU-T standard subaddress and/or password to receive faxes. The subaddress/password you register here must match exactly the one(s) registered on the other party’s fax machine.
Page 68 Press Set. A02= To continue registering other coded speed dialling codes, repeat the procedure from step 7. -or- Press Stop to return to standby mode. 15:00 FaxOnly To check your entries, you can print a list of all the numbers and names registered for coded speed dialling ( p.
Page 69: Registering Group Dialling
Registering Group Dialling If you frequently send documents to the same group of fax numbers, you can “group” these numbers under a one-touch speed dialling button or coded speed dialling code. You can then send to all the fax numbers in the group in one quick and simple operation.
Page 70 To register a group under a coded speed dialling code: Press Coded Dial, then use the A21= numeric buttons to enter the coded speed dialling code (00 to 99) under which you want to register the group. • If a coded speed dialling code has already been registered, CODED SPEED or GROUP DIAL appears.
Page 71 Press Set twice. NAME Use the numeric buttons to enter a Canon GROUP 2_ :1 name for the group (max.16 characters, including spaces). • If you are unsure how to enter characters, see p. 3-2.
Page 72: Using Speed Dialling
Using Speed Dialling Once you have registered fax/telephone numbers for one-touch speed dialling (1 p. 6-3), coded speed dialling (1 p. 6-8), or group dialling (1 p. 6-13), you can begin to send documents or make telephone calls with speed dialling. Sending a Document With Speed Dialling Follow this procedure to send a document using one-touch speed dialling, coded speed dialling, or group dialling:...
Page 73: Making A Telephone Call With Speed Dialling
Making a Telephone Call With Speed Dialling Follow this procedure to dial a telephone number registered for one-touch or coded speed dialling on your FAX: Make sure you have connected the optional handset or a telephone to the FAX (1 p. 2-6). Press Hook.
Page 74: Printing Speed Dialling Lists
Printing Speed Dialling Lists To check the fax/telephone numbers and names registered for speed dialling, you can print the speed dialling lists. You may want to keep these lists near your FAX to refer to them when dialling. Follow this procedure to print speed dialling lists: Open the one-touch speed dial panel.
Page 75 2 887 0166 Canon AUSTRALIA REGULAR TX 905 795 1111 Canon CANADA REGULAR TX GROUP DIAL Canon GROUP 2 2 50921 Canon ITALIA REGULAR TX 1 432 2060 Canon OPTICS PSWD/SUBADD. IF YOU PRESS T IN STEP 7 (1 p. 6-18), IF YOU PRESS # IN STEP 7 (1 p.
Page 76: Coded Speed Dial List
CONNECTION ID TX TYPE 516p488 6700 Canon U.S.A. REGULAR TX 2131 1250 Canon DEUTSCH. REGULAR TX GROUP DIAL Canon GROUP 1 1 49 39 25 25 Canon FRANCE REGULAR TX 81 773 3173 Canon UK PSWD/SUBADD. GROUP DIAL Canon GROUP 1...
Page 77: Group Dial List
GROUP DIAL LIST 27/12 2001 17:23 FAX 123 4567 CANON *************************** GROUP DIAL LIST *************************** 03] Canon GROUP 2 04] 2 50921 Canon ITALIA [A 00] 2131 1250 Canon DEUTSCH. [A 02] 1 49 39 25 25 Canon FRANCE [A 32] 81 773 3173...
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Page 79: Chapter 7 Sending Faxes
Chapter 7 Sending Faxes Preparing to Send a Fax ................7-2 Documents You Can Fax................7-2 Setting the Scanning Resolution ............7-2 Setting the Scanning Contrast..............7-3 Dialling Methods ..................7-4 Sending Methods..................7-5 Memory Sending ..................7-5 Manual Sending Via the Handset............7-6 Cancelling Sending ..................7-8 Redialling When the Line is Busy............7-9 Manual Redialling ...................7-9 Cancelling Manual Redialling .............7-9 Automatic Redialling................7-9...
Page 80: Preparing To Send A Fax
Preparing to Send a Fax Documents You Can Fax For information on the types of documents you can fax, their requirements, and details on loading documents, see Chapter 4. Setting the Scanning Resolution You can set the scanning resolution of documents you send. The higher the resolution the higher the output quality at the other end, but the slower the transmission speed.
Page 81: Setting The Scanning Contrast
Setting the Scanning Contrast You can adjust the degree of contrast at which your document is scanned for sending and copying. Adjust according to how light or how dark your document is. Follow this procedure to set the scanning contrast for sending and copying: Open the one-touch speed dial panel.
Page 82: Dialling Methods
Dialling Methods There are several ways of dialling the fax number(s) you want to send to. They are as follows: • Regular Dialling Dial a fax number by using the numeric buttons, similar to dialling a telephone number. • One-Touch Speed Dialling Dial a fax number by pressing the one-touch speed dialling button (01 to 24) assigned to the fax number.
Page 83: Sending Methods
• If you are connected to a PBX and need to first dial an outside line access number (“9”, for example), add a pause after that number by pressing Redial/Pause (1 p. 9-2). * Based on Canon FAX Standard Chart No. 1, standard mode. Chapter 7 Sending Faxes...
Page 84: Manual Sending Via The Handset
Press Start/Copy to begin scanning for sending, or if you used speed dialling, wait a few seconds for the FAX to begin scanning automatically. • If you do not want the FAX to begin scanning automatically after a few seconds, disable the TIME OUT setting (1 p.
Page 85 Dial the other party’s fax/telephone number. TEL= 7654321 • For dialling methods, see p. 7-4. • If you make a mistake during dialling, Hook press or hang up the handset and start again from step 3. If you hear a high-pitched signal instead of a voice: Press Start/Copy to begin sending the document.
Page 86: Cancelling Sending
Cancelling Sending Follow this procedure if you want to stop sending a document before transmission is completed: If you are sending a document using manual sending via the handset: Press Stop. • The transmission is cancelled. • The FAX prints an ERROR TX REPORT (1 p.
Page 87: Redialling When The Line Is Busy
Redialling When the Line is Busy There are two methods of redialling: Manual redialling and Automatic redialling. This section explains these two methods. Manual Redialling Press Redial/Pause to dial the last number you dialled with the numeric buttons. (This starts redialling regardless of whether automatic redialling is enabled.) Cancelling Manual Redialling To cancel manual redialling, press Stop.
Page 88: Setting The Options For Automatic Redialling
Press Stop. CANCEL? AYES #NO • The FAX asks you to confirm that you want to cancel automatic redialling. YES=(A) NO=(#) Press T to cancel redialling. • Redialling is not cancelled until you press T. • If you change your mind and want to continue redialling, press #.
Page 89 Use ∂ or ¨ to select the setting you want. • You can select from the following: – ON Enables automatic redialling. – OFF Disables automatic redialling. If you selected OFF in step 8: Press Set. TIME OUT Press Stop to return to standby mode. 15:00 FaxOnly If you selected ON in step 8:...
Page 90: Sending The Same Document To Several Fax Numbers (Sequential Broadcasting)
Sending the Same Document to Several Fax Numbers (Sequential Broadcasting) This feature, also called Sequential Broadcasting, allows you to send the same document to several fax numbers in one operation. Simply load the document, enter the fax numbers, and the FAX will then scan the document into its memory and send the document to all the fax numbers you entered, one after the other.
Page 91 • You can enter the fax numbers in any order. • If you enter a wrong destination, press Clear, then enter the correct destination. • You must enter the second destination within five seconds of entering the first one. All subsequent destinations must be entered within 10 seconds.
Page 92: Delayed Sending
Delayed Sending Your FAX allows you to scan a document into its memory and send it automatically to as many as 125 fax numbers at a preset time within the next 24 hours. This is called Delayed sending or Timer sending. By using this feature, you can take advantage of lower long distance rates at night, for example.
Page 93 Enter up to 125 fax numbers you want to send to using any of the following methods: One-touch speed dialling: Press the one-touch speed dialling TEL=905 795 1111 button(s) you want. Coded speed dialling: Press Coded Dial, then use the numeric buttons to enter the two- digit code you want.
Page 94: Printing A Document Set For Delayed Sending
Printing a Document Set for Delayed Sending Follow this procedure to print a document stored in memory for delayed sending: Open the one-touch speed dial panel. Press Delayed Transmission. REGISTER Use ∂ or ¨ to select PRINT. PRINT Press Set. TX/RX NO.
Page 95: Deleting A Document Set For Delayed Sending
Deleting a Document Set for Delayed Sending Follow this procedure to delete a document stored in memory for delayed sending: Open the one-touch speed dial panel. Press Delayed Transmission. REGISTER Use ∂ or ¨ to select DELETE FILE. DELETE FILE Press Set.
Page 96: Using Alternative Telephone Networks (Uk Only)
The procedures described in this section show you how to use your FAX with these services of Cable and Wireless Communications Limited. For details on using your FAX with other alternative telephone services, contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line.
Page 97: Registering An Alternative Telephone Network
Registering an Alternative Telephone Network Follow this procedure to register the access and ID codes under the M button for an alternative telephone network: Open the one-touch speed dial panel. Press Data Registration. DATA REGSTRATION Press Set twice. USER SETTINGS DATE &...
Page 98: Sending With An Alternative Telephone Network
If you selected 131P in step 8: Press Set twice. ID CODE Use the numeric buttons to enter the 123456789 ID code (max. 20 digits, no pauses necessary). • This ID code is given to you by Cable and Wireless Communications Limited (or another alternative service).
Page 99: Registering Speed Dialling With The M Button
Press Start/Copy to begin scanning for sending. • The FAX automatically dials the access and ID codes registered under the M button and then dials the other party’s fax number. • To cancel sending once dialling has started, press Stop then T (1 p. 7-8). •...
Page 100 7-22 Sending Faxes Chapter 7...
Page 101 Chapter 8 Receiving Faxes Receiving Methods...................8-2 Receiving Faxes Automatically: FAX ONLY MODE .......8-3 Setting FAX ONLY MODE ..............8-3 Receiving Both Faxes and Telephone Calls Automatically: Fax/Tel Mode...................8-5 Setting Fax/Tel Mode................8-5 Setting the Options for Fax/Tel Mode..........8-6 Receiving Faxes Manually: MANUAL MODE.........8-8 Setting MANUAL MODE ..............8-8 Receiving a Fax Manually ..............8-8 Receiving With an Answering Machine: ANS.MACHINE MODE ..8-10...
Page 102: Receiving Methods
Receiving Methods The FAX provides you with several modes for receiving faxes. To determine which mode best suits your requirements, refer to the table below: Receive Mode Main Use Operation Requirements Details FAX ONLY MODE The FAX answers all Separate telephone p.
Page 103: Receiving Faxes Automatically: Fax Only Mode
Receiving Faxes Automatically: FAX ONLY MODE If you have a separate telephone line for fax use only, connect your FAX to this line and set FAX ONLY MODE. Your FAX will answer all calls as fax calls. Setting FAX ONLY MODE Your FAX is factory-set to FAX ONLY MODE.
Page 104 Press Stop to return to standby mode. 15:00 FaxOnly Confirm that FaxOnly is displayed in 15:00 FaxOnly the LCD. • If FaxOnly is not displayed, press Receive Mode to select FAX ONLY MODE. After a few seconds, the LCD returns to standby mode. The FAX treats all incoming calls as fax calls.
Page 105: Receiving Both Faxes And Telephone Calls Automatically: Fax/Tel Mode
Receiving Both Faxes and Telephone Calls Automatically: Fax/Tel Mode Set this mode if you only have one telephone line for fax and telephone use and want your FAX to automatically switch between fax and voice calls. For this mode, you need to connect the optional handset or a telephone to your FAX (1 p.
Page 106: Setting The Options For Fax/Tel Mode
Setting the Options for Fax/Tel Mode If you set Fax/Tel Mode, you can control precisely how the FAX handles incoming calls by adjusting the following settings: – RING START TIME setting: Adjust the time the FAX takes to check whether a call is from a fax machine or from a telephone (default: 8 seconds).
Page 107 Follow this procedure to set the Fax/Tel Mode options: Follow steps 1 to 9 on page 8-5. RING START TIME Press Set. 8SEC Use the numeric buttons to enter the 9SEC RING START TIME duration. • You can select from 0 to 30 seconds. •...
Page 108: Receiving Faxes Manually: Manual Mode
Receiving Faxes Manually: MANUAL MODE Set this mode if you only have one telephone line that you use mainly for voice calls, and only occasionally to receive faxes. For this mode, you will need to connect the optional handset or a telephone to your FAX to be able to receive voice calls and also to manually activate reception of documents.
Page 109 I If you hear a long beep tone or silence: Someone is trying to send you a fax. Press Start/Copy on your FAX and hang up to begin receiving the document. • If you are using the telephone and it is located away from your unit, dial 25 (the default remote receiving ID) on your telephone and hang up.
Page 110: Receiving With An Answering Machine: Ans.machine Mode
Receiving With an Answering Machine: ANS.MACHINE MODE Connecting an answering machine to the FAX allows you to receive faxes and telephone messages while you are out. In ANS.MACHINE MODE, the FAX allows the answering machine to answer incoming calls, then listens for the fax tone and automatically receives the fax if it detects this tone.
Page 111: Receiving While Performing Other Tasks
• Receiving is not cancelled until you press T. TX/RX NO. 5003 • If you change your mind and want to continue receiving, press #. * Based on Canon FAX Standard Chart No. 1, standard mode. 8-11 Chapter 8 Receiving Faxes...
Page 112: Telstra Faxstream
Telstra FaxStream ™ Duet (Australia Only) In Australia, Telstra offers the FaxStream ™ Duet capability. This service allows you to assign two numbers to your line: one for fax and one for telephone. When the fax number is called, the network sends a specific ring tone which your unit recognises and automatically handles as a fax call.
Page 113: Network Switch System Operation
Press Stop to return to standby mode. 15:00 NET SW. When the RX MODE setting is set to NET SWITCH, no other receive mode can be selected with the Receive Mode button. Network Switch System Operation The procedure for using the network switch system is almost the same as when using the FAX over a normal telephone line.
Page 114: Telecom Faxability (New Zealand Only)
Telecom FaxAbility (New Zealand Only) In New Zealand, Telecom N.Z. offers the FaxAbility capability. This service allows you to assign two numbers to your line: one for fax and one for telephone. When the fax number is called, the network sends a specific ring tone which your unit recognises and automatically handles as a fax call.
Page 115: Network Switch System Operation
Network Switch System Operation The procedure for using the network switch system is almost the same as when using the FAX over a normal telephone line. When you receive calls, however, the unit will respond slightly differently as described below: When you hear the telephone call ring pattern: Pick up the handset and talk normally.
Page 116 8-16 Receiving Faxes Chapter 8...
Page 117: Chapter 9 Special Features
Chapter 9 Special Features Special Dialling ..................9-2 Entering Pauses in a Fax/Telephone Number........9-2 Switching Temporarily to Tone Dialling...........9-3 Confirming a Dial Tone ................9-4 Dialling Through a Switchboard .............9-4 Documents Stored in Memory ..............9-5 Printing a List of Documents Stored in Memory........9-5 Printing a Document Stored in Memory ..........9-6 Sending a Document Stored in Memory ..........9-7 Deleting a Document Stored in Memory ..........9-9...
Page 118: Special Dialling
Special Dialling Entering Pauses in a Fax/Telephone Number You may need to enter pauses in a fax/telephone number in the following situations: – When you dial or register an overseas number. The length and position of the pause depends on the telephone system of your country. –...
Page 119: Switching Temporarily To Tone Dialling
Switching Temporarily to Tone Dialling Many information services for banks, airline reservations, hotel reservations, etc., require tone dialling for their services. If your FAX is set for pulse dialling (1 p. 3-8), follow this procedure to set the unit temporarily for tone dialling: To talk to the other party, you will need to connect the optional handset or a telephone to your FAX (1 p.
Page 120: Confirming A Dial Tone
Confirming a Dial Tone* This feature allows you to set your FAX to listen for and detect a dial tone in the middle of a fax/telephone number before dialling the rest of the number. This is called Dial tone detection. Follow this procedure for dial tone detection during regular dialling or when registering a number for speed dialling: When you come to the step that...
Page 121: Documents Stored In Memory
DOC. MEMORY LIST **************************** TX/RX NO MODE CONNECTION TEL/ID PGS. SET TIME ST. TIME 0046 TRANSMIT [A 01] Canon TOKYO 3 27/12 21:24 0047 B’CAST 01] Canon CANADA 1 27/12 21:36 [A 02] Canon FRANCE 0048 DEL SQ BDCST 04] Canon ITALIA...
Page 122: Printing A Document Stored In Memory
Printing a Document Stored in Memory Follow this procedure to print a document stored in memory: Open the one-touch speed dial panel. Press Memory Reference. DOC. MEMORY LIST Use ∂ or ¨ to select PRINT PRINT DOCUMENT DOCUMENT. Press Set. TX/RX NO.
Page 123: Sending A Document Stored In Memory
Sending a Document Stored in Memory Follow this procedure to send a document received in memory: Open the one-touch speed dial panel. Press Memory Reference. DOC. MEMORY LIST Use ∂ or ¨ to select RESEND RESEND DOCUMENT DOCUMENT. Press Set. TX/RX NO.
Page 124 Regular dialling: Use the numeric buttons to enter the TEL=2 887 0166 fax number you want, then press Set. • You can only enter one fax number this way. • If you enter a wrong destination, press Clear, then enter the correct destination.
Page 125: Deleting A Document Stored In Memory
Deleting a Document Stored in Memory Follow this procedure to delete a document stored in memory: Open the one-touch speed dial panel. Press Memory Reference. DOC. MEMORY LIST Use ∂ or ¨ to select DELETE DELETE DOCUMENT DOCUMENT. Press Set. TX/RX NO.
Page 126: Polling
• If the other party is using a Canon fax machine and their unit does not support subaddress/password transactions, ask them to set the polling ID on their fax machine to 255 or 11111111 binary.
Page 127 Follow this procedure to poll one or several fax machine(s): Open the one-touch speed dial panel. Press Polling. POLLING TX Use ∂ or ¨ to select POLLING RX. POLLING RX Press Set. Enter up to 125 fax numbers you want to poll using any of the following methods: One-touch speed dialling:...
Page 128: Cancelling Polling Receiving
Cancelling Polling Receiving To cancel polling receiving, follow the same procedure as for cancelling receiving (1 p. 8-11). Polling Sending In polling sending, your FAX holds a document in its polling box so that other fax machines can retrieve it. You may find polling sending convenient in the following situations: –...
Page 129 Press Set three times. SETUP FILE FILE NAME Use the numeric buttons to enter a Canon Dpt.1_ name for the polling box (max. 24 characters, including spaces). • If you are unsure how to enter characters, see p. 3-2. • If you have already registered a name that you want to keep, ignore this step.
Page 130 Use the numeric buttons to enter a #123456 password (max. 20 digits, including A, #, and spaces). • The fax machine(s) that will be polling your FAX must have this password registered to be able to retrieve the document. • If you do not want to register a password, ignore this step.
Page 131: Scanning A Document Into The Polling Box
Scanning a Document into the Polling Box Follow this procedure to store a document in the polling box so that other fax machines can retrieve it: You need to set up the polling box before you can scan a document into the polling box (1 p.
Page 132 Set. Press Set. Canon Dpt.1_ To change the polling box settings, follow the procedure from step 6 on p. 9-13. If you selected DELETE FILE in step 6: Press Set.
Page 133: Restricting Use Of Your Fax
Restricting Use of Your FAX By enabling this feature, you can prevent unauthorised use of your FAX to make calls and send faxes. Enabling Restriction of Your FAX Follow this procedure to enable restriction of your FAX: Open the one-touch speed dial panel. Press Data Registration.
Page 134: Cancelling Restriction Of Your Fax
Press Stop to return to standby mode. 15:00 FaxOnly Restriction of your FAX is now enabled. No one can make calls or send faxes. (This setting does not restrict incoming calls or faxes.) Cancelling Restriction of Your FAX Follow this procedure to cancel restriction of your FAX: Open the one-touch speed dial panel.
Page 135 Press Set three times. PASSWORD PASSWORD 1234 RX RESTRICTION Press Stop to return to standby mode. 15:00 FaxOnly Restriction of your FAX is now disabled. Anyone can make calls or send faxes. 9-19 Chapter 9 Special Features...
Page 136: Restricting Reception
Restricting Reception By enabling this feature, you can restrict reception of faxes to only the numbers registered for speed dialling on your FAX. This feature is useful to prevent reception of unsolicited faxes (e.g. junk mail). Follow this procedure to enable or disable receiving restriction: Open the one-touch speed dial panel.
Page 137: Chapter 10: Copying
Chapter 10 Copying Documents You Can Copy..............10-2 Making Copies ..................10-2 Making a Quick Single Copy ..............10-3 10-1 Chapter 10 Copying...
Page 138: Documents You Can Copy
Documents You Can Copy For information on the types of documents you can copy, their requirements, and details on loading documents, see Chapter 4. Making Copies Follow this procedure to make copies: Adjust the paper delivery selector if necessary (1 p. 5-4). Load the document, face down in the MEMORY USED 0% ADF (1 p.
Page 139: Making A Quick Single Copy
If you want to make multiple copies, COPY use the numeric buttons to enter the number of copies. • You can make up to 99 copies. × 300 dpi The FAX copies at 400 for single copies, and at 200 × 300 dpi for multiple copies.
Page 140 10-4 Copying Chapter 10...
Page 141: Chapter 11 Reports And Lists
Chapter 11 Reports and Lists Summary of Reports and Lists .............11-2 ACTIVITY REPORT..................11-3 TX (Transmission) REPORT..............11-4 MULTI TX/RX (Transaction) REPORT..........11-5 RX (Reception) REPORT ................11-5 11-1 Chapter 11 Reports and Lists...
Page 142: Summary Of Reports And Lists
Summary of Reports and Lists The table below shows the lists and reports that can be printed from your FAX. Refer to the pages indicated for more details. Report or List Description Details USER’S DATA LIST Lists the current settings of your FAX and the p.
Page 143: Activity Report
ACTIVITY REPORT *************************** ST. TIME CONNECTION TEL CONNECTION ID MODE PGS. RESULT 27/12 13:43 905 795 1111 Canon CANADA 5001 AUTO RX 1 OK 00’33 27/12 13:45 905 795 1111 Canon CANADA 0001 POLLING RX 0 NG 00’00 0 STOP...
Page 144: Tx (Transmission) Report
********************* TX REPORT ********************* TRANSMISSION OK TX/RX NO 0003 CONNECTION TEL 1 432 2060 SUBADDRESS CONNECTION ID Canon OPTICS ST. TIME 27/12 14:52 USAGE T 00’34 27/12 2001 14:59 FAX 123 4567 CANON PGS. SENT RESULT *************************** ERROR TX REPORT...
Page 145: Multi Tx/Rx (Transaction) Report
****************************** TX/RX NO 0054 PGS. TX/RX INCOMPLETE ––––– TRANSACTION OK 01]905 795 1111 Canon CANADA [ A 01]03 3758 2111 Canon TOKYO [ A 02]1 49 39 25 25 Canon FRANCE ERROR INFORMATION ––––– RX (Reception) REPORT The FAX is factory-set not to print an RX (reception) REPORT even if an error occurs during reception.
Page 146 11-6 Reports and Lists Chapter 11...
Page 147: Chapter 12 Maintenance
Chapter 12 Maintenance Periodic Cleaning ...................12-2 Cleaning the FAX’s Exterior ..............12-2 Cleaning the FAX’s Interior..............12-3 Cleaning the Scanner Components .............12-5 Replacing the Toner Cartridge ..............12-7 12-1 Chapter 12 Maintenance...
Page 148: Periodic Cleaning
Periodic Cleaning This section describes the necessary cleaning procedures for your FAX. Please note the following before cleaning your unit: • Be sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the FAX. Since documents in memory are erased when the power is disconnected, print or send any documents stored in memory before disconnecting the power cord (1 p.
Page 149: Cleaning The Fax's Interior
Cleaning the FAX’s Interior To prevent toner powder and paper dust from accumulating inside the FAX and affecting print quality, clean the unit’s print area periodically. Follow this procedure to clean inside the FAX: Disconnect the power cord from the FAX. Lift the latch and open the front cover.
Page 150 When you are finished, reinsert the toner cartridge. Hold the toner cartridge by its handle and insert it into the FAX as far as it will go, making sure that its tabs are aligned with the rails inside the unit. •...
Page 151: Cleaning The Scanner Components
Cleaning the Scanner Components Follow this procedure to periodically check and clean the scanner components: Disconnect the power cord from the FAX. Use both hands to gently open the operation panel. • It only opens partially. While holding the operation panel open, clean these components: Separation guide and separation roller:...
Page 152 Use a clean, soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe any paper dust from the areas surrounding the separation roller (shaded area in the the illustration). SEPARATION ROLLER When you are finished, close the operation panel by pressing it down from the centre. •...
Page 153: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
The only component of your FAX you will need to replace is the FX-3 toner cartridge. Although Canon manufactures many different toner cartridges, the FX-3 toner cartridge is the only one designed for use with your FAX. To purchase this toner cartridge, contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line.
Page 154 Hold the toner cartridge by its handle and remove it from the FAX. • Discard the old toner cartridge immediately according to the local laws and regulations for disposal of consumables. To recycle your used toner cartridge, simply follow the instructions included with your new FX-3 toner cartridge.
Page 155 Hold the toner cartridge by its handle and insert it into the FAX as far as it will go, making sure that its tabs are aligned with the rails inside the unit. • Always hold the toner cartridge by its handle.
Page 156 12-10 Maintenance Chapter 12...
Page 157: Chapter 13 Troubleshooting
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Clearing Jams ..................13-2 Jams in the ADF ...................13-2 Paper Jams ..................13-3 Jams in the Paper Delivery Slots .............13-3 Jams Inside the Unit.................13-3 LCD Messages ..................13-8 Paper Feeding Problems ..............13-13 Faxing Problems...................13-13 Sending Problems ................13-13 Receiving Problems................13-15 Copying Problems................13-17 Telephone Problems ................13-18 Printing Problems.................13-18 General Problems.................13-20...
Page 158: Clearing Jams
ADF. If the paper does not pull out easily, do not force it. Contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line. When you are finished, close the operation panel by pressing it down from the centre.
Page 159: Paper Jams
Paper Jams When paper jams in the FAX, the LCD displays CLEAR PAPER JAM. Try clearing the jam by following the procedure in Jams in the Paper Delivery Slots below. If this does not clear the jam, follow the procedure in Jams Inside the Unit. Jams in the Paper Delivery Slots Follow this procedure to clear a paper jam in the paper delivery slots: You do not need to unplug the FAX when clearing paper jams.
Page 160 Hold the toner cartridge by its handle and remove it from the FAX. • To avoid exposing the toner cartridge to light, place it in its protective bag or wrap it in a thick cloth. HANDLE Move the paper release lever back. •...
Page 161 Locate the paper jam and clear it as explained on the following pages. z MULTI-PURPOSE TRAY AREA x FIXING ASSEMBLY AREA z Multi-purpose tray area: Hold the unit steady and carefully pull the jammed paper straight out from the unit. •...
Page 162 x Fixing assembly area: Top edge of the jammed paper in the fixing assembly: Push the jammed paper back q, then pull it carefully towards you to remove it w. The fixing assembly becomes extremely hot when the unit is in use.
Page 163 When you are finished, reinsert the toner cartridge. Hold the toner cartridge by its handle and insert it into the FAX as far as it will go, making sure that its tabs are aligned with the rails inside the unit. •...
Page 164: Lcd Messages
LCD Messages The following messages are displayed in the LCD when the FAX is performing a task, or when it encounters an error. The error code appears in the ACTIVITY REPORT (1 p. 11-3). Message Error Code Cause Action AUTO REDIAL —...
Page 165 In either case, if the error does not clear, try unplugging the unit. Wait five seconds, then plug it back in. If the message remains in the LCD, contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line. 13-9 Chapter 13 Troubleshooting...
Page 166 Message Error Code Cause Action CHK SUBADDR/PSWD #083/102 You attempted to send a Contact the other party to document or poll another check their settings. fax machine with the Change your settings if incorrect subaddress necessary (1 pp. 6-3, and/or password. 6-8).
Page 167 Message Error Code Cause Action MEMORY USED nn % — Shows the percentage If you need more space, of memory currently wait for the unit to send in use. any faxes. Also, print, send, or delete any documents in memory you no longer need ( p.
Page 168 Message Error Code Cause Action REC’D IN MEMORY — The unit received the fax Load paper in the multi- in memory because purpose tray (1 p. 2-14), paper or toner ran out, or replace the toner cartridge a paper jam occurred (1 p.
Page 169: Paper Feeding Problems
Paper Feeding Problems I Paper does not feed properly. The multi-purpose tray may contain too many sheets. • Make sure you load the correct quantity (1 p. 5-2). The paper may not be loaded correctly. • Make sure the paper stack is loaded correctly in the multi-purpose tray (1 p. 2-14). I Multiple sheets feed together into the FAX.
Page 170 You dialled or have been provided with an incorrect number. • Dial the number again, or check that you have the correct number. The other party’s fax machine may be out of paper. • Contact the other party and ask them to make sure paper is loaded in their fax machine.
Page 171: Receiving Problems
If none of these solutions solve the problem, unplug the FAX and wait for at least five seconds. Then plug it back in and try sending again. If you still cannot send, contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Receiving Problems I Cannot receive a fax automatically.
Page 172 An error may have occurred during reception. • Check the LCD for an error message (1 p. 13-8). • Print an ACTIVITY REPORT and check for an error code (1 p. 11-3). The multi-purpose tray may be empty. • Make sure paper is loaded in the multi-purpose tray (1 p. 2-14). The other party’s fax machine may not send the CNG signal that tells your FAX that the incoming call is a fax call.
Page 173: Copying Problems
Toner may be low or unevenly distributed. • Redistribute the toner inside the toner cartridge (1 p. 12-7). If the problem persists, replace the toner cartridge (1 p. 12-7). I Cannot receive using Error Correction Mode (ECM). The other party’s fax machine may not support ECM. •...
Page 174: Telephone Problems
• Clear the paper jam (1 p. 13-3). • If the FAX has no paper jam, unplug the unit and wait five seconds, then plug it back in. If the Alarm light remains lit, contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line.
Page 175 You may not have removed the plastic seal from the toner cartridge. • Make sure you install the toner cartridge properly (1 p. 2-11). The toner cartridge may need to be replaced. • Replace the toner cartridge (1 p. 12-7). I Printout does not match paper size.
Page 176: General Problems
If the LCD remains blank, unplug the unit and wait five seconds, then plug it back in. If the LCD still remains blank, contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line. 13-20...
Page 177: If You Cannot Solve A Problem
Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the unit yourself. If you need to contact Canon directly, make sure you have the following information: • Product name FAX-L200 or FAX-L280 •...
Page 178: If A Power Cut Occurs
MEMORY FILES DELETED TX/RX NO MODE CONNECTION TEL/ID PGS. SET TIME ST. TIME 0046 TRANSMIT [A 01] Canon TOKYO 3 27/12 16:03 0047 B’CAST 01] Canon CANADA 1 27/12 16:08 [A 02] Canon FRANCE 0048 DEL SQ BDCST 03] Canon ITALIA...
Page 179 Chapter 14 Summary of Settings Understanding the Menu System ............14-2 Printing a List to Check the Current Settings ........14-2 Accessing the Menus ................14-3 USER SETTINGS Menu ................14-4 REPORT SETTINGS Menu ..............14-5 TX (Transmission) SETTINGS Menu.............14-6 RX (Reception) SETTINGS Menu ............14-7 PRINTER SETTINGS Menu..............14-8 POLLING BOX Menu ................14-9 SYSTEM SETTINGS Menu..............14-10...
Page 180: Understanding The Menu System
• The FAX prints the USER’S DATA LIST. The sender information is shown at the beginning of the list. The current settings of the FAX are listed after this. 27/12 2001 17:23 FAX 123 4567 CANON **************************** USER’S DATA LIST **************************** 1.USER SETTINGS...
Page 181: Accessing The Menus
Accessing the Menus Follow this procedure to access the different menus: Open the one-touch speed dial panel. Press Data Registration. DATA REGSTRATION Press Set. USER SETTINGS Use ∂ or ¨ to select the menu you want. • You can select from the following: –...
Page 182: User Settings Menu
USER SETTINGS Menu For details on accessing the settings below, see p. 14-3. Default settings are shown in bold type. Setting Description Sub-Settings DATE & TIME Sets the current date and time (1 p. 3-6). – UNIT TELEPHONE # Enters the fax/telephone number you want to appear –...
Page 183: Report Settings Menu
REPORT SETTINGS Menu For details on accessing the settings below, see p. 14-3. Default settings are shown in bold type. Setting Description Sub-Settings TX REPORT Enables/disables automatic printing of a TX PRINT ERROR ONLY OUTPUT YES (transmission) REPORT (1 p. 11-4). PRINT ERROR ONLY: Prints a report only when a OUTPUT NO transmission error occurs.
Page 184: Tx (Transmission) Settings Menu
TX (Transmission) SETTINGS Menu For details on accessing the settings below, see p. 14-3. Default settings are shown in bold type. Setting Description Sub-Settings ECM TX Enables/disables Error Correction Mode (ECM) during transmission. MID PAUSE SET Selects the length of a pause entered within a 2 SEC (1 to 15)* fax/telephone number with the Redial/Pause button.
Page 185: Rx (Reception) Settings Menu
RX (Reception) SETTINGS Menu For details on accessing the settings below, see p. 14-3. Default settings are shown in bold type. Setting Description Sub-Settings ECM RX Enables/disables Error Correction Mode (ECM) during reception. RX MODE FAX ONLY MODE Selects the receive mode (1 Chapter 8). If you select FAX/TEL AUTO SW, you can select NET SWITCH* additional sub-settings (1 p.
Page 186: Printer Settings Menu
PRINTER SETTINGS Menu For details on accessing the settings below, see p. 14-3. Default settings are shown in bold type. Setting Description Sub-Settings RX REDUCTION Enables/disables reduction of faxes to fit on the paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray. If you select ON, you can select the direction of the VERTICAL ONLY HORIZ &...
Page 187: Polling Box Menu
POLLING BOX Menu For details on accessing the settings below, see p. 14-3. Default settings are shown in bold type. Setting Description Sub-Settings SETUP FILE Sets up the polling box to hold a document to be polled – (1 p. 9-12). FILE NAME Enters the name for the polling box.
Page 188: System Settings Menu
SYSTEM SETTINGS Menu For details on accessing the settings below, see p. 14-3. Default settings are shown in bold type. Setting Description Sub-Settings UN/LOCK PHONE Enables/disables restriction of the FAX (1 p. 9-17). – LOCK PHONE Enables/disables restriction of the FAX to make calls and send faxes.
Page 189: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications General Specifications ................A-2 Facsimile ....................A-2 Copier ......................A-3 Telephone....................A-3 Printer......................A-3 Appendix A Specifications...
Page 190: General Specifications
Approx. 64 pages* – Temperature: 10°–32.5°C Fax Scanning Speed – Humidity: 20%–80% RH Approx. 7.7 seconds/page* Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) × 1 Display Languages English/French/Spanish/German/Italian/Dutch/ Finnish/Portuguese/Norwegian/Swedish/Danish/ Slovene/Czech/Hungarian/Russian * Based on Canon FAX Standard Chart No. 1, standard mode. Specifications Appendix A...
Page 191: Copier
** This feature is not available for the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, or Malaysia. * Based on Canon FAX Standard Chart No. 1, *** This feature is only available for Australia and New standard mode. Zealand.
Page 192 Specifications Appendix A...
Page 193: Appendix B Options
Appendix B Options Optional Handset ..................B-2 Package Contents..................B-2 Attaching the Handset to Your FAX ............B-3 Maintaining Your Handset ..............B-4 Appendix B Options...
Page 194: Optional Handset
(HI, LO, or OFF). If any items are damaged or missing, notify your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line immediately. Ringer Equivalence Number (R.E.N.) (UK only) Your British Telecom line has a maximum R.E.N. capacity of 4. Your FAX has an R.E.N.
Page 195: Attaching The Handset To Your Fax
Attaching the Handset to Your FAX Follow this procedure to attach the handset to your FAX: Use a screwdriver to remove the two covers on the left side of the unit. Remove the screws from the plugs and insert the plugs into the holes on the handset cradle.
Page 196: Maintaining Your Handset
Maintaining Your Handset To maintain your handset in top working condition, be sure to follow these guidelines: • Do not leave your handset exposed to direct sunlight. • Do not install your handset in hot or humid conditions. • Do not spray aerosol polishes on your handset since they may enter the holes on your handset and cause damage.
Page 197: Appendix Cfax-L280 Instructions
Appendix C FAX-L280 Instructions Introduction ....................C-3 Differences Between the FAX-L280 and FAX-L200.......C-3 Using Your Documentation..............C-3 Unpacking the FAX-L280.................C-3 Connecting the FAX-L280 to Your PC............C-4 Print Media Requirements...............C-5 Printable Area ..................C-5 Selecting Print Media................C-6 Loading Envelopes ..................C-7 Loading Transparencies................C-8 Specifications...................C-8 Appendix C FAX-L280 Instructions...
Page 198 * Approximately three seconds per page document transmission time based on Canon FAX Standard Chart No. 1 (Standard Mode) at 33.6 Kbps modem speed. The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) currently supports 28.8 Kbps modem speeds or lower, depending on telephone line conditions.
Page 199: Introduction
In addition to the items shipped with your FAX, you will need to purchase a printer cable to connect your FAX to a PC (1 p. C-4). * Based on Canon FAX Standard Chart No. 1, standard mode. Appendix C...
Page 200: Connecting The Fax-L280 To Your Pc
-or- • A USB cable no longer than 5 metres You can purchase either of these cables from your local authorised Canon dealer. Follow this procedure to connect the appropriate cable: I Connecting a USB Cable I Connecting a Parallel Cable...
Page 201: Print Media Requirements
Print Media Requirements In addition to the paper listed in Chapter 5, you can also load the following print media in the multi-purpose tray: Print Media Size Quantity Envelopes European DL 7 envelopes × 110 mm/ (220 8.66 × 4.33 in.) U.S.
Page 202: Selecting Print Media
– Envelopes with letters enclosed • You may be able to load other size envelopes than those listed on the previous page. However, Canon cannot guarantee consistent performance on these. When printing on envelopes, be sure to use face-up delivery (1 p. 5-4).
Page 203: Loading Envelopes
Loading Envelopes Follow this procedure to load up to 7 envelopes in the multi-purpose tray: Prepare the envelopes. Arrange the stack of envelopes on a firm, clean surface, and press down firmly on the edges to make the folds crisp. •...
Page 204: Loading Transparencies
Appendix A for the rest of the specifications. Modem Speed 33600/14400/9600/7200/4800/2400 bps Automatic fallback Transmission Speed Approx. 3 seconds/page* at 33.6 Kbps, ECM-MMR, transmitting from memory Transmission/Reception Memory Approx. 448 pages* * Based on Canon FAX Standard Chart No. 1, standard mode. FAX-L280 Instructions Appendix C...
Page 205 Index ∂ button 2-10, 14-3 Automatic redialling ¬ button 2-10, 3-4 cancelling 7-9, 7-10 ® button 2-10, 3-3, 3-4 definition 7-9 ¨ button 2-10, 14-3 setting options for 7-10, 7-11 (1 p. n-nn), definition 1-2 1-TOUCH SPD DIAL LIST 1 B.T.
Page 206 Components, FAX 2-9, 2-10. See also individual Dial tone, confirming 9-4 component names Dialling Connecting coded speed dialling. See Coded speed dialling answering machine 2-6, 2-7 group dialling. See Group dialling B.T. adaptor 2-7 methods 7-4 data modem 2-6, 2-7 one-touch speed dialling.
Page 207 Face-up delivery 5-4, 5-5, 5-6 slot 2-9, 5-4 INCOMING RING setting 14-7 Fax, definition 1-2 INSIDE IMAGE setting 14-4 FAX 2-2 Installing, toner cartridge 2-11 to 2-13 assembling 2-5 ITU-TS, definition 1-2 cleaning 12-2 to 12-6 clearing jams 13-2 to 13-7 components 2-9, 2-10.
Page 208 MAN/AUTO SWITCH setting 14-7 Numeric buttons 2-10, 3-2 MANUAL MODE description 8-2 OFFHOOK ALARM setting 14-4 setting 8-8, 8-9 One-touch speed dial panel 2-10 Manual redialling 7-9 One-touch speed dialling 6-2, 7-4 cancelling 7-9 buttons 2-10, 6-2, 6-16, 6-17 Manual sending via the handset 7-6, 7-7 making telephone call with 6-17 cancelling 7-8 registering 6-3 to 6-7...
Page 209 receiving. See Polling receiving sending. See Polling sending Quantity Polling box document 4-2 changing settings 9-15, 9-16 paper 5-2 deleting settings 9-15, 9-16 scanning document into 9-15 setting up 9-12 to 9-14 R button 2-10 POLLING BOX registering 3-9, 3-10 menu 14-3, 14-9 REC’D IN MEMORY message 8-11, 13-12 setting 9-12, 9-16...
Page 210 RX REPORT. See also RX (Reception) REPORT Special function buttons 2-10. See also individual setting 14-5 button names RX RESTRICTION setting 9-20, 14-10 Speed dialling. See also individual speed dialling RX SETTINGS menu. See RX (Reception) SETTINGS methods menu definition 6-2 RX START SPEED setting 14-10 lists.
Page 211 Toner saver setting 5-9 TONER SUPPLY LOW setting 14-8 Weight TOUCH TONE setting 3-8, 14-4 document 4-2 Transfer charging roller 2-9 paper 5-2 Transmission report. See TX (Transmission) REPORT unit 1-5 Tray multi-purpose 2-9 multi-purpose, cover 2-2, 2-5, 2-9 support 2-2, 2-5, 2-9 TTI POSITION setting 14-4 TX, definition 1-2 TX (Transmission) REPORT 11-4...
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Fax-l280

Canon FAX-L200? FAX-L280 User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2 Setting up

Unpacking the FAX

Assembling the FAX

Making Connections

Main Components of the FAX

Installing the Toner Cartridge

Loading Paper

Testing the FAX

Chapter 3 Registering Information

Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols

Registering Sender Information

Setting the Telephone Line Type

Dialling through a Switchboard

Chapter 4 Document Handling

Document Requirements

Loading Documents

Chapter 5 Paper Handling

Paper Requirements

Selecting Paper for Your FAX

Loading Paper

Selecting Face-Up or Face-Down Paper Delivery

Changing the Paper Size Setting

Adjusting the Toner Saver Setting

Chapter 6 Speed Dialling

What Is Speed Dialling

Registering One-Touch Speed Dialling

Registering Coded Speed Dialling

Registering Group Dialling

Using Speed Dialling

Printing Speed Dialling Lists

Chapter 7 Sending Faxes

Preparing to Send a Fax

Sending Methods

Cancelling Sending

Redialling When the Line Is Busy

Sending the same Document to Several Fax Numbers (Sequential Broadcasting)

Delayed Sending

Using Alternative Telephone Networks (UK Only)

Chapter 8 : Receiving Faxes

Receiving Methods

Receiving While Performing Other Tasks

Receiving Faxes in Memory When a Problem Occurs

Cancelling Receiving

Telstra Faxstream

Telecom Faxability (New Zealand Only)

Chapter 9 Special Features

Special Dialling

Documents Stored in Memory

Polling

Restricting Use of Your FAX

Restricting Reception

Chapter 10: Copying

Chapter 11 Reports and Lists

Summary of Reports and Lists

Activity Report

TX (Transmission) REPORT

RX (Reception) REPORT

Chapter 12 Maintenance

Periodic Cleaning

Replacing the Toner Cartridge

Chapter 13 Troubleshooting

Clearing Jams

LCD Messages

Paper Feeding Problems

Faxing Problems

Copying Problems

Telephone Problems

Printing Problems

General Problems

If You Cannot Solve a Problem

If a Power Cut Occurs

Chapter 14 : Summary of Settings

Understanding the Menu System

USER SETTINGS Menu

REPORT SETTINGS Menu

TX (Transmission) SETTINGS Menu

RX (Reception) SETTINGS Menu

PRINTER SETTINGS Menu