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Manuals for the Machine

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Things You Can Do

Specify a recipient with a single key
Look up a particular recipient
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Receive faxes in memory without printing out
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One-Touch Speed Dialing
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Specify a recipient with a two-digit code
Coded Dialing
Basic Guide
Specify multiple recipients with a single key
AAAAA BBBBB CCCCC
Using Address Book
p. 1-3
Redial when the line is busy
Redialing
p. 1-4
Send a fax to multiple recipients
Memory Reception
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Reject faxes without their numbers
Reception Restriction
p. 1-12
Select a scan mode depending on the type of image
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Group Dialing
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Broadcasting
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Image Quality
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Adjust the density level of scanned images
Make two-sided copies
ABC ABC ABC ABC
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Specify detailed scanning options to suit various images
ABC ABC ABC ABC
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Enlarge or reduce copied images
A
Zoom Ratio
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Sort copies by page order
AAAA AAAA
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Copy two documents on one sheet
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Print a document from a PC
Printing
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Send a fax from a PC
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Manuals for the Machine ................................................................................i
Legal Notices................................................................................................ ii
Reports and Lists
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Things You Can Do ..................................................................................... iii
How to Use This Guide................................................................................. ix
Using the Top Page ...............................................................................ix
Using the Chapter Topic List...................................................................x
1 Advanced Fax Features (MF4140/MF4150 Only)......................................................... 1-1
Dialing Features ........................................................................................ 1-3
Using Address Book............................................................................ 1-3
Redialing ............................................................................................. 1-4
Dialing Through a Switchboard ........................................................... 1-5
Switching Temporarily to Tone Dialing................................................ 1-6
Checking Dialing Line ......................................................................... 1-7
Dialing an Overseas Number (With Pauses)....................................... 1-7
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Receiving Features.................................................................................... 1-8
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Setting the Receive Mode ................................................................... 1-8
Memory Reception ............................................................................ 1-11
Reception Restriction ........................................................................ 1-12
Remote Reception ............................................................................ 1-12
Printing Received Documents ........................................................... 1-14
Additional Fax Modes .............................................................................. 1-16
Broadcasting ..................................................................................... 1-16
Canceling Fax Jobs ................................................................................. 1-17
Canceling an Ongoing Job................................................................ 1-17
Canceling Reservation ...................................................................... 1-17
2 Advanced Copy Features.............................................................................................. 2-1
Advanced Copy Features .......................................................................... 2-2
Collate Copy........................................................................................ 2-2
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Two-Sided Copying............................................................................. 2-3
2 on 1 Combination ............................................................................. 2-4
Canceling Copy Jobs................................................................................. 2-5
Canceling a Job While Scanning ........................................................ 2-5
Canceling a Job While Printing ........................................................... 2-5
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3 System Monitor .............................................................................................................. 3-1
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Checking Job and Machine Status ............................................................ 3-2
Checking Print Status.......................................................................... 3-2
Checking Print and Scan Counts ........................................................ 3-2
Checking and Deleting Documents Stored in Memory
(MF4140/MF4150 Only) ...................................................................... 3-3
Checking and Printing Transmission/Reception Results
(MF4140/MF4150 Only) ...................................................................... 3-3
Checking Remaining Memory (MF4140/MF4150 Only) ...................... 3-3
4 Reports and Lists (MF4140/MF4150 Only)................................................................... 4-1
Summary of Reports and Lists .................................................................. 4-2
Printing Reports Automatically .................................................................. 4-3
TX REPORT........................................................................................ 4-3
RX REPORT ....................................................................................... 4-4
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ACTIVITY REPORT ............................................................................ 4-5
Printing Reports and Lists Manually .......................................................... 4-6
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5 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 5-1
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General Problems...................................................................................... 5-2
Paper Feeding Problems........................................................................... 5-4
Faxing Problems (MF4140/MF4150 Only) ................................................ 5-5
Sending Problems............................................................................... 5-5
Receiving Problems ............................................................................ 5-9
Copying Problems ................................................................................... 5-15
Printing Problems .................................................................................... 5-16
Telephone Problems (MF4140/MF4150 Only) ........................................ 5-18
6 Appendix......................................................................................................................... 6-1
Glossary .................................................................................................... 6-2
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How to Use This Guide

Using the Top Page

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Using the Chapter Topic List

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Dialing Features.................................................................
Using Address Book ............................................... 1-3
Redialing................................................................. 1-4
Dialing Through a Switchboard .............................. 1-5
Switching Temporarily to Tone Dialing.................... 1-6
Checking Dialing Line............................................. 1-7
Dialing an Overseas Number (With Pauses).......... 1-7
Receiving Features.................................................................................. 1-8
Setting the Receive Mode ...................................... 1-8
Memory Reception ............................................... 1-11
Reception Restriction ........................................... 1-12
Remote Reception................................................ 1-12
Printing Received Documents .............................. 1-14
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The following symbols are used throughout the manuals for the machine and indicate the warnings, cautions and notes you should keep in mind when using the machine.
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Indicates a warning that may lead to death or serious injury if not observed.
CAUTION
Explains how to avoid actions that could injure you or damage your machine.
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NOTE
Explains operating restrictions and how to avoid minor difficulties.
In addition, this guide uses distinctive notations to identify keys and information in the LCD:
– The keys you press appear in square brackets: [Stop/Reset].
– Information in the LCD appears in angle brackets: <LOAD PAPER>.
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Dialing Features....................................................................................... 1-3
Using Address Book ............................................... 1-3
Redialing................................................................. 1-4
Dialing Through a Switchboard .............................. 1-5
Switching Temporarily to Tone Dialing .................... 1-6
Checking Dialing Line............................................. 1-7
Dialing an Overseas Number (With Pauses) .......... 1-7
Receiving Features.................................................................................. 1-8
Setting the Receive Mode ...................................... 1-8
Memory Reception ............................................... 1-11
Reception Restriction ........................................... 1-12
Remote Reception................................................ 1-12
Printing Received Documents .............................. 1-14
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Additional Fax Modes............................................................................ 1-16
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Broadcasting......................................................... 1-16
Canceling Fax Jobs............................................................................... 1-17
Canceling an Ongoing Job ................................... 1-17
Canceling Reservation ......................................... 1-17
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Dialing Features

The machine provides the following dialing features: address book dialing, redialing, temporary tone dialing, checking dialing line, and dialing an overseas number.

Using Address Book

Address book dialing enables you to search for a particular recipient registered in the machine. This is useful when you forget which one-touch speed dialing key or coded dialing code the recipient you want is registered under. You can either go through all the recipients registered in the machine (LIST), or look up a particular one by their name (SEARCH).
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5. Use [ ] or [ ] to find the required
recipient.
– The recipients are listed in the order of one-touch speed
dialing keys (01 to 07), and coded dialing codes (00 to 99).
– For a one-touch speed dialing key or coded dialing code with
no recipient name registered, the fax number is displayed.
6. Press [Start].
When you set the documents on the platen glass, press [Start] for each document. When scanning is complete, press [OK] to start dialing.
Looking Up a Recipient
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Listing All Recipients
1. Set documents.
Place the first page on the platen glass if you are not using the ADF.
2. Press [FAX].
3. Press [Address Book].
If no recipient is registered for speed dialing, <NOT REGISTERED> is displayed.
4. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <LIST>, then
press [OK].
1. Set documents.
Place the first page on the platen glass if you are not using the ADF.
2. Press [FAX].
3. Press [Address Book].
If no recipient is registered for speed dialing, <NOT REGISTERED> is displayed.
4. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <SEARCH>, then
press [OK].
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5. Use the numeric keys to enter up to 10 first
characters of the recipient’s name, then press [OK].
Ex.
SEARCH [A] CANON
– When the search is complete, the number of recipients that
match the characters you entered is displayed in parentheses.
– Press [Clear] to run a new search.
6. Use [ ] or [ ] to find the required
recipient.
7. Press [Start].
When you set the documents on the platen glass, press [Start] for each document. When scanning is complete, press [OK] to start dialing.
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Redialing Manually
1. Set documents.
Place the first page on the platen glass if you are not using the ADF.
2. Press [FAX].
3. Press [Redial/Pause].
4. Press [Start].
When you set the documents on the platen glass, press [Start] for each document. When scanning is complete, press [OK] to start dialing.
NOTE
When <RESTRICT REDIAL> is set to <ON> in the <TX SETTINGS> of the <FAX SETTINGS> menu, Redialing is not available.
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Redialing

Redialing can be done manually or automatically. For automatic redialing, you can set how many times the machine redials and the time between redials.
Redialing Automatically
1. Press [Additional Functions].
2. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <FAX
SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <TX SETTINGS>,
then press [OK].
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4. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <AUTO REDIAL>,
then press [OK].
5. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <ON>, then press
[OK].
6. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the number of
redials the machine will make, then press [OK].
Ex.
REDIAL TIMES 2TIMES
You can also enter values with the numeric keys.
7. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the time (in
minutes) between redials, then press [OK].
Ex.
REDIAL INTERVAL 2MIN.
You can also enter values with the numeric keys.
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Registering the [R] Key
1. Press [Additional Functions].
2. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <FAX
SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select
<COMMUNICATIONS>, then press [OK].
4. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <R-KEY
SETTING>, then press [OK].
5. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <PBX>, then
press [OK].
6. Use the numeric keys to enter the prefix
number (up to 20 digits), then press [OK].
Ex.
PREFIX _
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8. Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby
mode.

Dialing Through a Switchboard

If your machine is connected to a PBX, register the [R] key so you can easily access the outside line.
– You can use [ ] and [Clear] to delete the numbers one by
one.
– To delete the entire number, press and hold [Clear].
7. Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby
mode.
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1. Press [FAX].
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1. Set documents.
Place the first page on the platen glass if you are not using the ADF.
2. Press [FAX].
3. Press [R] to access the outside line.
4. Use the numeric keys to enter the fax
number.
Ex.
=R123
5. Press [Start].
When you set the documents on the platen glass, press [Start] for each document. When scanning is complete, press [OK] to start dialing.

Switching Temporarily to Tone Dialing

If your machine is set for pulse dialing, use the procedure below to switch to tone dialing to use information services (e.g., banks, airline reservations, and hotel reservations).
2. Press [Hook].
You can also lift the optional handset instead.
NOTE
Make sure to confirm the dial tone before entering a fax number. If you enter the number before the dial tone can be heard, the call may not be connected, or the wrong number may be dialed.
3. Use the numeric keys to dial the required
information service.
4. When the recorded message of the
information service answers, press [Tone] to switch to tone dialing.
If you pressed [Hook] in step 2, you can pick up the optional handset if you need to talk to the other party.
5. Use the numeric keys to enter the numbers
requested by the information service.
6. If you want to receive faxes, press [Start].
– When finished, the line is disconnected automatically and the
tone dialing is canceled.
– If you used the optional handset, hang up to disconnect the
call.
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Checking Dialing Line

Checking dialing line function enables you to configure the setting on whether to check for a dial tone.
1. Press [Additional Functions].
2. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <FAX
SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <TX SETTINGS>,
then press [OK].
4. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <DIALING LINE
CHCK>, then press [OK].
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2. Press [FAX].
3. Adjust any necessary settings (fax
resolution, etc.) for your documents.
4. Use the numeric keys to dial the international
access code.
For details on international access codes, contact your local telephone company.
5. If necessary, press [Redial/Pause] to enter a
2.5-second pause.
Ex.
=123P
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5. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <ON>, then press
[OK].
6. Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby
mode.
Dialing an Overseas Number (With
Pauses)
When you dial or register an overseas number, you may need to insert a pause within the number.
1. Set documents.
Place the first page on the platen glass if you are not using the ADF.
– <P> in the fax/telephone number represents 2.5-second
pause.
– For a longer pause, press [Redial/Pause] again.
6. Use the numeric keys to dial the country
code, the area code, and the fax/telephone number of the recipient.
7. Press [Start].
When you set the documents on the platen glass, press [Start] for each document. When scanning is complete, press [OK] to start dialing.
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Receiving Features

You can set the receive mode that suits your needs. The machine also provides the following receiving features: memory reception, reception restriction, and remote reception.

Setting the Receive Mode

To determine the right mode for you, see “Set the Machine for Receiving Faxes (MF4140/MF4150 Only),” in the Starter Guide.
1. Press [Additional Functions].
2. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <FAX
SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <RX SETTINGS>,
then press [OK].
4. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <RX MODE>,
then press [OK].
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5. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the desired
receive mode, then press [OK].
<FaxOnly>: Answers all calls as faxes and disconnects voice calls. <AnsMode>: Receives faxes automatically and records voice messages, see “AnsMode: Additional Settings,” on p. 1-9. <NET SWITCH>: Distinguishes between fax and voice calls. <FaxTel>: Switches between fax and voice calls automatically. For additional settings, see “FaxTel: Additional Settings,” on p. 1-9. <MANUAL>: Does not answer any calls. You have to manually receive faxes.
NOTE
– For <FaxTel> or <MANUAL>, make sure the optional handset
or an external telephone is connected to the machine.
– For <AnsMode>, make sure an answering machine is
connected to the machine.
– The <NET SWITCH> mode is available for certain countries
only and requires subscription to a network switch service.
6. Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby
mode.
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AnsMode: Additional Settings
If required, change the additional settings as follows: <AnsMode CHK TIME>: Sets the time for which the machine waits until the connected answering machine takes the call. <FAX DETECT TIME>: Sets the duration for which the machine attempts to detect the fax tone.
1. Press [Additional Functions].
2. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <FAX
SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <RX SETTINGS>,
then press [OK].
4. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <RX MODE>,
then press [OK].
5. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <AnsMode>, then
press [OK].
6. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the duration (10
to 30 seconds) for which the machine waits until the connected answering machine takes the call, then press [OK].
You can also enter values with the numeric keys.
7. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the duration (10
to 70 seconds) for which the machine attempts to detect the fax tone, then press [OK].
You can also enter values with the numeric keys.
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8. Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby
mode.
FaxTel: Additional Settings
If required, change the additional settings as follows: <RING START TIME>: Sets the duration for which the machine attempts to detect the fax tone before it starts ringing. <F/T RING TIME>: Sets the duration of ringing. <F/T SWITCH ACTION>: Sets the action the machine will take after the ringing ends.
1. Press [Additional Functions].
2. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <FAX
SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
3. Use [] or [] to select <RX SETTINGS>,
then press [OK].
4. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <RX MODE>,
then press [OK].
5. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <FaxTel>, then
press [OK].
6. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the duration (0 to
30 seconds) for which the machine attempts to detect the fax tone before it starts ringing, then press [OK].
You can also enter values with the numeric keys.
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