Sharp FO-2950 Operation Manual

FO-2950M FACSIMILE

MODEL

FO-2950M

FACSIMILE

OPERATION MANUAL

1. Installation

2. Sending Documents

3. Receiving Documents

4. Making Copies

5. Making Telephone Calls

6. Answering Machine Hookup

7. Special Functions

8. Printing Lists

9. Maintenance

10. Troubleshooting

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WARRANTY

Facsimile Products

Congratulations on Your Purchase!

This Sharp product is warranted against manufacturing defects for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase.

In the event of any defect arising in the equipment during the warranty period, such repairs should only be carried out by the Dealer from which the unit was originally purchased or a Service Centre approved by Sharp to service this type of equipment. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.

The owner is responsible for any transportation and insurance costs if the product has to be returned for repair.

This warranty does not extend to accessories or defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including but not limited to, defect or injury caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin infestation, software, use of consumables other than those approved by Sharp, or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.

Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty claim.

This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any express and implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale. However, to the extent permitted by such legislation, Sharp excludes any liability for any indirect or consequential damages arising from the purchase or use of the product.

To the extent permitted by law, Sharp excludes all implied warranties and conditions and where the product is one that is not normally required for personal, domestic or household use, Sharp limits its liability to the repair or replacement (at Sharp's option) of materials or workmanship which are found by Sharp to be defective.

For your reference, please enter the particulars of your purchase below and retain, with your purchase documentation.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Place of Purchase

SPform046 (2Sept97)

FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN

AUSTRALIA

REGARDING YOUR LOCAL

SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE

SHARP SERVICE REFERRAL CENTRE

FREECALL:

DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED

1 Huntingwood Drive, Huntingwood NSW 2148

CALL THE

FACSIMILE: (02) 9672 1210

1 800 807 820

A.C.N. 003 039 405

FOR THE SERVICING OF PRODUCTS

PURCHASED IN

CONTACT YOUR SELLING DEALER/RETAILER

SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED

NEW ZEALAND

OR FOR REFERRAL TO A

SERVICE CENTRE,

CALL SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES

TELEPHONE:

FACSIMILE: 09 636 6972

Cnr Mahunga Drive & Hastie Avenue,

09 634 2059

Mangere, AUCKLAND

Important Notice: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand

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Introduction

Welcome, and thank you for choosing a Sharp facsimile! The features and specifications of your new Sharp fax are shown below.

Automatic dialling Rapid Key Dialling: 20 numbers

Speed Dialling: 100 numbers

Memory size* 2 MB (approx. 130 pages)

Modem speed 14,400 bps (max.)

Automatic fallback to lower speeds.

Transmission time* Approx. 6 seconds

Toner cartridge yield (4% page coverage, A4 paper)

Drum cartridge yield Initial starter cartridge (included with fax

Scanning resolution Fax/copy:

*Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 at standard resolution in Sharp special mode,

excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only).

Initial starter cartridge (included with fax machine): Approx. 1,875 pages Replacement cartridge (FO-29ND): Approx. 3,750 pages

machine): 20,000 pages (ave.) Replacement cartridge (FO-29DR): 20,000 pages (ave.)

Horizontal: 8 pels/mm Ve rt i ca l:

Standard: 3.85 lines/mm Fine /Halftone: 7.7 lines/mm Super fine: 15.4 lines/mm

PC: Enhanced 600 dpi

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Automatic document

20 pages max. (80 g/m

A4 paper)

feeder

Halftone (grayscale) 64 levels (PC scan: 256 levels)

Paper tray capacity

200 sheets (80 g/m

A4 paper)

Compression scheme MMR, MR, MH

Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network

Compatibility ITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode

Printing resolution Horizontal: 16 lines/mm

Ve rt i ca l: 15.4 lines/mm PC Printing: 600 dpi (enhanced 1,800 dpi)

Input document size Automatic feeding:

Width: 148 to 216 mm Length: 140 to 297 mm

Manual feeding:

Width: 148 to 216 mm Length: 140 to 1,000 mm

Effective Scanning width 210 mm max.

Effective Printing width 202 mm max.

Reception modes Fax, Tel, Tel/Fax, A.M.

Scanning speed 8 ppm (A4 paper)

Full Dual Access Ye s

Copy function Single/Multi/Sort (99 copies/page)

Power requirements 230-240 V AC, 50 Hz

Operating temperature 10 - 30°C

Humidity 20 to 85% RH

Power consumption Standby: 9.0 W

Maximum: 840 W

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Dimensions Width: 386 mm

Depth: 398 mm Height: 169 mm

Wei ght

As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

Approx. 6.3 kg

Important safety information

Be sure to save these instructions!

When using your facsimile equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

• For your safety, if any of your equipment is not operating properly or should any physical damage occur to the equipment where internal parts may become exposed, the equipment should be immediately disconnected from the phone line and then the power line and returned to a SHARP authorised Service Centre for inspection, repair, or disposal.

• In Australia, installing or modifying telephone lines should only be done by an ACA licensed serviceman. In New Zealand, installing or modifying telephone lines should be done in accordance with Telecom wiring practices.

• Do not disassemble this machine or attempt any procedures not described in this manual. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• This machine must only be connected to a 230-240 V, 50 Hz, earthed (3-prong) outlet. Connecting it to any other kind of outlet will damage the machine and invalidate the warranty.

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• Do not install or use the machine near water, or when you are wet. For example, do not use the machine near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Take care not to spill any liquids on the machine.

• Unplug the machine from the telephone socket and then the power outlet and consult a qualified service representative if any of the following situations occur:

- Liquid has been spilled into the machine or the machine has been exposed to rain or water.

- The machine produces odors, smoke, or unusual noises.

- The power cord is frayed or damaged.

- The machine has been dropped or the housing damaged.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not install the machine where people may walk on the power cord.

• Never insert objects of any kind into slots or openings on the machine. This could create a risk of fire or electric shock. If an object falls into the machine that you cannot safely remove, unplug the machine and consult a qualified service representative.

• Do not place this machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. The machine could be seriously damaged if it falls.

• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

• The socket-outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.

Important:

• This facsimile machine is not designed for use on a line which has call waiting, call forwarding, or certain other special services offered by your telephone company. If you attempt to use the fax

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machine in conjunction with any of these services, you may experience errors during transmission and reception of facsimile messages.

• This facsimile machine is not compatible with digital telephone systems.

• This facsimile machine is designed to operate in Australia and New Zealand only.

WARNING NOTICE: NO calls can be made to or from this fax machine during a mains power failure.

WA R N I N G : Australian Communications Authority (ACA) regulations state that no unauthorised changes or modifications to this equipment are permitted.

Note: Complies with ACA and NZ TELECOM standard AS/ NZS3548 regarding emission of electromagnetic interference.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in an installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit to that which the receiver is connected.

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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Australia: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment is written on the back of the machine. The sum of all Ringer Equivalence Numbers (REN’s) on your telephone line should not exceed 3 to assure correct service from your telephone company.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR NEW ZEALAND USERS

Please note: The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with the minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.

This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.

This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to the Telecom ‘111’ Emergency Service.

To avoid telephone charges for local calls, be sure to store numbers without area code in your rapid or speed dial locations.

This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same line.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Table of Contents 7

A Look at the Operation Panel 9

1. Installation 12

Unpacking Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing the Toner Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Loading Printing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting Up the Multifunction Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Entering Your Name and Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Setting the Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

2. Sending Documents 43

Transmittable Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Loading the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

3. Receiving Documents 67

Using TEL/FAX Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Using FAX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Using A.M. Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Using TEL Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Substitute Reception to Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

4. Making Copies 80

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Table of Contents

5. Making Telephone Calls 83

6. Answering Machine Connection 85

Connecting an Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Optional A.M. Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

7. Special Functions 90

Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Cover Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Batch Page Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Timer Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

8. Printing Lists 113

9. Maintenance 120

Scanning glass and rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

The housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Replacing the toner cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Replacing the drum cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Cleaning the drum cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

10. Troubleshooting 127

Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Messages and Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Quick Reference Guide 140

Index 142

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A Look at the Operation Panel

ABC21DEF

JKL

GHI MNO

TUV

PQRS WXYZ

1 2 3 4 7 8 9 13

FAX

TEL

A.M.

SPEED

DIAL

PAPER CHECK

TONER EMPTYPCIN USE

LINE

IN USE

REDIAL

HOLD/

COPY/HELP

SPEAKER

START

REDUCTION/

ENLARGEMENT

STOP

FUNCTION

RECEPTION

MODE

10 11 125 6

DOWN

RESOLUTION

14151620 1921 171822

SPEED DIAL key

Press this key to dial a fax or voice number using an abbreviated 2digit Speed Dial number.

REDIAL key

Press this key to automatically redial the last number dialled.

VOLUME

BROADCAST

03 04

08070605

12111009

16/POLL

20/G419/G318/G217/G1

PAPER CHECK indicator

This lights when the paper tray is out of paper, the paper has jammed, the printer compartment cover is open, or a paper size error has occurred.

TONER EMPTY indicator

This blinks when the toner cartridge nears empty and lights steadily when the toner cartridge needs replacement.

Display

This displays messages and prompts during operation and programming.

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Panel release

Grasp this release and pull toward you to open the operation panel.

PC IN USE light

This blinks when data is being sent to or from the computer connected to the fax machine.

LINE IN USE light

This lights when the fax machine is using the telephone line.

RECEPTION MODE key

Press this key to select the reception mode. An arrow in the display will point to the currently selected reception mode.

FUNCTION key

Press this key to select special functions and settings.

RESOLUTION key

Press this key to adjust the resolution for faxing or copying.

VOLUME (UP/DOWN) keys

Press these keys to adjust the volume of the speaker when the SPEAKER key has been pressed, or the volume of the ringer at all other times. The keys can also be used to scroll through FUNCTION key settings.

BROADCAST key

Press this key to send a document to a group of receiving fax machines.

Rapid Dial Keys

Press one of these keys to dial a fax number automatically, or send a document as an E-mail attachment to a preset E-mail address.

E-MAIL key

Press this key to send a document as an E-mail attachment. After you press the key, your specified E-mail program will open to let you enter the E-mail address, a subject, and a message if desired.

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REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT key

Press this key to select an enlargement or reduction setting when making a copy of a document.

STOP key

Press this key to cancel an operation before it is completed.

START key

Press this key to begin transmission when using Speed Dialling, Direct Keypad Dialling, or Normal Dialling.

COPY/HELP key

When a document is in the feeder, press this key to make a copy of a document. At any other time, press this key to print out the Help List, a quick reference guide to the operation of your fax machine.

HOLD/SEARCH key

Press this key to search for an auto-dial number, or, during a phone conversation, press this key to put the other party on hold.

1. Installation

SPEAKER key

Press this key to listen to the line and fax tones through the speaker when faxing a document. Note: This is not a speakerphone. You must pick up the handset to talk with the other party.

Number keys

Use these keys to dial numbers, and enter numbers and letters when storing auto-dial numbers.

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1. Installation

Unpacking Checklist

Before setting up, make sure you have all of the following items.

Original document support

Handset

Handset cord

Toner cartridge

If any are missing, contact your dealer or retailer.

Rapid Key labels

Received document tray

Operation manual

Telephone line cord

Paper tray

Drum cartridge (comes pre-installed in machine)

Business products dealer installation report

Adapter (for Australia)

Sharp Laser Multifunction CD-ROM

Adapter (for New Zealand)

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Connections

Points to keep in mind when setting up

Do not place the machine or the drum cartridge in direct sunlight.

Do not place the machine near heaters or air conditioners.

1. Installation

Keep dust away from the machine.

Keep the area around the machine clear.

About condensation

If the machine is moved from a cold to a warm place, it is possible that condensation may form on the scanning glass, preventing proper scanning of documents for transmission. To remove the condensation, turn on the power and wait approximately two hours before using the machine.

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Connections

Connecting the Handset

Connect the handset as shown and place it on the handset rest.

The ends of the handset cord are identical, so they will go into

♦

either socket.

Make sure the handset cord goes into the socket marked with a handset symbol on the side of the machine!

Use the handset to make ordinary phone calls, or to transmit and receive faxes manually.

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Connecting the power lead

Plug the power lead into a 230-240 V, 50 Hz, earthed (3-prong) AC outlet.

When disconnecting the fax, unplug the telephone line cord before

♦

unplugging the power lead.

Caution: The mains outlet (socket outlet) should be installed near

♦

the equipment and be easily accessable.

Connections

1. Installation

The machine does not have a power on/off switch, so the power is turned on and off by simply plugging in or unplugging the power cord.

Note: If your area experiences a high incidence of lightning or power surges, we recommend that you install surge protectors for the power and telephone lines. Surge protectors can be purchased at your dealer or most telephone specialty stores.

Moving yo ur fax and reconnecting

Should it be necessary to move your fax to a new location, first disconnect the telephone line cord before disconnecting the power lead. When reconnecting, it is necessary to connect the power lead before connecting the telephone line cord.

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Connections

Connecting the telephone line cord

Insert one end of the telephone line cord into the adapter. Insert the other end of the line cord into the socket on the left of the fax marked TEL. LINE. Plug the adapter into the telephone socket on the wall.

For Australia

For New Zealand

Be sure to insert the line into the

socket.

LINE

insert it into the

not TEL. SET

TEL.

socket.

Note: Your fax is set for tone dialling. If you are on a pulse dial line, you must set your fax for pulse dialling. Press the keys on the operation panel as follows:

Press these keys:

FUNCTION

The display will show:

DIAL MODE 1=TONE, 2=PULSE

Press 1 to select tone dialling, or 2 to select pulse dialling.

Press the STOP key to return to the date and time display.

Note: For all units installed in New Zealand, select “1” for tone dialling. The pulse setting “2” will not operate correctly and must not be used.

TONE PULSE

STOP

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Attaching the paper tray and document supports

Attach the paper tray.

Attach the received document tray.

Connections

1. Installation

Attach the original document support.

Make sure the front side of the support faces you (the support

♦

should curve slightly toward you).

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Connections

Extension phone (optional)

If desired, you can connect an extension phone to the TEL. SET socket on the fax.

To connect an answering machine to your fax, see Chapter 6,

♦

Answering Machine Connection.

Remove the seal covering the TEL. SET socket.

Connect the extension phone line to the TEL. SET socket.

Note: In New Zealand, not all standard telephones and answering machines will respond to incoming ringing when connected to the extension socket of the equipment.

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Installing the Toner Cartridge

The laser printer in your fax machine uses a toner cartridge and a drum cartridge. The drum cartridge comes pre-installed, and the toner cartridge must be installed.

The starter toner cartridge included with your fax can print approximately 1,875 A4-size pages at 4% page coverage.

The drum cartridge can print approximately 20,000 A4-size pages.

♦

When replacing the drum cartridge, use a Sharp FO-29DR drum cartridge.

When replacing the toner cartridge, use a Sharp FO-29ND toner cartridge. One cartridge can print about 3,750 A4-size pages.

1. Installation

Follow the steps below to install the toner cartridge and prepare the drum cartridge.

Grasp the print compartment cover at both sides as shown, and pull up to

open the cover.

Caution!

•

The fusing unit inside the print compartment becomes very hot during operation. Do not touch the inside of the compartment or the paper guide on the underside of the print compartment cover.

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Installing the Toner Cartridge

The drum cartridge has been installed at the factory. Gently pull the paper

tab to remove the black sheet of protective paper from the cartridge.

Be careful not to tear the paper nor

•

leave any pieces of paper in the machine.

Remove the new toner cartridge from its packaging. Shake the cartridge

side to side four or five times to distribute the toner evenly within the cartridge.

Carefully remove the band and the cardboard packaging material from the toner cartridge.

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Installing the Toner Cartridge

Hold the toner cartridge by the handle with the stamped markings on the

cartridge facing upwards, and insert the cartridge into the print compartment.

Place your thumb on the centre of the handle where it is marked PUSH, and

push the handle down and in so that the cartridge fits into place.

1. Installation

Close the print compartment cover, pressing down firmly on each side to

make sure it is completely closed.

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Installing the Toner Cartridge

Reset the toner counter by pressing the following keys:

FUNCTION

Display

Reset the drum counter by pressing the following keys:

Note: This setting is only necessary

•

after you have replaced the drum cartridge (not after replacing the toner cartridge).

Display

CLR TONER COUNT PRESS START KEY

START

FUNCTION

CLR DRUM COUNT PRESS START KEY

START

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Loading Printing Paper

You can load up to 200 sheets of A4 paper (max. 80 g/m2) in the paper tray.

Caution!

Do not use the blank side of paper that has already been printed on.

Pull out the paper tray extension.

Fan the paper, and then tap the edge against a flat surface to even the

stack.

1. Installation

Pull the paper release lever toward you.

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Loading Printing Paper

Insert the stack of paper firmly into the tray, print side up.

Make sure that the stack is not

•

higher than the marked line. Loading too much paper may cause paper jams and misfeeds.

If paper remains in the tray, take it

•

out and combine it into a single stack with the new paper before adding the new paper.

Important:

Be sure to load the paper so that printing takes place on the print side of the paper. Printing on the reverse side may result in poor print quality.

Make sure the stack of paper is aligned against the right paper guide,

and then gently move the left paper guide to the A4 position.

Push the paper release lever back down.

Note: If the paper does not feed

•

correctly, remove the entire stack from the tray and repeat the loading procedure from the beginning.

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Setting Up the Multifunction Interface

To enable the multifunction features of your fax, connect it to your computer and install the Multifunction software.

Connecting the parallel cable

Connect the fax machine to your computer with a parallel cable.

If you do not have already have a parallel cable, you can purchase

♦

one from your dealer or any computer store.

Make sure the cable is IEEE 1284-compliant. We recommend a

♦

shielded cable no longer than two meters.

1. Installation

Make sure your computer is turned off and the fax machine is unplugged.

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Setting Up the Multifunction Interface

Connect one end of the cable to the port on the Sharp Laser Multifunction

fax. Snap the clips on each side of the port onto the cable connector to secure it.

Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on the back of your

computer.

Note: There is normally no need to change the parallel port setting in your computer's setup (BIOS) program. However, if you find that the Sharp Laser Multifunction fax does not operate well when scanning or printing, you may need to change the setting. In this case select ECP, PS2, Bi-directional, or an equivalent parallel port mode.

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Setting Up the Multifunction Interface

Installing the Multifunction software

Minimum system requirements

Processor: Pentium 90 MHz or higher

1. Installation

Operating system:

Windows



95/98, Windows NT 4.0

(Service Pack 3 or later), English version

Physical RAM: Windows 95/98: 16 MB

Windows NT 4.0: 32 MB

Free hard-disk space: Windows 95/98: 30 MB

Windows NT 4.0: 35MB

Before installing the software, read the README.TXT file on the

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CD. It contains important last-minute information on installing and using the Multifunction system.

The Sharp Laser Multifunction software cannot be installed by

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Plug and Play. If the New Hardware Found box appears when you turn on your computer, click the Cancel button to exit the dialog box.

1. Insert the Sharp Laser Multifunction CD into your computer’s CD-

ROM drive.

2. If the Sharp Laser Multifunction Setup window appears, click Next

in the window and go to step 4. If the window doesn’t appear, click the Start button on the Windows taskbar and select the Run... command.

3. Type e:\setup in the Open text box, where e is the letter of your

CD-ROM drive, and then click OK.

4. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

5. When installation is completed, restart your computer.

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Setting Up the Multifunction Interface

Online Operation Guide

Detailed instructions for using the Sharp Laser Multifunction software can be found in the Online Guide on the CD. To open the guide, follow these steps:

1. Insert the Sharp Laser Multifunction CD into your CD-ROM drive. (If

the Sharp Laser Multifunction Setup window appears, click Cancel and then Exit Setup to close the window.)

2. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs,

and then point to Sharp Laser Multifunction. Click Online Guide.

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