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.
Page 1 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Introduction Welcome, and thank you for choosing a Sharp facsimile! The features and specifications of your new Sharp fax are shown below.
all-fo2950a.book Page 7 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Table of Contents Introduction Important safety information ....... . 3 Table of Contents A Look at the Operation Panel 1.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 8 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Table of Contents 5. Making Telephone Calls 6. Answering Machine Connection Connecting an Answering Machine ......85 Optional A.M.
all-fo2950a.book Page 9 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM A Look at the Operation Panel 10 11 TEL FAX A.M. FUNCTION VOLUME DOWN RECEPTION SPEED PAPER RESOLUTION BROADCAST TONER LINE MODE DIAL CHECK EMPTY IN USE IN USE REDIAL HOLD/ PQRS WXYZ REDUCTION/...
all-fo2950a.book Page 13 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connections Connections Points to keep in mind when setting up Do not place the machine or Do not place the machine near the drum cartridge in direct heaters or air conditioners. sunlight.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 14 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connections Connecting the Handset 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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all-fo2950a.book Page 15 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connections Connecting the power lead 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. Moving your fax and reconnecting...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 16 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connections Connecting the telephone line cord Be sure to insert the line into the TEL. LINE socket. Do For Australia not insert it into the TEL. SET socket. For New Zealand FUNCTION DIAL MODE 1=TONE, 2=PULSE...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 17 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connections Attaching the paper tray and document supports...
Installing the Toner Cartridge Installing the Toner Cartridge The starter toner cartridge When replacing the toner included with your fax can cartridge, use a Sharp print approximately 1,875 FO-29ND toner cartridge. A4-size pages at 4% page One cartridge can print about coverage.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 20 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Installing the Toner Cartridge...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 21 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Installing the Toner Cartridge...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 22 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Installing the Toner Cartridge FUNCTION CLR TONER COUNT Display PRESS START KEY START FUNCTION CLR DRUM COUNT Display PRESS START KEY START...
all-fo2950a.book Page 25 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting Up the Multifunction Interface 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...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 26 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting Up the Multifunction Interface...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 27 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting Up the Multifunction Interface Installing the Multifunction software e:\setup...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 28 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting Up the Multifunction Interface Online Operation Guide...
all-fo2950a.book Page 29 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Entering Your Name and Fax Number Entering Your Name and Fax Number Before you can begin using Once you enter this your fax machine, you information, it will must enter your name and automatically appear fax (telephone) number.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 30 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Entering Your Name and Fax Number Note: When scrolling through the settings, you can press the UP key OWN NUMBER SET in place of the # key, and the PRESS START KEY DOWN key in place of the * key.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 31 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Entering Your Name and Fax Number SPEAKER SPACE =...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 32 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Entering Your Name and Fax Number START SECURITY SELECT 1=ON, 2=OFF STOP...
all-fo2950a.book Page 33 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time The date and time appear in the display and are printed at the top of every page you fax. 3 key FUNCTION key * key START key...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 34 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting the Date and Time START Example: the 5th Example: January Example: 2000 Example: 9:25...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 35 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting the Date and Time START STORE JUNK FAX # 1=SET, 2=CLEAR STOP...
all-fo2950a.book Page 37 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting the reception mode RECEPTION MODE key A.M. 01 FEB 10:30 M:00% STAND-BY RECEPTION MODE A.M. 01 FEB 10:30 M:00% STAND-BY A.M. 01 FEB 10:30 M:00% STAND-BY A.M. 01 FEB 10:30 M:00% STAND-BY Receiving Documents Answering Machine Connection...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 38 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting the Reception Mode Selecting the receiving unit FUNCTION RECEIVE UNIT 1=FAX, 2=PC RECEPTION MODE A.M.
all-fo2950a.book Page 43 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 2. Sending Documents Transmittable Documents Size and weight 216 mm Minimum Maximum size 148 mm size 140 mm 1.0 m Minimum Maximum weight weight 52 g/m² 157 g/m² Minimum Maximum 216 mm size 148 mm size...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 44 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Transmittable Documents Letters in the 5 mm shaded area will not be scanned. 4 mm 4 mm 5 mm Other restrictions...
all-fo2950a.book Page 45 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Loading the Document Loading the Document...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 46 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Loading the Document RESOLUTION Resolution and Contrast Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling Removing a document from the feeder If you need to remove a document from the feeder, open the operation panel.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 47 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Loading the Document...
all-fo2950a.book Page 48 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast You must adjust the The default resolution settings each time you setting is STANDARD don’t want to use the and the default contrast default settings.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 49 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast 29-JAN 01:44 STANDARD :AUTO 29-JAN 01:44 FINE :AUTO 29-JAN 01:44 SUPER FINE :AUTO 29-JAN 01:44 RESOLUTION HALF TONE :AUTO 29-JAN 01:44 STANDARD :DARK 29-JAN 01:44 HALF TONE :DARK...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 50 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Changing the default resolution FUNCTION FINE PRIORITY 1=YES, 2=NO STOP...
all-fo2950a.book Page 51 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling RESOLUTION SPEAKER (Example)
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all-fo2950a.book Page 52 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling Beep START Using the REDIAL key...
all-fo2950a.book Page 53 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Using the Multifunc- tion Control Panel SPEED DIAL key Rapid Keys Attach the Rapid Key labels above the Rapid Keys as shown here.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 54 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Storing fax and telephone numbers for Automatic Dialling FUNCTION FAX/TEL # MODE 1=SET,2=CLEAR FAX/TEL # SET SPEED # OR RAPID Example: Rapid Key 01 Example: Speed Dial 01 (Example)
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all-fo2950a.book Page 55 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling START SPACE = SPEAKER START...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 56 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Chain Dialling for area and access codes STOP Step 3 or Chain Dialling for area and access codes Clearing auto-dial numbers FUNCTION FAX/TEL # MODE 1=SET,2=CLEAR...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 57 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Example: Speed Dial 01 START STOP Step 3 or Making changes...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 58 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Dual Access If the memory becomes full...
all-fo2950a.book Page 60 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Speed Dialling RESOLUTION SPEED DIAL (Example) START...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 61 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Direct Keypad Dialling RESOLUTION (Example) START...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 62 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Searching for an auto-dial number RESOLUTION HOLD/ SEARCH AUTO-DIAL E-MAIL PQRS WXYZ...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 63 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling START Automatic redialling Checking and cancelling transmission jobs...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 64 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Checking and cancelling transmission jobs FUNCTION DOWN STOP...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 65 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Error Correction Mode FUNCTION ECM MODE 1=YES, 2=NO STOP...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 66 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Quick Online FUNCTION QUICK ON-LINE 1=YES, 2=NO STOP...
all-fo2950a.book Page 67 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 3. Receiving Documents Using TEL/FAX Mode To select TEL/FAX mode, press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to TEL and FAX. RECEPTION A.M. MODE...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 68 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL/FAX Mode Pseudo Ring Duration for Tel/Fax Mode FUNCTION PSEUDO RING DUR. 1=15SECONDS PSEUDO RING DUR. 2=30SECONDS STOP...
all-fo2950a.book Page 69 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using FAX Mode Using FAX Mode To select FAX mode, press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to FAX. RECEPTION MODE A.M. 2 rings Fax reception Using TEL mode...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 70 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using FAX Mode Changing the number of rings FUNCTION NUMBER OF RINGS ENTER (2-4) (2) Example: 3 rings 4 RING TEL ANS. 1=YES,2=NO STOP Received document tray...
all-fo2950a.book Page 71 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using A.M. Mode Using A.M. Mode To select A.M. mode, press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to A.M. RECEPTION MODE A.M.
all-fo2950a.book Page 72 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode Using TEL Reception Mode To select TEL mode, press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to TEL. RECEPTION MODE A.M. Answering with the fax’s handset Beep RECEIVING Note: If you have set the Fax Signal...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 73 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode START RECEIVING Answering with an extension phone Beep Phone goes dead...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 74 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode Changing the number for remote fax activation FUNCTION TEL/FAX REMOTE # ENTER (0-9) (5) (Example)
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all-fo2950a.book Page 75 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode STOP Turning off detection of the Tel/Fax Remote Number FUNCTION REMOTE RECEPTION 1=YES, 2=NO STOP...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 76 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode Fax Signal Receive FUNCTION FAX SIGNAL RX 1=YES, 2=NO STOP...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 77 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode Reception Ratio FUNCTION RECEPTION RATIO 1=AUTO, 2=100% AUTO 100% STOP...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 78 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode Auto answer on 4 rings in TEL mode FUNCTION 4 RING TEL ANS. 1=YES, 2=NO STOP...
all-fo2950a.book Page 80 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 4. Making Copies FUNCTION Example: 3 copies per original Originals Example of sorted/not-sorted Not sorted Sorted copies (three each) of three originals Example: Nine copies per original...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 81 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Making Copies REDUCTION/ ENLARGEMENT RESOLUTION COPY/HELP...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 82 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Making Copies Copy Cut-off FUNCTION COPY CUT-OFF 1=YES, 2=NO FINE PRIORITY 1=YES, 2=NO STOP...
all-fo2950a.book Page 83 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 5. Making Telephone Calls SPEAKER Example: Press Rapid Key 01...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 84 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Making Telephone Calls Searching for an auto-dial number Searching for an auto-dial number Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Redial Hold...
all-fo2950a.book Page 85 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 6. Answering Machine Connection Connecting an Answering Machine Make sure the TEL. LINE socket is connected to the wall socket. To answering machine's telephone line socket.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 86 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connecting an Answering Machine Changing the outgoing message Activating the answering machine connection RECEPTION MODE A.M.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 87 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connecting an Answering Machine How the connection operates When you return and turn off your answering machine, be sure to change the reception mode back to FAX/TEL, FAX, or TEL!
all-fo2950a.book Page 90 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 7. Special Functions Broadcasting BROADCAST BROADCAST MODE SPEED # OR RAPID (Example)
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all-fo2950a.book Page 91 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Broadcasting START SET RESOLUTION PRESS RESO. KEY RESOLUTION START...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 92 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Broadcasting Broadcasting using a Group Key Storing numbers in Group Keys RESOLUTION 17/G1 18/G2 19/G3 (Example)
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all-fo2950a.book Page 93 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Broadcasting Storing numbers in Group Keys FUNCTION GROUP ENTRY MODE 1=SET, 2=CLEAR CLEAR 17/G1 18/G2 19/G3 (Example)
all-fo2950a.book Page 95 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Distinctive Ring Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) Using Fax Mode FUNCTION OPTION SETTING PRESS * OR #...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 96 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Distinctive Ring DISTINCTIVE RING 1=YES, 2=NO FAX SIGNAL RX 1=YES, 2=NO STOP RECEPTION MODE A.M.
all-fo2950a.book Page 97 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Cover Sheet Cover Sheet You can select For the recipient's a message. name to appear, you must dial using a Speed Dial or Rapid Key number with the name programmed. Your name and number must be programmed as explained in...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 98 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Cover Sheet AUTO PRINT OUT 1=YES, 2=NO STOP Selecting a header message (optional) FUNCTION COVER SHEET HEAD 1=URGENT The message selections alternately appear here.
all-fo2950a.book Page 113 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 8. Printing Lists FUNCTION LISTING MODE PRESS * OR # START Activity Report...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 114 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Printing Lists Line Error Problems and Solutions...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 115 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Printing Lists FUNCTION AUTO PRINT OUT 1=YES, 2=NO STOP...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 116 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Printing Lists Timer List Telephone Number List Passcode List...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 117 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Printing Lists Option Setting List Junk Fax Number List...
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all-fo2950a.book Page 118 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Printing Lists Group List Transaction Report Activity Report FUNCTION TRANSACTION LIST The selections alternately 1:ALWAYS PRINT appear here.
all-fo2950a.book Page 127 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 10. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Line error Problem Solution LINE ERROR appears in Try the transaction again. If the error persists, check the display. the following: • Check the connection. The cord from the TEL. LINE socket to the wall socket should be no longer than two meters.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 128 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Problems and Solutions Dialling and transmission problems Problem Solution No dial tone when you • Make sure the handset cord is connected to the pick up the handset or correct socket. See Connecting the handset in press the SPEAKER key.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 129 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Problems and Solutions Reception and copying problems Problem Solution The power is on, but no • Make sure that the telephone line cord is plugged reception takes place. into the TEL. LINE socket, and not the TEL. SET socket.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 130 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Problems and Solutions Answering machine connection Problem Solution The answering machine • Make sure your fax machine's reception mode is connection does not set to A.M. operate properly. • Make sure your fax machine's TEL. LINE socket is connected to the wall socket.
all-fo2950a.book Page 133 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Messages and Signals Messages and Signals Display messages CAN’T PRINT DATA A fax has been received to memory because printing is not possible. This message will alternate with a message that indicates the problem. The fax will print out automatically when the problem is resolved.
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all-fo2950a.book Page 134 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Messages and Signals MEMORY IS FULL The memory is full. This may occur during fax reception if too much data is received before the pages can be printed out. If faxes have been received to memory because printing is not possible (an additional message will indicate the problem), resolve the problem so that printing can continue (see...
all-fo2950a.book Page 135 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Messages and Signals SEND READY A document has been loaded and the fax machine is waiting for you to begin faxing or copying. SIZE ERROR This message appears if paper smaller than A4 size has been loaded.
all-fo2950a.book Page 140 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Quick Reference Guide Entering Your Name and Setting the Date and Time Number FUNCTION 1. Press: FUNCTION 1. Press: DATE & TIME SET Display shows: PRESS START KEY OWN NUMBER SET Display shows: PRESS START KEY START...
all-fo2950a.book Page 141 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Quick Reference Guide Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes Press the RECEPTION MODE key until the Place your document arrow in the display points to the desired (up to 20 pages) face reception mode. down in the document feeder.