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Muratec MFX-1300/1700 Operating Instructions Manual

Muratec MFX-1300/1700 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 MFX-1300/1700 Plain-paper digital Fax/Copier/Printer Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Welcome Thank you! Thanks for selecting a Muratec fax machine for your business. Before you begin, please note that before your fax can be used and before you can turn on power to the unit for the first time, there are important precautions to take. Please see...
  • Page 3 United St ates Environmental Protection Agency. N E R G Y TA R Copyright Copyright ' 2002 by Muratec America, Inc, A l l r i g h ts reserved. As an Energy St a r fi partner, Muratec America, Inc., has determined that this product meets the Energy St ar guidelines for energy eff i - ciency.
  • Page 4 Before using your Muratec fax machine Where to set up your fax machine Follow these guidelines when setting up your fax machine: Away from direct sunlight To avoid overheating, set up your fax machine away from direct sunlight or a heater.

  • Page 5: Power Requirements

    Never disassemble your fax machine! Disassembling your fax machine can cause serious injury to you and damage to your fax. If service is required, call your authorized Muratec dealer. Keep away from liquids Keep liquids and metal pins or other objects away from your fax machine.
  • Page 6 Use supplies manufactured specifically for Muratec fax machines Using toner cartridges and other supplies that are not manufactured specifically for Muratec machines may a ffect the operation of your unit. Storing and handling toner and drum cartridges To avoid damage to your fax machine and to assure the best performance possible, fol-...
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  • Page 8 W elcome to your Muratec fax machine! These instructions are divided into the following sections. Getting started ( page 1.1) describes how to set up your machine, operating tips and some important settings that you should perform before you use your machine.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Packaging contents ..........1.1 Parts of your machine .
  • Page 10 Delayed transmission ......... . .3.10 Setting up a delayed transmission .
  • Page 11 Getting started This chapter describes how to set up your machine, operating tips and some important settings before you use your machine Packaging contents ........... 1.1 Parts of your machine .

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Packaging contents Included in your machine s packaging: 1 . Main unit with 500-sheet paper cassette installed 2 . Drum cartridge 7 . AC power cord 3 . Toner cartridge 8 . Operating instructions and Quick reference 4 . Document tray 9 .
  • Page 13 Extension paper tray Holds up the printout after it emerges. Printed document exit Where the printout emerges. Handset (optional ) Used for voice communication. This handset is available from your authorized Muratec dealer, and can be added when you purchase the MFX-1300/1700 or as an upgrade afterward. PHONE1...

  • Page 14: Control Panel Overview

    Control Panel Overview light Glows when the machine is in the Copy mode. C O P Y light Glows when the machine is in the Fax mode. FA X light Glows when a problem occurs during fax communication, printing A L A R M or scanning.
  • Page 15 Getting started Use in copy mode only. Press to reset the copy settings to their C O P Y RESET defaults . Numeric keypad Just like the numeric keys on a regular tone-dialing phone. Use these to dial phone and fax numbers and to enter numbers when you re set- ting up the machine.

  • Page 16: Setting Up

    Setting up Pick an installation spot Where should you install your fax machine? The location should be: Clean Dust buildup can damage your machine. (However, do not use a cover!) In the open Allow at least 12 inches of clearance around your machine. Be sure that you never cover the machine.

  • Page 17: I N S Talling The Printing Supplies

    Note: The toner cartridge included with your machine is s ta r t e r toner cartridge, which yields 3,000 printouts. Please purchase regular, full-yield toner cartridge from your authorized Muratec dealer. To i n s tall these supplies: Important: Gently close the top cover so that you don t catch your hands, possibly injuring them.

  • Page 18: A T Tach The Paper-Handling Pa R Ts

    Gently clean the LED print head using the cleaning paper included in the toner cartridge carton box. For best print quality, you should clean the LED head every time you change the new toner cartridge. Note: Do not use abrasive materials on the LED print head, and do not subject the LED print head to strongly shock.

  • Page 19: Turning Off The Transport Mode

    Getting started Turning off the transport mode Important: A fter unlocking the mirror carriage (see page 1.5), you must turn the transport mode off by following procedures. When the machine is in the transport mode, the shows: Mirror Locked To turn off the transport mode: Press Program key, * , Mirror Locked / /Enter...
  • Page 20 While pressing the release lever, slide the paper length guide to the position for the paper size you want to use. Press down the pa p e r l i fting plate. Insert the paper into the cassette. Before you insert paper in the cassette, stack it so the leading edge and sides of the paper are even.
  • Page 21 Getting started Press until the recording paper size for the bypass tray you want appears. In this example, we ve chosen L t r. Bypass Tray :Ltr / /Enter Press ENTER Press to return the machine to standby mode. STO P Loading paper in bypass tray When you need to use a size of paper not currently loaded in your machine s paper cas- sette(s), or when you want to use a special type of paper (such as transparency film),...

  • Page 22: Operating Tips

    Operating tips Changing modes You can use this machine not only as a fax machine, but as a copier as well. Press COPY/FAX key to change to the fax mode or C O P Y FA X copy mode. Fax mode: If you want to use facsimile features, change to the Fax mode.

  • Page 23: Entering Characters

    Getting started Entering characters Some settings give you a chance to enter characters; for your TTI, remote fax s name or others. To enter letters or other characters, use one-touch keys, numeric keypad or keys. C O D E Using one-touch keys to enter characters Open the one-touch cover and use the one- touch keys to enter letters and other non-numeric characters.

  • Page 24: Searching The Functions Using The Cursor Key

    Searching the functions using the cursor key In this manual, we explain the operation with short-cut operations (for example, we will say, press Program key, , 1 , 0 , 1 . . . ), however you can search and enter almost all of functions using the Program key and Cursor key.

  • Page 25: Function Table

    Getting started Function table Level one function Level two function Level three function A . Autodial Entries 1.One-touch Dial 01.Enter One-Touch (Max. 55 locations.) 02.Erase One-Touch 2.Speed Dial 01.Enter Speed-Dial (Max. 145 locations.) 02.Erase Speed-Dial 3.Program One-Touch 01.Enter P One-Touch 02.Erase P One-Touch B.
  • Page 26 Level one function Level two function Level three function B. User Settings 2.Fax Settings 01.Scan Parameters 02.Print Parameter 03.# of Rings 04.Redial 05.Dialing Pause 06.Memory Tx 07.Quick Memory Tx 08.TTI Tx 09.ECM Mode 10.Block Junk Fax 11.Security Rx 12.PIN Mode 13.Passcode 14.Rotate Rx (for MFX-1700 only)
  • Page 27 Getting started Level one function Level two function Level three function C. Other Settings 1.Journal & Reports 01.Journal Auto Print 02.Journal Line Up 03.Report AutoPrint 2.Cover Page 01.Set Cover Page 02.Enter Cover Page 3.Department Code 01.Set Dept. Protect 02.Set Dept. Code 03.Set Dept.
  • Page 28 Level one function Level two function Level three function E.Print 1.List Print 09.Group List 10.Block Junk Dial List 11.Cover Page 12.Depa r t . Time List 13.F-Code Box List 14.F-Code Doc. List 15.Batch Box List 16.Batch Doc. List 17.Macros List 2.Printer Functions 01.Demo Page* 02.St atus Page*...

  • Page 29: Easyst A R T ( I N I T I A L S E T T I N G

    EasySt a r t ( I n i t i a l s e t t i n g s) EasySt a r t s o ftware is already installed on your Muratec fax machine. It guides you through the process of entering your machine s settings.
  • Page 30 now asks if you want to set the calendar/clock to automatically recognize daylight saving time ( Daylight Saving :Off / /Enter When the setting is On, your machine automatically recognizes appropriate switchover Sundays each year. When the setting is O f f , no automatic change will occur. Press until the mode you want appears.

  • Page 31: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operation of the transmission, reception and copying Sending faxes ............2.1 Receiving faxes .

  • Page 32: Sending Faxes

    Sending faxes Guidelines You can send a fax message using the (Automatic Document Feeder) or (Flatbed Scanner) glass. Before you begin the fax sending, please read the following guidelines. Acceptable document sizes You can set up to 50 sheets o f l e t t e r - , l e g a l - o r h a l f l e t t e r−sized document in the one time.
  • Page 33 HALFTO N E in photos and drawings. Note: If you send a fax in superfine, certain fax models (especially older, non-Muratec models) receive it only in fine mode. However, you can send a fax in grayscale mode to virtually any fax machine currently in use.

  • Page 34: Memory Transmission

    Memory transmission Your fax machine has a great memory! Take advantage of it, and you could: Save Time. By using your fax machine s memory, you won t have to wait for your machine while it completes the transmission. Simply scan your document into your machine s memory, and you can walk away with your original in hand.

  • Page 35: Sending A Fax Using The Adf

    Basic operation Sending a fax using the Press to change to Fax mode. C O P Y FA X Insert the document face up, top edge first. And adjust the document guides by sliding either of them to the left or right to fit the page(s) you ll be faxing. Your fax machine s (Automatic Document Feeder) will hold up to 50 pages with letter-sized paper.

  • Page 36: Sending A Fax Using The Fbs Glass

    Sending a fax using the glass Press to change to Fax mode. C O P Y FA X I f t h e r e s a document in the , remove it. Open the platen cover. Place the document face down on the glass and align it with the document scale on the right, then gently close the platen cover.

  • Page 37: Sending A Fax Using Monito Rcall / Call Key Or A Handset

    Basic operation At the end of the operation, your fax machine beeps and displays: 919725552009 Complete Important: Whenever you transmit a document, what actually appears on the top line of the display depends on information stored in the remote f a x . The line may even be blank. Note: If the call fails, see Redialing, page 2.6.

  • Page 38: Reviewing Or Canceling Commands

    Your machine can remember the last 10 dial numbers. Press dial number you want to redial appears. Press STA R T To redial a fax call manually with the MONITO R CALL handset: Make sure the document is in the and that the resolution and contrast are s e t .

  • Page 39: Printing A Delayed Command List

    Basic operation If you want to cancel the command shown, press C01:9-5552311 Check / / /Cancel To go ahead with canceling the command, press to view other delayed commands. To keep this command but to continue reviewing stored commands, press .Go back to step 2.

  • Page 40: View The Result Of Fax Transaction

    View the result of fax transaction You can see 70 most recent fax transactions and result of each transactions with the fol- lowing information. Assigned number, s tarting each day at 001 Remote location called (The destination name) St arting date and time Result of the call If preceded by an asterisk (*) , t h i s s i g n i f i e s a n tion.

  • Page 41: Receiving Faxes

    Basic operation Receiving faxes Answering calls manually In any reception mode, you can always answer calls manually if you have an optional handset insta l l e d . Just pick it up, as you would if using a normal phone. If you hear someone speaking to you, use your optional handset to speak back.

  • Page 42: How To Select The Fax Reception Mode

    Tel/Fax Ready mode The Tel/Fax Ready mode is a combination of the Tel Ready and Fax Ready modes. Use it if: An optional handset is installed on your fax machine You re using the machine as both a telephone and a fax machine In this mode: Your fax machine rings the number of times you ve identified in the user settings (the default setting is two times).

  • Page 43: Making Copies

    Basic operation Making copies Your machine s copier features Your machine has the following copier features: Single copy (see the right column on this page) St acking multiple copies (see page 2.13) Sorting multiple copies (see page 2.13) Enlarged or reduced copies (see page 2.13) Negative/positive copy (Reverse black and white areas) (see page 2.17) Combine copy (only for MFX-1700) (see page 2.17) Ultra copy mode (only for MFX-1700) (see page 2.18)

  • Page 44: St Acking Multiple Copies

    St acking multiple copies Press to change to Copy mode. C O P Y FA X Press to turn the sort setting off . S O R T Note: The default setting of sorting is O n. To change the default setting, see page 4.7.

  • Page 45: Using The Bypass Tray

    Basic operation As needed, set the following: Select document type and adjust image contrast Enter the number of copies Press STA R T Note: To reset the copy parameter to default setting, press Note: To stop the copying, press STO P Using the bypass tray When you need to use a size of paper not currently loaded in your machine s paper cas- sette(s), or when you want to use a special type of paper (such as transparency film),...

  • Page 46: Memory Overflow Message

    Memory overflow message If you ve stored too much information in your machine s memory, a Memory Overflow message may appear on the Memory Overflow Start Or Cancel This appears because ( 1 ) too many pages have been stored in the memory, or ( 2 ) the pages that are stored have too much information on them for your fax machine to remember.

  • Page 47: Recording Paper Size

    Basic operation Recording paper size As default, your machine selects the paper source automatically, however if you wish to select the paper source manually, press PA P E R SIZE size is displayed. The toggles the paper size in the 1st cassette, 2nd cassette (if i n s talled), the bypass tray and Auto select mode.

  • Page 48: Special Copy Function

    Special copy function Negative/Positive (reversing black and white areas) If using this feature, the black and white areas of the original are reversed. Note: You cannot combine this feature with Reduced or Enlarged copies. Helpf u l t i p : If you programmed a Soft key to turn on or off this feature, simply press- ing that key will turn on or off t h i s f e a t u r e .

  • Page 49: Copy Protection

    Basic operation Ultra Copy resolution ( This mode is available only on the MFX-1700.) Ultra copy offers the highest copy quality available. However, this feature also requires more memory than the normal copy resolution. If you try to copy many pages at a time, memory overflow may occur.

  • Page 50: Using Your Fax Machine As A Phone

    Using your fax machine as a phone Your fax machine can also be used as a phone, if you have an optional handset i n s ta l l e d . The following is a brief look at the machine s telephone features. Dialing a telephone number Pick up the optional handset.

  • Page 51: Call Request

    Basic operation Call request You can send or receive a fax message and have a regular phone conversation on the same call. For more information on how to use this function, see page 3.24. Dialing in the event of a power failure Your fax machine can only receive telephone calls even in the event of a power failure, if an optional handset is attached.
  • Page 52 Basic operation This page intentionally blank. 2.21...

  • Page 53: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features This chapter describes convenient features of your machine. Autodialer ............3.1 Broadcasting .

  • Page 54: Autodialer

    Autodialer Your fax machine s autodialer stores your most frequently called phone and fax num- bers for instant recall so you don t have to remember them. It s something like an electronic phone book. Autodialer basics How do you autodial? There are two kinds of autodialer numbers.

  • Page 55: Using One-Touch Keys

    Advanced features Using one-touch keys Your fax machine stores up to 55 one-touch numbers using the keys marked 01 55. Entering or changing a one-touch number Press Program key, , 1 , 0 , 1 , .The ENTER ber. Select One-Touch 01:No Number Stored Note: If a one-touch number other than 01 appears on the you have already entered a number for 01.
  • Page 56 Erasing a one-touch number Press Program key, , 1 , 0 , 2 , .The ENTER have already entered: Select One-Touch 01:9-1-555-345-6789 Note: If the one-touch number that appears is other than 01, it means that 01 i s empty. Press the key for the one-touch number you want to erase.

  • Page 57: Using Speed-Dial Numbers

    One-touch phone dialing To d i a l a phone call using a one-touch number, y o u must have an optional handset a t tached to your machine. (Contact your authorized Muratec dealer to order an optional handset.) To make the call:...

  • Page 58: Printing A List Of Speed-Dial Numbers

    now shows: 005:Name ;Upper 005:Name West Coast Sales_ The machine is now prompting you for a name able to find it in the EasyDial directory (see page 3.8). I f y o u do want to enter or change this number s Location I f y o u don t want to enter or change this number s Location Enter the Location by using the one-touch keys.

  • Page 59: Fax Dialing Via Speed-Dial

    Advanced features Fax dialing via speed-dial To d i a l a f a x call using a speed-dial number: Place the document in the ,or on the If you are using the glass, enter the document size by pressing the D O C U M E N T SIZE Adjust resolution and contrast if necessary.

  • Page 60: Call Group Dialing

    Call group dialing If you frequently send the same fax message to more than one location, store the group number into the one-touch key or speed-dial number. (If necessary, see Using a one- touch keys and Using speed-dial numbers , in previous page.) A fter you store the group number, you can send the same fax to many different loca- tions using key.

  • Page 61: Easydial Directory Dialing

    Advanced features EasyDial directory dialing EasyDial directory dialing makes your autodialer even more like an electronic phone book. EasyDial sorts and displays numbers alphabetically according to their Location s, so you can find them and dial them easily. To dial using EasyDial: For a regular phone call: Pick up the optional handset.

  • Page 62: Broadcasting

    Broadcasting The fastest way to fax one document to many recipients i s t o broadcast i t . In an ordinary broadcast, you send the fax as you normally would, except you just add more fax numbers. You can enter up to 230 numbers: 30 manually-dialed numbers A N D 200 autodialer numbers O R 1 call group with all 200 autodialer numbers You can broadcast using any function that requires a fax number to be entered.

  • Page 63: Delayed Transmission

    Advanced features Delayed transmission Take advantage of lower evening and weekend long-distance rates with delayed trans- mission. Your fax machine can store up to 99 delayed commands, each of which you can program up to 31 days in advance. Important: If you program all 99 delayed transmission commands, no further m e m- ory transmission is possible until one or more of the commands is completed.

  • Page 64: Batch Transmission

    Batch transmission Batch transmission allows you to store multiple documents in an electronic basket throughout the day and then fax that entire basket to one location. To do this, just tell the machine when and where the transmission should go. When that date and time arrives, your machine will transmit each document in the batch box to the remote fax machine.

  • Page 65: Printing A List Of Batch Boxes

    Advanced features To create or modify another batch box, repeat steps 2 11 . To finish, press stop. Printing a list of batch boxes You can easily print a list of your batch boxes. The list includes each box s identifier num- ber, the Location , fax number and date/time the transmission should sta r t .

  • Page 66: Erasing A Document Stored In A Batch Box

    Erasing a document stored in a batch box To erase a document stored in a batch box on your fax machine: Press Program key, , 2 , 0 , 3 , .The ENTER Batch Document Enter Box No. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number (1 5) of the batch box storing the document you want to erase.

  • Page 67: Polling

    Advanced features Polling Polling allows someone to fax a document to you without having to make the call or pay f o r i t . There are several kinds of polling: Regular polling Your fax retrieves a document from a remote fax machine. F-Code polling Your fax retrieves a document stored as a file in the remote fax machine.

  • Page 68: Limiting Polling Access To Your Fax Machine

    Limiting polling access to your fax machine When you set the passcode, a calling fax which doesn t present the proper passcode cannot poll from your fax. Important: The passcode you use for polling operation i s not the same as the protec- t i o n passcode (see page 3.49).

  • Page 69: Special Features

    Advanced features Special features Your fax machine has numerous special features to make your communication easier. W e ll cover them here. Soft Keys Soft Keys are shortcut keys. You can program the soft keys on the control panel to turn on or off any function with just the touch of a button.

  • Page 70: Macro Keys

    Macro keys If you perform the same operation repeatedly, you can automate the operation using a macro. A macro is a series of the several steps that you group together as a single com- mand to accomplish the operation automatically. A macro key faithfully records up to 60 steps that you performed to teach the macro.
  • Page 71 Advanced features Press the keys exactly as you operate the job you want to program into the Macro key. Note: You can program up to 60 steps. When it comes over 60 steps, your fax machine asks if you register the operations you have entered. If you want to register them, press .If not, press ENTER...
  • Page 72 Erasing a Macro key Press twice, .The shows: M A C R O P R O G R A M ENTER Select Macro Key M1:Activity journal Press the Macro key ( 1 o r 2) you want to erase. Here, we ve chosen Select Macro Key M2:Batch box list Press...

  • Page 73: Fax & Copy

    Advanced features Fax & Copy W ith the Fax & Copy feature turned on, your machine asks if you want to make a copy of a document each time it transmits that document from memory. Note: The Fax & Copy function cannot be used for real time transmission, and when the copy protection feature is set to on.

  • Page 74: Setting The Report: Tcr

    Your fax machine will print the activity journal automatically after 100 transactions. To toggle this automatic printing on or off : Press Program key, , 1 , 0 , 1 , .The ENTER Journal AutoPrt.:Off / /Enter Press until the mode you want appears. Here, we ve chosen On.

  • Page 75: Cover Page

    Advanced features Cover page Your fax machine can store a cover page to send at the beginning of each outgoing fax. This page includes the current date and time, your Location stored in the ) and a message of up to 40 characters in length. The information appears in a box similar to this: Fax Message From: Jun 1 2002 14:00...

  • Page 76: Oneline + Distinctive Ring Detection

    , o r if you encounter a problem while using your machine s feature, please try problem aft e r t r y i n g a l l of the patterns, please call the Muratec Customer Support Center. (From the United St ates, call 800-347-3296.

  • Page 77: Page Counter

    Advanced features Call request You can send or receive a fax message and have a regular phone conversation on the same call (although, not at the same time). This is called a call request. It doesn t matter whether you re sending the fax or receiving it. You may fax first and then ta l k , o r ta l k f i r s t and then fax.

  • Page 78: F-Code Boxes

    fi The power of QuadAccess Your fax machine s QuadAccess feature sharply reduces the time you might spend wait- ing for the machine to finish its work. QuadAccess is a more powerful version of what already is a pretty powerful feature, c a l l e d dual access. While a fax with normal dual access allows you to do two things at once, QuadAccess allows you to do four operations at once.
  • Page 79 03:Set F-Code Box Enter I.D. Code:**** 3.26 shows: Select F-Code Box 01:NY Branch Office Select F-Code Box 03:Muratec America , use . code. The shows: Use the numeric keypad to enter the 4-digit . code (not the and not the...
  • Page 80 Next, the machine asks for your F-Code box s password. This is the password for -compatible F-Code fax transactions. The 03:Password 03:Password 123456789*#_ Note: You don t need to have a password for the F-Code box. However, using a password will make your F-Code communication much more secure. I f y o u do not want to enter or change this box s password, skip to step 14.
  • Page 81 31-day limit in order to keep the documents indefinitely. I f s o , enter 00. If you choose this, you will have to delete documents manually. (You may want to contact your authorized Muratec dealer regarding optional memory expansion.) Press to save the settings.
  • Page 82 Code box where you want to store the document. Here, we ve entered 0, 3: Select F-Code Box 03:Muratec America If you want to use a different F-Code box than the one that appears on the enter the box number now.
  • Page 83 01:Murata Machinery Use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit number (01-50) of the F-Code bul- letin box that stores the document you want to print. We ve entered 03: Select F-Code Box 03:Muratec America 3.30 shows: Press . The...
  • Page 84 01:Murata Machinery Use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit number (01-50) of the F-Code bul- letin box that stores the document you want to erase. We ve entered 03: Select F-Code Box 03:Muratec America Press . The shows: ENTER 03:F-Code Document Enter I.D.
  • Page 85 Code box you want to erase. Here, we ve entered 0, 3 and see: Select F-Code Box 03:Muratec America If you want to erase a different F-Code box than the one that appears on the enter the box number now.
  • Page 86 Press ENTER If you ve entered an incorrect . code, your fax machine rejects the attempt and returns to standby mode. If you ve entered the correct . code, the display shows: 03:Erase F-Code Box Check Enter/Cancel Note: If you want to quit without erasing the F-Code box you ve selected, press .
  • Page 87 Advanced features If in step 10 you chose an immediate transmission, your fax machine begins dialing. If you chose a delayed command, the machine shows Reserved on the that it has stored the command in memory and will complete it later. F-Code polling Press to switch the machine to Fax mode.

  • Page 88: Programmable One-Touch Keys

    Programmable one-touch keys Using the power of programmable one-touch keys In order to complete some operations on your machine, you may have to follow several steps and press several different buttons. But programming your machine s one-touch keys ( P1 and P2) can reduce those many steps to a simple press of a key. You can teach the one-touch keys to carry out any of the following operations: Communications functions: Delayed transmission (explained on pages 3.10)
  • Page 89 Advanced features Press .The asks which operation you want to program into the pro- ENTER grammable one-touch: Type :Communication / /Enter Note: If changing a previously stored command, skip to step 7. Press u n t i l Communication appears. Type :Communication / /Enter Press...
  • Page 90 Press . The asks you for the type of confirmation report you want to set ENTER for this programmable one-touch number. Report :--- / /Enter Press until the mode you want appears. Press . The asks if you want to send a cover page for this programma- ENTER ble one-touch number.
  • Page 91 Advanced features Press u n t i l Communication appears. Type :Communication / /Enter Press .The now shows either: ENTER P2:Fax#/Advan.Func. Use the numeric keypad to enter up to 230 fax numbers bination of call groups, one-touch keys, speed-dial numbers and manually-dialed numbers.
  • Page 92 Press . The asks if you want to send a cover page for this programma- ENTER ble one-touch number. Cover Page :--- / /Enter Press until the mode you want appears. Press . The asks if you want to turn the Fax & Copy feature on or off f o r ENTER this programmable one-touch number.
  • Page 93 Advanced features Press .The now shows either: ENTER P2:Fax#/Advan.Func. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number exactly as your machine should dial it, including whatever codes your phone system requires. The number can be up to 40 characters in length: P2:Fax#/Advan.Func.
  • Page 94 Note: If changing a previously stored command, skip to step 7. Press u n t i l Communication appears. Type :Communication / /Enter Press .The now shows either: ENTER P2:Fax#/Advan.Func. P2:Fax#/Advan.Func. 9-5558743_ Use the numeric keypad to enter the number exactly as your machine should dial it, including whatever codes your phone system requires.
  • Page 95 Advanced features Press . The asks you to select a contrast mode for each programmable ENTER one-touch number. Contrast :------- / /Enter Press until the mode you want appears. Press . The asks if you want the memory transmission on or off when ENTER using this programmable one-touch number.
  • Page 96 Note: If changing a previously stored command, skip to step 7. Press u n t i l Communication appears. Type :Communication / /Enter Press .The now shows either: ENTER P2:Fax#/Advan.Func. P2:Fax#/Advan.Func. 9-5558743_ Use the numeric keypad to enter the number exactly as your machine should dial it, including whatever codes your phone system requires.
  • Page 97 Advanced features Programming a batch transmission For this operation to work, two things must be true: The batch box you re using must exist on your fax machine. You must know the batch box s identifier number (1 5). To program a batch transmission into a programmable one-touch key: Press Program key, , 3 , 0 , 1 , .The...
  • Page 98 Press . The asks if you want to turn the Fax & Copy feature on or off f o r ENTER this programmable one-touch number. Fax & Copy :--- / /Enter Press until the mode you want appears. Press ENTER Press to return your machine to standby mode.
  • Page 99 Advanced features Press .The asks which list you want to program into the programmable ENTER one-touch: P2:Machine Settings / /Enter Press until the list you want appears. Press ENTER Press to return your machine to standby mode. STO P 3.46 Programming a document storage operation If you want to program a programmable one-touch key to store an F-Code polling docu- ment, two things must be true:...
  • Page 100 Use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit identifier number (01-50) of the F- Code box in which you want to store the document. Here, we ve entered 0, 3: Select F-Code Box 03:Muratec America To select a different F-Code box than the one that appears on the box number now.
  • Page 101 Advanced features Fax dialing with programmable one-touch To dial a fax call using a programmable one-touch number: Set your document in the or on the Make any necessary adjustments as usual. If you are using the glass, set the document size by pressing before you press the programmable one-touch key.

  • Page 102: Security Features

    Security features Your machine has a number of security features to keep your private fax documents p r i- vate, avoid unwanted outside communication and even protect against unauthorized use of your machine. These security features include: ( 1 ) Security reception, ( 2 ) PIN mask, ( 3 ) Block junk fax, and ( 4 ) Department codes. The passcode Your machine has a passcode protection system which must be turned on in order to use the security features listed below:...
  • Page 103 Advanced features If you want security reception to begin now (and at this same time every day), skip to step 8. Otherwise, go on to step 7. Use the numeric keypad to enter the time (use a 24-hour format) when security reception should begin every day.

  • Page 104: Masking The Pin

    Masking the To prevent unauthorized long-distance calls, some office telephone systems require you to enter a personal identification number ( )whenever you dial long distance. Your fax s mask feature helps you keep that number private. Wi t h t h e activated, you can dial a fax number plus a , b u t t h e error message printout, delayed command list or a...
  • Page 105 Advanced features Important: While in Mode 1, any autodialer numbers you use must include the .This also applies to autodialer numbers used with batch transmission (see page 3.11) or programmable one-touch keys (see pages 3.35 3.48). Note: If you select either Mode 1 or Mode 2 and will be using batch transmission, you must store the access code for the remote unit within the appropriate batch box.

  • Page 106: Setting Block Junk Fax

    Press to save the setting. ENTER Note: If you press without entering the ENTER cates No Number on the and then returns you to step 2. Continue with the steps for creating or modifying a batch box (pages 3.11 3.12). Now you can perform batch transmission to this box while the Setting Block Junk Fax , the fax machine beeps , i n d i-...
  • Page 107 Advanced features Depending on if you have already entered at least one number into the blocked numbers list, the shows one of the following: Enter Fax Number 01:_ If you want to modify an existing entry in the blocked numbers list, press until you see the number you want to modify.

  • Page 108: Using Department Codes

    Using department codes You can keep track of how your machine is used through its department code feature. When the department code setting is activated, the machine reminds each user to enter the department code before sending or polling a document. The Activity Journal then keeps track of fax transactions by department.
  • Page 109 Advanced features Turning department code protection on and off Important: This feature will work only if you ve activated the passcode protection (see page 3.49). Press Program key, , 3 , 0 , 1 , .The ENTER Set Dept. Protect Enter Passcode: **** Use the numeric keypad to enter the four-digit passcode: Set Dept.
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  • Page 111 Changing the default settings This chapter describes how to change the settings of your machine. Settings for transmission ..........4.1 Settings for reception .

  • Page 112: Settings For Transmission

    Settings for transmission Scan settings Default setting: Primary resolution: Normal, Primary contrast: Normal Two different settings tell your machine how to scan documents . The initial factory set- tings are probably right for most applications, so try using them before changing any of these settings: Primary resolution mode Sets the resolution for your documents.

  • Page 113: Quick Memory Transmission

    Changing the default settings Memory transmission Default setting: O n Note: When the machine s memory is full, it can transmit only through the document feeder (real time transmission). Note: When you use the glass, the machine always uses memory transmission even if you set the memory transmission to off .

  • Page 114: Settings For Reception

    Settings for reception Print settings You can set three parameters for printing received fax messages: Print reduction rate Reduction margin Paper save function You set all three in the same procedure, discussed on next page. Following is a expla- nation for each: Print reduction rate Print reduction l e ts you set the machine to reduce large incoming documents to a size t h a t f i ts the paper in your machine.

  • Page 115: Setting The Number Of Rings

    Changing the default settings Press until the setting you want appears. In this example, we ve chosen Half Page Recpt.:On / /Enter Press to save the setting. ENTER Setting the number of rings Default setting: 2 times You can set how many times your fax machine will ring before answering a call. Choose from 1 to 9 rings.

  • Page 116: Settings For Dialing

    Settings f o r d i a l i n g Changing the dialing pause length Default setting: 2 seconds The pause is set by the factory to last two seconds, but you can set it to last as long as ten seconds if necessary.

  • Page 117: Settings For Copying

    Changing the default settings Settings for copying Copy scan settings Default setting: Primary document type: Text, Primary contrast: Normal Two different settings tell your machine how to scan documents . The initial factory set- tings are probably right for most applications, so try using them before changing any of these settings: Primary document type Sets the document type for your documents.

  • Page 118: Changing The Copy Auto Reset Time

    Changing the copy auto reset time Default setting: 3 minutes The machine returns to its initial condition automatically after a certain period of time. You can change this time from 1 to 10 minutes. Press Program key, , 3 , 0 , 3 , ENTER Auto Reset Time (01-10):03...

  • Page 119: Setting Combine

    Changing the default settings Setting combine Default setting: O f f Note: This feature is available only for the MFX-1700 model. If you frequently use the combine feature, you can set it to on for default setting by fol- lowing procedure. Press Program key, , 3 , 0 , 8 , ENTER...

  • Page 120: Settings For Operation

    Settings for operation Setting the silent mode Default setting: O f f Silent mode allows you to mute the ringer, the alarm and the key tones. Ringer If you turn the ringer off in silent mode, a ring alerts you when you receive fax or voice call and a call request.

  • Page 121: Setting Sleep Mode (Energy Saving Mode)

    Changing the default settings Setting Sleep mode ( Energy saving mode) Default setting: O n Your machine is initially set to be in the Sleep mode automatically when 5 minutes has passed after you pressed any key last. If you want to set the Sleep mode to O f f, you can set it here. Note: If you want to change the time, see page 1.19.

  • Page 122: Printing Your Settings

    Press until the mode you want appears. In this example, we ve chosen On. 2-Bin Tray / /Enter If you chose O n, proceed to step 3. If you chose O f f, skip to step 7. Press . The asks you to select Lower or Upper tray for copy exit.
  • Page 123 Just in case Ti ps on caring for your machine What to do if problems occur Glossary Clearing paper jams ........... 5.1 Print quality problems .

  • Page 124: Clearing Paper Jams

    Clearing paper jams If an original document jams If an original document jams in the while scanning the document into the memory for faxing or copying, the will show: Document Jam ContStor Enter/Cancl If you do wish to continue the operation, press To abort the operation, press .

  • Page 125: If A Printout Jams Inside Your Machine

    Just in case If a printout jams inside your machine To clear a printout jammed inside your machine: Important: Be careful not to put your hand between the top cover and the machine. Open the top cover. Open the printer cover. Remove the toner and drum cartridge.

  • Page 126: Print Quality Problems

    I f your machine s printouts develop quality problems, try to find the example below that matches your printout problem. When you find one which is like yours, try the suggested solutions. If they don t work, contact your authorized Muratec dealer. Pages are blank The drum cartridge or toner cartridge may not be i n s talled correctly.
  • Page 127 Using the cleaning paper, gently clean the LED print head. The charger may be dirty. Your machine normally cleans the charger automatically. If other solutions fail, please contact your authorized Muratec dealer. ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE...

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting

    The scanner lamp is dim or inoperable. Make repeated copies to help evaporate any inter- nal moisture. If that doesn t resolve the problem, call your authorized Muratec dealer or Muratec Customer Support. What you see on the Change to Fax Mode...
  • Page 129 Just in case What you see on the What it means/What to do Document Full You tried to enter an document into an F-Code box, but the machine has reached its capacity (30 documents ) . Delete documents stored in F-Code boxes until the machine will let you pro- ceed.
  • Page 130 (but not previous operations). Mirror Carriage Error The mirror carriage of your machine has become inoperable. Call your authorized Muratec dealer or Muratec Customer Support. Mirror Locked The transport mode is not turned off .
  • Page 131 Set the magnification ratio to 100 % to use the Negative/Positive copy or Ultra copy mode. REPLACE DRUM SOON Your drum will need to be replaced soon. Please contact your authorized Muratec dealer to purchase a new drum cartridge if you don t already have one. REPLACE DRUM UNIT Your drum cartridge doesn t work.

  • Page 132: Errors

    Often, simply trying your call again is all that s necessary. However, if the problem per- s i s ts regularly,call your local telephone company for help. If that doesn t help and the problem persists regularly, call your authorized Muratec dealer. Error reports When an error occurs, your fax machine prints an error report.
  • Page 133 Just in case Reception errors . 1 . 1 The calling fax machine didn t respond to your fax machine. This can happen if someone dials a wrong number or if the remote machine restricts access through use of a passcode. .
  • Page 134 Check Message printouts When there s a problem with a fax call and your machine detects an error, it produces an error printout headed by the words Check Message. This printout lists the following information about the transmission: The resulting error code A communications error message (see What error messages can mean, below) The phone number (or , if programmed) of the fax machine with which your...

  • Page 135: Caring For Your Fax Machine

    Just in case Caring for your fax machine W ith proper installation and a little maintenance, your fax machine should give you dependable service for years to come. Although it requires little day-to-day care, you can take these simple precautions to keep it in top form: Always make sure your fax machine is installed according to our specifications, including using an electrical surge suppressor.

  • Page 136: If You Have Unsatisfactory Printout Quality

    Review Print quality problems (pages 5.3-5.4), and see whether any of the proposed solutions helps your machine. If none do, please call your authorized Muratec dealer or call the Muratec Customer Support Center at (800) 347-3296 (from the U.S. only).

  • Page 137: Common Questions

    Common questions W e re here to help you! The Muratec Information System is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use your fax machine to call this fax-on-demand system and receive printouts of information, such as the most common questions asked about your machine.
  • Page 138 Q: Can I transmit a document that s extra long? A: Ye s , i f the receiving fax machine is equipped to handle long documents. Many machines have a special setting which allows them to receive documents t h a t exceed the normal length.

  • Page 139: Receiving Faxes

    Just in case Receiving faxes Q: My fax never answers. What s wrong? A: Check to make sure your fax machine is properly connected to a working outlet and phone jack (see page 1.7). If you re using a second phone with your machine, make sure i t s connected properly (page 2.20).

  • Page 140: Glossary

    B i t The smallest unit of information in a computer. Some Muratec fax machines, which are actually computers dedicated to telecommunications, allow users to change bits of information to provide or cancel features through software settings.
  • Page 141 The maximum width the scanner in a fax can scan during transmission. F-Code A fax-industry standard created by the munications. Because F-Code is an industry standard, Muratec fax machines as well as all equipped fax machines from other manufacturers can communicate with each other using sub- addressing.
  • Page 142 See also Autodialing and Speed-dialing. On-hook dialing Dialing numbers by using the keypad on the fax unit without lifting a handset. On most Muratec fax models, the user can do this either silently or by using the monitor. See also Monitor.
  • Page 143 Allows a Muratec fax user to send a document to or receive one into (usually something confidential) an electronic mail box. The transmission is protected at the receiving Muratec fax by an access code; the receiving fax prints the document only when an authorized user enters the code.
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  • Page 145 Appendix and index...

  • Page 146: Specifications

    Specifications General Type: Desktop plain paper facsimile Compa t i b i l i t y : -1300: M F X ITU-T Group 3 -1700: M F X ITU-T Group 3 and Super Group 3 Phone system: Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or equiva- l e n t Dual access: M u l t i tasking...
  • Page 147 *Using the ITU-T Test Document 1 to a Muratec fax machine with normal resolution. * * Based on transmission of ITU-T Test Document 1 to a Muratec fax machine. Your trans- mission times will vary, but your fax machine always will provide the fastest transmission speeds possible under ITU-T guidelines and phone-line conditions.

  • Page 148: Regulatory Information

    In the event repairs are ever needed on your fax machine, they should be done by Muratec America, Inc., or an authorized representative of Muratec America, Inc. For information, contact the Muratec Customer Support Center at 800- 347-3296 (from the U.

  • Page 149: Limited Warranty

    3 . The warranty shall not apply to adjustments, repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control of Muratec (whether foreseeable or not) including, but not limited to, any malfunction, defects o r f a i l- ure caused by or resulting from any of the following: improper unpacking or installation, unauthorized...
  • Page 150 Index AC power cord ............. . . 1.1 AC power switch .
  • Page 151 Appendix and index Using the bypass tray ........... . . 2.14 Copy Count key .
  • Page 152 Jammed paper, removing ............5.1 Location ID .
  • Page 153 Appendix and index Sort ............... . 1.3 Sorting copies .
  • Page 154 Muratec America, Inc. 6400 International Parkway Suite 1500 Plano, Texas 75093 http://www.muratec.com ' Muratec America, Inc. 2002 Printed in China. MAI order number: M M L item number:...

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