Canon B150 User Manual

FAX-B150

User’s Guide

How to use this User’s Guide

Before you use this user’s guide, read this list of symbols, terms and abbreviations to become familiar
with them. A complete glossary of terms is included at the end of this guide.

+ Document

The original sheet(s) of paper you send, receive or copy with your fax.

+ Menu

A list of options or features from which you select an item to set up or change.

+ Numeric buttons

The round buttons on the operation panel with digits 0 through 9, and # on them.

+ Arrow buttons

The buttons used to display choices and change settings. These buttons also change the
volume setting of the speaker.

+ STOP button

Press to cancel any operation or to cancel the selection of a menu item.

+ START/COPY button

Press ) to start an operation or register a setting.

+ Transaction number

A number automatically assigned everytime you send or receive a fax. Transaction numbers are
4-digit numbers that can help you keep track of the documents you send and receive.

+ TX/RX NO. XXXX

Represents the transaction number when displayed on the LCD, where XXXX is the 4-digit
transaction number.

+ TX

Stands for transmit or send.

+ RX

Stands for receive.

+ NOTE

A note describes important points and helpful hints, or how to avoid minor difficulties.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon has determined that the FAX-B150
meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Trademarks

Canon and BJ are registered trademarks, and Bubble Jet is a trademark of
Canon Inc.

Copyright

Copyright r 1997 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.

This CE Marking shows compliance of this equipment with Directive 73/23/EEC and Directive
89/336/EEC (as amended by Directive 92/31/EEC), both as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

Canon Inc./Canon Europa N.V.

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Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Canon FAX-B150 Bubble JetTMfacsimile. The compact, upright design of
the fax means it takes up less space in your work area. The bubble jet print mechanism uses cut-sheet
plain paper, so you get crisp reproductions of your fax documents and copies.
The FAX has a number of features that make it ideal for small to medium-sized offices with a single
telephone line.

Features

Plain paper

The fax accepts A4, letter, and legal size cut-sheet plain paper for crisp reproduction and faxes that are
flat and easy to write on.

Automatic switching between fax and voice calls

The fax recognises incoming fax calls, and automatically switches to receive mode.

Automatic dialling

A variety of dialling methods allows you to register frequently used fax numbers and phone numbers
and access them by pressing one or a few buttons.

Error Correction Mode (ECM) Tx / Rx

Automatically helps correct transmission errors due to system and telephone line noise.

Delayed transmission

Sends a fax automatically at a later time, for example, at night when telephone rates are lower.

360 dpi copy mode

Lets you make copies at 360 × 360 dpi.

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Notice for connection to telecommunication systems in
the United Kingdom and the Republic of lreland

Approval Number 607721 (UK)

Your Canon FAX-B150 has been approved against the requirements of NTR3 for use in the UK and
complies with the requirements of 91/263 EEC. The CE mark is applied in respect of the requirements
of 72/23 EEC and 89/336 EEC. (UK)

It is intended for connection to analogue two wire public telecommunication networks.

Connect the supplied cable to this socket first, then to the telephone line.

There are two auxiliary sockets to which equipment approved for direct connection to the network may
be connected.

If required, a suitable adaptor, approved under Approval Number NS/G/23/L/100005 for direct and
indirect connections between the fax machine and any piece of approved telecommunications apparatus,
is available from your Canon supplier. (UK)

This socket is intended for connection of an answering machine or similar device.

This socket is intended for connection of a telephone.

Voltage and current available at these sockets is determined by the network to which the line cable is
connected. They will not normally exceed the limits for TNV as described in EN60950.

Canon recommend that any additional equipment connected in the installation is connected to one of
these sockets. Do not connect additional equipment through parallel sockets elsewhere on the telephone
line.

This equipment is not intended or recommended for making calls to emergency services.

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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.
Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The power point shall be located near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed and
the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective earthing of the
power point, consult a qualified electrician.

Caution (New Zealand only)

1. This equipment may not necessarily provide for the effective hand-over of a call to or from a
telephone connected to the same line.

2. The Operation of this equipment on the same line as telephone or other equipment with audible
warning devices or automatic ring detectors will give rise to bell rinkle or noise and may cause false
tripping of the ring detector. Should such problems occur, the user is not to contact telecom faults
service.

3. Should this equipment become physically damaged, disconnect immediately from the Telecom
connection and power source and contact your nearest service agent.

4. To relocate this equipment please.

1) Disconnect the equipment from the Telecom connection.

2) Disconnect the equipment from the power source.

3) Reconnect the equipment to the power source.

4) Reconnect the equipment to the Telecom connection.

5. If the supply cord of this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the special cord (Parts
No.:HH2-1910).

6. Not all standard telephones will respond to incoming ringing when connected to the extension
socket.

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Precautions

General

Make sure the place where you set up the fax satisfies the following conditions:

Over 32.5°C

Under 10°C

• Use the fax only within the following range of temperature

and humidity ranges.
Ambient temperature:
10º to 32.5 Cº
Ambient humidity:
10% to 80% RH (no condensation)

• Keep your fax out of direct sunlight, as this can damage the

unit.

• Do not lift the fax by the operation panel.

• If you have installed the optional handset, do not lift the fax

by the handset cradle.

• Hold the fax as shown when transporting it.

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PRECAUTIONS

• Place the fax on a level surface.

• Do not remove the BJ cartridge from the unit unless it needs

to be replaced, or when transporting the fax. Removing the
cartridge and leaving the print head unprotected will cause it
to dry out and become unusable.

• Do not place the fax on the edge of a desk so as to prevent received documents falling onto the floor.

• Certain table surfaces may prevent received documents from sliding out smoothly, resulting in paper

jams. Do not place the fax on these types of tables.

• Do not install the fax near devices which contain magnets or generate magnetic fields.

• Do not subject the fax to strong physical shock or vibration.

• Keep the fax clean. Dust accumulation can prevent the fax from operating properly.

• Before you transport your fax, make sure to remove the BJ cartridge and recover the print head with

the orange tape. After moving the fax, remove the orange tape and reload the BJ cartridge.

Others

Here are some other general precautions when you are using or working around it.

CAUTION

• Avoid installing your fax in places exposed to direct sunlight, dust, vibration, high temperature or

humidity, or on unstable surfaces.

• To assure proper electrical contact, make sure the fax is firmly plugged in.

• Never pull on the cord to unplug the fax. Pull on the plug itself.

WARNING

• Do not overload the electrical outlet where the fax is plugged in.

• Never plug or unplug the fax when your hands are wet.

• For your safety, unplug the fax during electrical storms.

• If you have problems with the fax (smoke, odd smells or noises), immediately unplug the fax

from the outlet. Keep the area around the outlet free from clutter so you can unplug the fax
quickly in case of an emergency.

• Never use liquids or drink beverages around the fax. Liquids spilled on the fax can cause a

fire or electrical shock. If you accidentally spill a liquid on the fax, unplug it immediately and
call your Canon service representative.

• To avoid electrical shock from exposed power points, never disassemble the fax. There are

no parts or switches in the fax that require adjustment.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

1. SETTING UP

How to use this User’s Guide ................................ ii

Welcome ................................................................... iii

Features .................................................................... iii

Notice for connection to telecommunication

systems in the United Kingdom and Republic

of lreland .............................................................. iv

For your safety (Australia only) .............................. v

Caution (New Zealand only) ................................... v

Precautions .............................................................. vi

General ............................................................................. vi

Others ............................................................................... vii

Unpacking ................................................................ 2

Removing the shipping materials .................................... 4

Assembling the fax .................................................. 5

Attaching components .................................................... 5

Attaching the handset ..................................................... 6

Connecting the AC power cord ....................................... 6

Loading the paper ................................................... 7

Selecting the right kind of paper ..................................... 7

Loading the paper ........................................................... 7

Installing the BJ cartridge ...................................... 9

BJ cartridge guidelines .................................................... 9

Handling the BJ cartridge ................................................ 10

Installing the BJ cartridge ................................................ 11

Connecting the phone line ..................................... 14

Connecting to the wall jack ............................................. 14

Connecting the telephone ............................................... 14

Connecting the optional handset .................................... 15

Connecting an extension phone or answering machine

(optional) ..................................................................... 15

Setting the TEL LINE TYPE ............................................. 16

Setting up to receive faxes .................................... 17

Selecting the receiving mode .......................................... 17

Fax Only Mode ................................................................. 18

Fax/Tel Mode ................................................................... 19

Manual Mode ................................................................... 20

Ans. Machine Mode ......................................................... 21

2. PREPARING TO
USE YOUR FAX

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Main components of the fax .................................. 24

Front view ......................................................................... 24

Rear view ......................................................................... 25

Fax controls – the Operation Panel ....................... 26

Registering your name and number ..................... 28

Moving through the main menus .................................... 28

Entering a number ........................................................... 30

Entering a name ............................................................... 30

Personalising your fax ..................................................... 32

Registering the date and time ......................................... 33

Registering your telephone/fax number and name ........ 34

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Registering One-touch Speed Dialling numbers

and names ........................................................... 36

Registering Coded Speed Dialling numbers and

names .................................................................. 38

Special dialling ......................................................... 39

Registering the access type and the outside line

number ....................................................................... 40

Using alternative telephone networks (UK only) . 42

Attaching the M label ....................................................... 42

Registering an alternative telephone network ................ 42

Sending with a registered long-distance service ........... 44

Registering speed dialling with the M button ................. 45

3. HANDLING
DOCUMENTS

4. MAKING
COPIES

5. SENDING
FAXES

6. RECEIVING
FAXES

Preparing documents ............................................. 48

Types of documents you can scan ................................. 48

Loading the document .................................................... 49

Setting the resolution and density .................................. 51

Copying documents ................................................ 54

Preparing to send a document .............................. 56

Sending methods ............................................................. 56

Dialling methods .............................................................. 56

Sending documents ................................................ 57

Direct Sending ................................................................. 57

Manual Sending ............................................................... 57

Automatic Dialling ............................................................ 58

Memory Sending ............................................................. 59

Cancelling Sending .......................................................... 60

Redialling .......................................................................... 60

Messages displayed during sending .............................. 61

Clearing document jams (ejecting a document from the

ADF) ............................................................................ 62

Delayed Sending ...................................................... 63

Sending other documents while the fax is set for

Delayed Sending ........................................................ 64

Cancelling Delayed Sending ........................................... 65

Sequential broadcasting ........................................ 66

Sending a document to more than one location ............ 66

Receiving documents ............................................. 68

Receiving documents in Manual Mode .......................... 68

Receiving documents in Fax Only Mode ........................ 69

Receiving documents in Fax/Tel Mode ........................... 69

Receiving documents in Ans. Machine Mode ................ 70

Receiving documents in memory .................................... 71

Printing documents in memory ....................................... 72

Receiving while registering, copying or printing ............. 72

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Network FAX/TEL Switching (Australia only) ...... 73

Setting the fax for Network Switch ................................. 73

Operation for Network Switch System ........................... 74

Network FAX/TEL Switching (New Zealand

only) ...................................................................... 75

Setting the fax Network ................................................... 75

Operation for Network Switch System ........................... 76

7. SETTINGS AND
ACTIVITY
REPORTS

8. SOLUTIONS TO
COMMON
PROBLEMS

User menu settings ................................................. 78

Settings ..................................................................... 81

How to change a setting ................................................. 81

Activity reports ........................................................ 87

How to print a report ....................................................... 87

Activity management report ............................................ 88

One-touch Speed Dialling list .......................................... 88

Coded Speed Dialling list ................................................ 89

User’s data list ................................................................. 90

Activity report (Sending) .................................................. 90

Activity report (Receiving) ................................................ 91

Multi-activity report .......................................................... 91

Memory clear list ............................................................. 92

Restricting use of the fax ....................................... 93

Locking the fax ................................................................ 93

Changing the access password ...................................... 94

Cancelling the restriction setting ..................................... 95

Paper jams ............................................................... 98

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) jams ....................... 98

Recording paper jams ..................................................... 99

Periodic care ............................................................100

Cleaning the fax exterior ................................................. 100

Cleaning the glass scanning window .............................. 100

Cleaning the printer area ................................................. 101

Cleaning the BJ cartridge print head .............................. 102

Replacing the BJ cartridge .............................................. 103

Frequently Asked Questions ..................................104

TRANSMITTING ............................................................... 104

RECEIVING ...................................................................... 105

TELEPHONE .................................................................... 106

COPYING ......................................................................... 107

PAPER LOADING PROBLEMS ....................................... 107

GENERAL ......................................................................... 107

Print quality problems .............................................109

Error codes, messages and solutions ..................110

In case of a power failure .......................................113

During a power failure ..................................................... 113

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Specifications ...................................................................................................................115

Appendix ...........................................................................................................................117

Document sizes ................................................................................................................................ 117

What happens when Fax/Tel Mode is selected .............................................................................. 118

Glossary ............................................................................................................................119

Index ..................................................................................................................................123

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1 SETTING UP

Unpacking ................................................................ 2

Removing the shipping materials .................................... 4

Assembling the fax .................................................. 5

Attaching components .................................................... 5

Attaching the handset ..................................................... 6

Connecting the AC power cord ....................................... 6

Loading the paper ................................................... 7

Selecting the right kind of paper ..................................... 7

Loading the paper ........................................................... 7

Installing the BJ cartridge ...................................... 9

BJ cartridge guidelines .................................................... 9

Handling the BJ cartridge ................................................ 10

Installing the BJ cartridge ................................................ 11

Connecting the phone line ..................................... 14

Connecting to the wall jack ............................................. 14

Connecting a telephone .................................................. 14

Connecting the optional handset .................................... 15

Connecting an extension phone or answering machine

(optional) ..................................................................... 15

Setting the TEL LINE TYPE ............................................. 16

Setting up to receive faxes .................................... 17

Selecting the receiving mode .......................................... 17

Fax Only Mode ................................................................. 18

Fax/Tel Mode ................................................................... 19

Manual Mode ................................................................... 20

Ans. Machine Mode ......................................................... 21

Unpacking

As you unpack the fax, save the carton and packing material in case you want to move or ship the unit
in the future.
Carefully remove all items from the box.

¶ It is best to have someone hold the box while you lift the fax and its protective packaging out of the

carton.

User’s guide

BX-3 BJ FAX

cartridge

Main unit

Paper tray cover

Paper tray

Power cord and Telephone
line

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If any of these items are damaged or missing, notify your Canon dealer immediately.

Main unit Paper tray Paper tray cover

Power cord* Telephone line**

Miscellaneous

¶ User’s Guide (This

¶ M Label (UK only)

Overlay BX-3 BJ FAX cartridge

UNPACKING

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manual)

* The shape of the power cord varies depending on the country of purchase.
** The shape of the telephone line varies depending on the country of purchase.

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SETTING UP

Removing the shipping materials

Remove the shipping materials as shown below.

2

2

1

3

3

Remove these tapes

Pull

Open

1

Remove these tapes

Open the front cover

Remove this tape

2

1

Be sure to also remove any shipping materials from the paper tray cover and the paper tray.

4

Assembling the fax

To see how the fax looks fully assembled, see Main components of the fax, p. 24.

Attaching components

j Paper Tray

Make sure the paper lever is in the position . Then place the paper tray into the
fax, making sure the two knobs fit in the appropriate slots on the fax.

This symbol indicates
the use of a function
(envelope printing)
not available with this
model.

Paper lever

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j Paper Tray Cover

Place the paper tray cover over the paper tray, making sure the two tabs fit in the
appropriate slots on the fax.

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SETTING UP

Attaching the optional handset*

* The handset is available as an optional in some countries.

Attach the handset cradle.

1

Please release
the screw.

2

Connecting the AC power cord

Plug the fax into a 200 240 volt AC 50/60 Hz outlet.

Plug the power cord connector into the

1

rear of the unit.

2

There is no power switch on the fax. The power is
on as long as the fax is plugged in.

Place the handset on its cradle.

Plug the other end of the power cord
into a properly grounded AC outlet.

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Loading the paper

Selecting the right kind of paper

The quality of the paper you use affects the print quality of the fax. Using paper that meets the
following specifications will ensure the best possible printing results.

Quality Use plain bond, typewriter quality without curls, folds, or rough edges.

Weight 64-90 g/m

Thickness 0.08 mm-0.12 mm

Storage 18° to 24° C, 40% to 60% relative humidity.

Size A4, Letter, Legal

Note

¶ Test the plain bond paper you intend to use first to make sure printing results are satisfactory.
¶ Do not use punched or coloured paper.
¶ Do not use glossy paper.
¶ Ink drying time will vary depending on the type of paper.
¶ Using paper other than the above may cause jamming and/or blurred printing.

j Setting the paper size

The paper size setting determines the size of the recording paper in the paper tray.
The factory setting is A4 size. If you want to use a paper size other than A4, you must change the
PAPER SIZE setting. See FAX PRINTER, p. 86.

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Loading the paper

Remove the paper tray cover.

1

Fan a small stack of up to 100 sheets (up

2

to 10 mm thick). Tap the edge of the
stack on a flat surface to even the stack.

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SETTING UP

Align the right edge of the paper stack

3

with the right edge of the paper tray and
insert halfway into the paper tray.

Insert the paper stack into the paper tray

5

until it stops.

A4

LTR

Holding the paper of stack, squeeze and

4

slide the paper guide until it touches the
left edge of the stack of paper.

Make sure the stack of paper does not exceed the
paper limit mark on the right side of the paper
tray.

Replace the paper tray cover.

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A4

LTR

Do not force the paper down into the fax.

Note

¶ Make sure the stack of the paper is flat, held upright and aligned with the left paper guide.
¶ The top edge of the stack does not need to be even.

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Installing the BJ cartridge

The first time you set up your fax, you have to install the BX-3 BJ FAX cartridge before you can begin
receiving and copying documents.

BJ cartridge guidelines

Use only the Canon BX-3 BJ FAX cartridge with the FAX-B150.

The actual amount of ink that you use will vary depending on the print density of a page. If the
majority of your printed output is graphics, you may need to change the ink cartridge more often than
when you are receiving or copying text only.
You may need to replace the BJ cartridge when either of the following conditions exist:

¶ Your printed output is not crisp and clear, and there are gaps in the characters (missing dots) even

after you have cleaned the print head once or twice and you have removed and reinstalled the BJ
cartridge.

¶ You have been using the BJ cartridge for over one year.

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Note

¶ To ensure optimum print quality, Canon recommends the use of the cartridges designated by

Canon. Canon accepts no liability or responsibility for damages caused by the use of any
cartridge other than those designated by Canon.

¶ Canon makes numerous ink cartridges; the BX-3 BJ FAX cartridge is the only one designed to be

used with the FAX-B150.

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SETTING UP

Handling the BJ cartridge

¶ Leave the BJ cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to use it to prevent it from drying out.

¶ Store BJ cartridges out of the reach of children. The ink contains isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0.

¶ Replace the BJ cartridge after one year of use or if the print is not clear or is missing, even after

trying five successive head cleanings.

¶ Never remove the BJ cartridge unless you are going to replace it. When left exposed, the cartridge

print head dries out, making it unusable.

¶ Do not touch the print head area on the BJ cartridge. Ink

may leak out and cause stains.

¶ Never shake the BJ cartridge, especially after removing the

protective tape from the print head.

If spilled, the ink is very difficult to clean. Therefore, always follow the above precautions and carefully
handle the BJ cartridge.

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INSTALLING THE BJ CARTRIDGE

Installing the BJ cartridge

Open the front cover of the fax.

1

Remove the print head cap from the BJ

3

cartridge.

Raise the green cartridge release lever.

2

Thickness lever

Make sure the paper thickness lever is set to the
paper position (left position).

Pull off the protective orange tape.

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SETTING UP

Insert the BJ cartridge. Align the slot in

5

the cartridge with the yellow post in the
fax.

The yellow post (BJ cartridge guide) should be
visible through the slot. The BJ cartridge tilts
slightly to the left in the loaded position.

Close the front cover of the fax.

7

Lower the cartridge release lever down

6

until you hear a click to lock the
cartridge in place.

¶ Make sure the arm on the cartridge release

lever aligns with the marking on the BJ
cartridge.

¶ If the lever movement is not smooth, release

the lever and reload it.

¶ To avoid cartridge misalignment and an error

message appearing, do not press down on the
cartridge or try to align it manually while
raising and lowering the green lever.

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The fax automatically prints a test page.

8

The fax prints a test page every time you insert a BJ cartridge.

TEST PRINT

This is a test sheet designed to test the print quality of this unit.
Please refer to the test patterns below. If they are not printed clearly,
you may want to clean the print head of the ink cartridge. To clean the
ink cartridge, please press [FUNCTION] then [CLEANING] button.

When the BJ cartridge is properly installed, the test printout should
look as shown above.

INSTALLING THE BJ CARTRIDGE

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White streak

If the printout has white streaks as shown above, try cleaning the print
head. See Cleaning the BJ cartridge print head, p. 100. If the problem
persists after cleaning, try reinstalling the BJ cartridge.

¶ You can turn off automatic test printing by changing the AUTO TEST PRINT setting. See SYSTEM

SETTINGS, p. 86.

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Connecting the phone line

Connecting to the wall jack

Connect one end of the supplied telephone line to the jack marked on the rear of the

1

fax.

Connect the other end of the line to your wall telephone jack.

2

Note

¶ To avoid electrical shock, connect the telephone line to the fax first. Then connect the line to the

wall telephone jack.

Connecting the telephone

Connect the end of the telephone cord to the jack.

1

B.T. adaptor

UK only

¶ Users in the UK only:

When you connect a telephone, be sure to connect the B.T. adaptor. Contact your Canon supplier for
more information.

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CONNECTING THE PHONE LINE

Connecting the optional handset

Connect the handset’s modular jack to the handset jack on the fax.

1

Connecting an extension phone or answering machine
(optional)

Connect an extension phone or answering machine to the jack marked on the rear of

1

the fax.

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B.T. adaptor

UK only

¶ Be sure to connect an extension phone if you want to use the INCOMING RING feature and you

want it to ring when the fax receives a call, See pp. 69, 85.

¶ If you connect an answering machine, refer to Ans. Machine Mode, p. 21.
¶ Users in the UK only:

When you connect an extension phone or answering machine, be sure to connect the B.T. adaptor.
Contact your Canon supplier for more information.

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SETTING UP

Setting the TEL LINE TYPE*

Your fax is factory set to work with rotary pulse telephone lines**. If you have a tone line, you will
need to change the telephone line setting as follows.

* TEL LINE TYPE cannot be set in Hong Kong, Norway and Denmark.
** The factory default setting for the UK and Singapore is touch tone.

Press [FUNCTION].

1

Wait a second for TEL REGISTRATION to
appear.

Use [ ]or[ ] to select USER SETTINGS.

2

Press [START/COPY].

Use [ ]or[ ] to select TEL LINE TYPE.

3

Press [START/COPY].

Use [ ]or[ ] to select TOUCH TONE.

4

Press [START/COPY].

5

Press [STOP] to finish.

6

FUNCTION

SELECT MENU

1 sec.

TEL REGISTRATION

USER SETTINGS

START/COPY

SET DATE

TEL LINE TYPE

START/COPY

ROTARY PULSE

TOUCH TONE

START/COPY

DATA ENTRY OK

STOP

Note:

Users in the UK only:

Although this equipment can use either rotary pulse or touch tone, only the performance of the
touch tone is subject to regulatory requirements for correct operation. It is therefore strongly
recommended that the equipment is set to use touch tone for access to public or private emergency
services. Touch tone also provides faster call set up.

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Setting up to receive faxes

Selecting the receiving mode

Before you set up the receiving mode on your fax, you should determine how you plan to use your fax:

¶ Are you able to dedicate the use of one telephone line to the fax only to receive document

transmissions from other fax machines? If yes, choose Fax Only Mode (see below).

¶ Do you want to use your fax as both a telephone and fax, receiving documents automatically and

ringing only for telephone calls? If yes, choose Fax/Tel Mode (see below).

¶ Do you want to use your fax mainly as a telephone, and answer every call yourself, whether from a

person or a fax unit? If yes, choose Manual Mode (see below).

¶ Do you want to connect an answering machine to your fax and receive the other party’s document

and also record the other party’s message? If yes, choose Ans. Machine mode (see below).

How you answer these questions will determine which receiving method you choose. If you are not
satisfied with the mode you select, you can always change it at any time.

j Fax Only Mode (See p. 18)

You may want to use this mode if you have two phone lines in your office, and plan to use one line for
the fax and the other line for your telephone.
Set Fax Only Mode if you want to use your fax only to receive faxes automatically and do not intend to
use it as a telephone.

j Fax/Tel Mode (See p. 19)

If you only have one phone line in your office, you may be planning to use it for both fax and
telephone communication. By setting this mode, you will be able to use your fax for both fax and
telephone communication using only one phone line. You will need to have the optional handset or an
extension phone connected to the fax so that when it rings to alert you of a call, you can answer the
call. The fax will automatically receive faxes without ringing.

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j Manual Mode (See p. 20)

Use Manual Mode if you receive more telephone calls than faxes. By having a telephone or the optional
handset connected to your fax, you can answer every call, whether from a person or from another fax
unit. If you hear a slow beep, simply press [START/COPY] on your fax and hang up the handset to
receive the fax.

j Ans. Machine Mode (See p. 21)

Use Ans. Machine Mode if you have an answering machine connected to the fax. This mode allows you
to receive not only documents sent from other fax machines, but also messages from people calling
when you are out.

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SETTING UP

Fax Only Mode

The fax is set up at the factory to Fax/Tel Mode. If you have a dedicated fax line, you need to set the
mode to Fax Only.

j Setting Fax Only Mode

When you set the fax to Fax Only Mode, the unit picks up every call and automatically treats it as a fax
transmission.
The fax cannot receive automatically if you are making copies, printing reports, or registering
information. See p. 72.

Press [RECEIVE MODE] until ″Fax Only Mode″

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appears on the LCD.

RECEIVE MODE

Fax Only Mode

Press [START/COPY].

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When this mode is set, the LCD will display the
time and ″FaxOnly″.

START/COPY

12:00 FaxOnly

j Receiving documents in Fax Only Mode

When the fax is set to Fax Only Mode, it automatically receives documents whenever a call comes over
the fax line.

Make sure the fax is set to ″Fax Only Mode″

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(see above).

The fax assumes all incoming calls are from another fax machine sending a document. It receives the
documents automatically.

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