WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful 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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ABOUT THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991
"The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a
computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless
such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the
first page of the transmission the following information:
(1) The date and time of transmission.
(2) Identification of either the business, business entity or individual sending the message.
(3) Telephone number of either the sending machine, business, business entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, please refer to the appropriate
instructions in the operation manual."
As an ENERGY STAR
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR
for energy efficiency.
SM
partner, SHARP has determined
SM
guidelines
Declaration of Conformity
SHARP LASER FACSIMILE, FO-4700/FO-5550/FO-5700
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New jersey 07430-2135TEL: 800-237-4277
Introduction
W elcome, and tha nk you for c hoosi ng a Sha rp facsim ile m achine! The
features and specific ations of your new Sharp fax machine are shown
below.
Automatic dialing
Memory s i ze*
Modem speedFO-4700/FO-5550:
Transmission time*FO-4700/FO-5550:
Toner cartridge yield
(4% page coverage)
Drum ca rtridge yieldInitial starter cartridge
ResolutionHorizontal:
Rapid Key Dialing: 48 numbers
Speed Dialing:
FO-4700/FO-5550:
FO-5700:
1 MB (approx. 56 pages with ECM off)
FO-5700:
Automatic fallback to lower speeds.
FO-5700:
Initial st arter cart ridge
machine): 3700 pages (ave.) (letter paper)
Replacement cartridge ( FO-47N D):
pages (ave.) (letter paper)
machine): 20,000 pages (ave.)
Replacement cartridge (FO-47DR):
pages (ave.)
Vertical:
Standard: 98 lines/inch (3.85 lines/mm)
Fine /Halftone:
196 lines/inch (7.7 lines/mm)
Super fine:
391 lines/inch (15.4 lines mm)
100 numbers
33,600 bps (max.)
Approx. 2 seconds
203 pels/inch (8 pels/mm)
75 numbers
14,400 bps (max.)
Approx. 6 seconds
(included with fax
7500
(included with fax
20,000
Note:
This fascismile machine is Year 2000 compliant.
*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).
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Automatic document
feeder
50 pages max. (20 lb letter paper)
Paper capacityFO-4700 :
250 sheets (500-sheet casse tte
available as option)
FO-5550/FO-5700:
cassette)
Compression scheme
Haftone (grayscale)
Applicable telephone line
Compatibility
MMR, MR, MH, Sharp (H2)
FO-5700:
(
Also supports JBIG)
64 levels
Public switched telephone network
ITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode
Printing resolutionHorizont al:
Vertical:
391 lines/inch (15.4 lines/mm)
PC Printing:
Input document size
Automatic feeding:
Width: 5.8 to 10.1" (148 to 256 mm)
Length: 5.0 to 14.3" (128 to 364 mm)
Manual feeding:
Width: 5.8 to 11.0" (148 to 279 mm)
Length: 5.0 to 17.0" (128 to 432 mm)
Effective Scanning widt h
8.3" (210 mm) max.
750 sheets (tray and
406 lines/inch (16 lines/mm)
600 dpi
Effective Printing width
Reception modes
Instascan speed
Full Dual Access
Copy func tion
Power requirements
Operating t emperature
Humidity
As a part of our po licy of conti nuous impro vement, SHARP reserves the right to
make design and s pec if icat ion chan ges for pr oduc t i mpro vemen t wi th out p rior noti ce .
The performance speci fication fi gures indicated are nominal values of product ion
units. There may be some devi ations from these values in indivi dual units.
A pprox. 27.8 lbs. (12.6 kg)41.0lbs. (18.6 kg)
Impor t an t safe ty infor m ati on
Be sure to save these instruction s!
When using your fascimile equipment, bas ic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and injury to persons, including the following:
• CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication lin e cord.
• Do not disassemble this machine or attempt any procedures not
described in this m anual. Refer al l servicing to qualified service per sonnel.
• This machine must only be connected to a 120 V, 60 Hz, grounded (3prong) outlet. Con nect i ng it t o any other kind of outlet wil l d amage th e
machine an d invalidate the warranty.
• Do not install or use the machine near wat er, 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.
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• Use only the power cord provided with the facsimile machine.
• Unplug the machine from the power outlet and t ele phone jack a nd con sult a qualified service representative if any of the following situations
occur:
- Liquid has bee n 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 t hat you ca nnot remove, unplug t he machi ne a nd c onsul t a
qualified se rv ice 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 power 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, ca ll forwarding, or certain othe r sp ecial services offered by
your telephone company. If you attempt to use the fax machine in conjunction with any of these services, you may experience errors during
transmission and reception of facsimile messages.
• This facsimile machine is not co m patible with digital teleph one systems.
Before setting up, make sure you have all of the following items. If
any are missing, contact your dealer.
Power cord
Telephone
line cord
Toner cartridge
Drum cartridge
1. Installation
Rapid Key
labels
Paper size
labels
Document
OUT tray
Operation
manual
Received
document tray
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A Look at the Operation Panel
A Look at the Operation Panel
1
23
LINE IN USE
STATUS CHECK
CHANGEOVER
POWER SAVERESOLUTION
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Display
1
This displays messages and prompts during operation and
programming.
LINE IN USE light
2
This lights when the fax machine is using the telephone line.
STANDARD
FINE
SUPER FINE
HALF TONE
ST ATUS CHECK light
33
This lights when a paper size error or paper jam occurs, or when the
print compartment c over is ope n. A mess age wi ll appear in the display
to indicate the problem.
Service indicator
4
This lights when a problem occurs which must be fixed by a service
technician.
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A Look at the Operation Panel
Paper out in dica t or
5
This lights when the fax machine is out of paper, or when the received
document tray is not properly installed. If the machine has a paper
cassette, the indicato r blinks when one of the paper sources (tray or
cassette) is out of paper, and lights steadi ly when all sources are out of
paper .
T oner cartridge indicator
66
This blinks when the toner cartridge nears empty, and lights steadily
when the toner cartridge needs replacement.
Drum cartridge indica tor
77
This blinks when the drum cartridge nears the end of its life, and
lights steadily when the drum cartridge needs replacement.
CHANGEOVER key
88
T wo types of information appear in the display: pr ompts related to
operations you are performing, and information about how the fax is
using the telephone line (transmitting, receiving, etc.). Press this key
to switch between the two types of information.
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POWER SAVE key
Press this key to turn on Power Save Mode, or set the Power Save
Mode timer if TIMER has been selected with Option Setting 31
(Power Save Type).
RESOLUTION key
10
Press this key to adjust the resolut ion befor e sending or copying a
document.
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A Look at the Operation Panel
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CONTRAST
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COVER SHEET
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PAGE COUNTER
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CONFIDENTIAL
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TIMER
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Rapid Dial Keys
Press one of these keys to dial a fax number automatically. (Note that
you must attach the Rapid Key labels.)
12
CONTRAST key
Press this key to adjust the contrast be fore sending or copying a
document.
13
PAGE COUNTER key
Press this key to include a slash and the total number of pages after
each page number on the pages of a transmitted document.
14
CONFIDENTIAL key
Press this key to send or print out a confidential document.
Rapid Key
overlay up
15
TIMER key
Press this key to set an operation to be performed automatically at a
later time.
10
A Look at the Operation Panel
RELAY key
16
Press this key to send a document to another Sharp fax machine and
have that machine in turn relay the document to one or more end
receiving machines.
17
LIFE key
Press this key, followed by 1, to check the total number of pages
printed by the fax machine.
MEM. STATUS key
18
Press this key to check the status of documents waiting in memory f or
transmission.
19
SEARCH DIAL key
Press this key to search through your auto dial fax numbers by name.
COVER SHEET key
20
Press this key to include a cover sheet when sending a fax.
21
SPACE key
Press this key to enter a space when programming a name.
1. Installation
SHIFT key
22
Press this key to switch between upper and lower case letters when
programming a name.
23
SP key
Press this key to enter a symbol when programming a name.
24
CLEAR key
Press this key to clear a mistake when programming a name or fax
number.
Arrow keys
25
Press these keys to move the cursor forward or backward when
programming a name or fax number.
UP and DOWN keys
26
Press these keys to adjust the volume of the speaker when the
SPEAKER
other times.
key has been pressed, or the volume of the ringer at all
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A Look at the Operation Panel
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ABC
DEF
WXYZ
FUNCTION
SPEED DIAL
REDIAL
SPEAKER
123
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PRS
TUV
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Dial keypad (numeric keys)
27
Use these keys to dial and program fax numbers.
FUNCTION key
28
Press this key to select various special functions.
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COPY
DOCUMENT DUPLEX SCAN
PRIORITY
BROADCAST
STOPSTART
REPORT
29
SPEED DIAL key
Press this key to dial a Speed Dial number.
COPY key
30
Press this key to make a copy of a document.
31
DOCUMENT key
Press this key to transmit a document without reading it first into
memory.
12
A Look at the Operation Panel
DUPLEX SCAN key
32
Press this key to transmit or copy a two-sided document.
33
REDIAL key
Press this key to automatically redial the last number dialed.
34
SPEAKER key
Press this key when transmitting a document by Normal Dialling to
listen to the line and verify the response of the receiving fax machine.
BROADCAST key
35
Press this key to send a document to a group of receiving fax
machines.
STOP key
36
Press this key to cancel an operation before it is completed.
PRIORITY key
37
Press this key when you need to transmit a document ahead of other
documents waiting in memory for transmission.
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38
START key
Press this key to begin transmission when using Speed Dialling,
Direct Keypad Dialling, or Normal Dialling.
39
REPORT key
Press this key to print out a report on the most recently completed
transmission or recepti on.
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Connections
Connections
Points to keep in mind when setting up
♦ Do not place the machine in direct sunlight.
♦ Do not place the machine near heaters or air conditioners.
♦ Keep dust away from the machine.
♦ Install the machine on a level surface.
Connecting the power cord
Connect the female end of the power cord to the fax machine as
shown. Insert the male end into a 120 V, 60 Hz, grounded (3-prong)
AC outlet.
Press the power
switch to turn on
the power.
Note:
If your area experiences a high incidence of lightning or power
surges, we recommend that yo u i ns tal l s ur ge pr ot ect ors for the po wer a nd
telephone lines. Sur ge pr otec to rs can be pur chase d at mos t tel epho ne spe cialty stores.
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Connections
Connecting the telephone line cord
Insert one end of the li ne cord int o the ja ck on the back of th e machine
marked
TEL. LINE
. Insert the other end into a standard (RJ11C)
single-line wall tele phone jack.
Note:
The fax machine is s et for touch- ton e di aling. If you ar e on a pulse
dial (rotary) line, you must set the fax machine for pulse dialing by
changing Option Setting 22. This procedure is described in Chapter 6,
Optional Settings
.
Connecting a telephone (optional)
1. Installation
If desired, you can connect a telephone to the
back of the machine.
TEL. SET
jack on the
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Connections
Attaching the document OUT tray
Insert the protrusion on the rig ht side of the machine into the hole in
the right side of the document OUT tray as shown, then bend the tray
slightly and inse rt so that th e prot rusion o n the le ft si de of the machine
goes into the hole on the left side of the document OUT tray.
Pull out the tray
extension.
Attaching the received document tray
Slide the received document tray into the machine as shown. When it
stops, lift the end slightly and push in so that the tray locks into place.
Important!
The received document tray must be attached for the fax mach ine to
operate properly.
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Connection to a computer (option)
Note:
This function is available as an option. If you wish to use it, consult your dealer to have the PC interface board installed.
If desired, you can connect the fax machine to the paralle l port of any
compatible computer. Once you have install ed the pro vided printer
software in your computer, you will be able to use the fax mac hine as
a laser printer for your computer.
Connections
1. Installation
Important:
connect the fax machine to your computer.
1
Make sure your computer and the fax
machine are both turned off.
2
Connect one end of the cable to the
port on the fax machine. Snap the
clips on each side of the port onto the
cable connector to secure it.
3
Connect the other end of the cable to
the parallel port on the back of your
computer.
Use only the provided IEEE P1284 parallel cable to
POWER
Turn
off
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Connections
FUNCTION
4
Press the panel keys as shown to set
Option Setting 31 (PC Interface
Mode) to ON. (The option s ettings are
explained in more detail in Chapter 6,
Optional Settings
.)
4
• Before you can us e the fax machi ne
as a printer, you must also install
the printer software . To install the
software, see the documenta tion
that accompanies it.
Note:
The message PC PRINTING will appear in the display when th e
fax machine prints a print job from your computer. While this message
appears, yo u w ill not be able to u se the operation panel of the fax
machine.
3
1
STOP
Ve rif ic ation Stamp (option)
Note:
This function is available as an option. Consult your dealer if you
wish to use it.
When transmitting a document, you can have your fax stamp each
document page as it is scanned. After scanning, you can check to see
if all documents have been stamped to verify that no double feeds
occurred. (A double feed is when two pages are fed through the
scanner at once, which means that one of the pages is not scanned.)
1
STOP
T o use this function, have your dealer install the Verificatio n Stamp
option, and then set Option Setting 29 to ON as explained in Chapt er
Optional Settings
6,
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.
Installing the Print Cartridges
Installing the Print Cartridges
Follow the steps below to install or replace the toner and drum
cartridges.
♦ The initial sta rter ton er cartridge include d with the fax machine can
print about 3700 letter-size pages (4% coverage of each page).
♦ The replacement tone r cartr idge (FO-47ND) can print about 7500
letter-size pa g es.
♦ The drum cartridge (FO-47DR) can print about 20,000 letter-size
pages.
1
Press the green release and open the
print compartment cover.
Caution!
•
The fusing unit inside the print
compartment becomes very hot
during operation. Be caref ul not to
touch the inside of the compartment.
1. Installation
2
If you are replacing the toner
cartridge, remove the old cartridge
and dispose of it according to local
regulations. Go directly to Step 6 if
you are only replacing the toner
cartridge and not the drum cartridge .
• If you are replacing the drum car-
tridge but not the toner cartridge,
remove the toner cartridge and
place it on a sheet of paper.
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Installing the Print Cartridges
3
If you are replacing the drum
cartridge, remove the old cartridge
and dispose of it according to local
regulations.
4
Remove the new drum cartridge from
its packaging.
Caution!
•
Excessive exposure to
light will damage the drum cartridge. Install the cartridge
promptly after removing it f ro m its
packaging.
5
Insert the drum cartr idge into the pri nt
compartment, aligning the guides on
the cartridge with the grooves on the
sides of the compartment.
• Insert the cartridge by aligning the
colored “1” labels on the cartridge
and the sides of the compartment.
• Make sure the drum cartridge is
inserted in as far as it will go.
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Blue
Green
Installing the Print Cartridges
6
If you are installing a new toner
cartridge, remove the new toner
cartridge from its packaging. Shake as
indicated by the arrows to distribute
the toner evenly within the cartridge.
7
Hold the toner car tridge by t he handle
and lower it into the print
compartment. Make sure that the four
pins (two on each side) fit into the
grooves on the sides of the
compartment.
1. Installation
Blue
Green
• Insert the cartridge by aligning the
colored “2” labels on the cartridge
and the side of the compartment
• Make sure the toner cartr idge clicks
into place.
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Installing the Print Cartridges
LIFE
V
LIFE
V
8
Close the print compartment cover.
• Press down on the dot markings at
the left edge to make sure the cover
is completely closed.
9
Reset the toner counter by pressing
LIFE
the
overlay), 2, and the
key (flip up the Rapid Key
START
START
key.
2
10
R eset the drum counter by pressing
LIFE
the
overlay), 3, and the
22
key (flip up the Rapid Key
START
key.
START
3
Installing the Print Cartridges
When to replace the toner cartridge
When the toner cartridge nears empty (about 100 pages can still be
printed), the toner cartridge indicator on the operation panel will
blink. When the toner cartridge is empty, the toner cartridge indicator
will light steadily and REPLACE TONER will appear in the display.
Printing will no longer be possible . Use the fo llowing replacement
toner cart ridge:
Sharp FO-47ND toner cartridge
When to replace the drum cartridge
When the drum cartridge nears the end of its life, the drum cartridge
indicator on the operation panel will blink. When the drum cartridge
life is over , the drum car tridge indicator will lig ht ste adily and DR UM
LIFE OVER will appear in t he displ ay. Use the following replac ement
drum cartridge:
1. Installation
Sharp FO-47DR drum cartridge
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Loading Printing Paper
Loading Printing Paper
You can load up to 250 sheets of letter or legal paper (max. 20 lbs.) in
the paper tray. You can load up to 500 sheets of paper in the paper
cassette.
FO-4700:
cassette installe d, c onsult your dealer .
Note:
technician adjust the cassette.
Loading paper in the paper tray
1
Remove the received document tray.
2
If you are loading legal paper, grasp
the end of the paper tray and pull it
out.
The paper cassette is available as an option. To have the
To use A4 paper in the paper cassette, you must have a service
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Loading Printing Paper
3
Insert a stack of paper into the tray,
print side up.
• If you loaded letter paper, make
sure the e nd of t he tra y i s pushe d in.
Otherwise a size error will result.
4
Replace the received document tray.
• The received document tray must
be attached for t he fax machine to
operate prop erly.
1. Installation
Loading paper in the paper cassette
1
Grasp the hand-hold on the cassette
and pull out the cassette until it stops.
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Loading Printing Paper
2
Push the pressure plate down until it
locks into position.
3
Place a stack of paper in the cassette,
print side up.
• Make sure the stack of paper is not
higher than the two tabs on the
green paper gu ide and the met al
tab. If it is, remove some of the
paper.
4
Push the cassette back into the
machine, making sure it clicks into
place.
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Entering Your Name and Fax Number
FUNCTION
3
Entering Your Name and Fax Number
Before you can begin using the fax machine, you must program your
name and fax number. Once you program this information, it will
appear automatically at the top of each fax page you send.
Important!
The law requires that your na me, t ele phone /fa x number, and the date and
time appear on each fax message you send. Enter your name and fax
number here and set the date and time as explained in the following section to have the fax machine include this information automatically at the
top of your fax messages.
Note:
Make sure the display shows the date and time before beginning a
programming operation. If the display shows the telephone line status,
press the
1
Press these keys:
The display will show:
CHANGEOVER
key to switch to th e date and tim e.
1. Installation
3
3:ENTRY MODE
ENTER #(1-9,*,#)
2
Press the 3 key.
The display will show:
3:OWN PASSCODE SET
ENTER FAX #
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Entering Your Name and Fax Number
3
A
3
Enter your fax number (max. of 20
digits) by pressing the numeric keys.
1
2
44
11
• To insert a space between digits,
press the # key.
• To clear a mistake, press the
key.
4
Press the
ST ART
key.
The display will show:
ENTER SENDER’S NAME
5
Flip the Rapid Key overlay down (if it
is up), and enter your name by
pressing the a ppropriate letter keys as
shown below. (Max. of 24
characters.)
STOP
(Example)
START
C
D
E
F
G
B
A
J
I
R
Q
Z
Y
Example: SHARP =
K
L
M
N
S
T
U
V
CLEARSPSHIFTSPACE
S
H
H
O
P
W
X
R
P
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