Radio Shack TFX-1032 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
TFX-1032
Fax Machine with Automatic Cutter
Please read before using this equipment.
43-1204
Cat. No.

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  • Page 1 43-1204.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 8:45 AM OWNER’S MANUAL TFX-1032 Fax Machine with Automatic Cutter Please read before using this equipment. 43-1204 Cat. No.
  • Page 2 © 1995 Tandy Corporation. Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation. Warning: To prevent fire or shock haz- ard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3 Digital Display— shows various messages for easy op- eration. Built-In Telephone Handset—lets you use your TFX-1032 as a regular telephone. Built-In Anti-Curl System—prevents the incoming fax from curling. Activity Report—makes it easy to keep a record of all faxes sent and re- ceived.
  • Page 4: Fcc Statement

    Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an area that has frequent electrical storms, we sug- gest that you unplug your fax machine during storms to reduce the possibility of damage.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking the Fax Machine ........
  • Page 6: Unpacking The Fax Machine

    43-1204.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 8:45 AM UNPACKING THE FAX MACHINE Be sure to unpack the following accessories before you dispose of the packing ma- terial. Handset Telephone Cord Fax Machine Recording Paper One-Touch Memory Card...
  • Page 7: Installation

    If your telephone wiring does not have a modular jack, you can update the wiring yourself or have the telephone company update it for you. • Radio Shack stores sell jacks and adapters to convert older wiring methods to modular wiring. • The telephone company charges to install the necessary jacks.
  • Page 8: Connecting To Power

    CONNECTING THE HANDSET Plug the handset’s modular plug into jack on the left side of the HANDSET fax machine. Place the handset in its cradle. CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE OR ANSWERING MACHINE To connect an extension telephone or...
  • Page 9: Setting Up The Fax Machine

    SETTING UP THE FAX MACHINE INSTALLING THE PAPER Follow these steps to install the paper roll. Note: Use only Radio Shack Cat. No. 43-1260 or 43-1264 Thermal Fax Pa- per in your fax machine. 1. Open the operation panel. 2. Press...
  • Page 10: Setting The Dialing Mode

    • Do not touch the thermal paper with sweaty or dirty hands. SETTING THE DIALING MODE The TFX-1032 is factory-set to the tone dialing mode. If your telephone line uses pulse dialing, you must change the dialing mode setting. If you are not sure which type of service you have, do this test.
  • Page 11: Setting The Ringer Volume

    (medium), or (high) to con- trol the ringer volume. Note: When you set ringer does not sound. However, the fax machine still answers calls and re- ceives faxes. SETTING THE SPEAKER VOLUME on the left side of the fax ma-...
  • Page 12: Entering Basic Information

    Notes: • The TFX-1032 uses 24-hour format. To enter 1:00 PM, for example, enter 1 3 0 0. • If you make a mistake, press...
  • Page 13 . Then press MENU The fax machine displays: 2:STATION CODE ? 3. Press . The fax machine dis- plays the first 10 characters of the name (or nothing if no name is set) and the letters A-E. :ABCDE The blinking block in the left of the display indicates where the next letter enters.
  • Page 14: Setting The Receive Mode

    Machine Each time you press ceive mode changes. Manual Reception If you most often use your fax machine as a regular telephone, select manual reception. When the phone rings, pick up the handset. If it is a voice call, talk as usu- al.
  • Page 15: Automatic Reception

    • You might have trouble retrieving answering machine messages from a remote phone if you con- nect it to the fax machine. Try set- ting the fax machine to the manual reception mode and feature switch 54 to 01 (ON). certain...
  • Page 16: Telephone Operation

    Note: You can place the handset on the cradle, if desired. To resume the conversation, lift the handset. The fax machine is factory-set with a music-on-hold feature. See “Setting the Feature Switches” to turn this fea- ture on and off.
  • Page 17: One-Touch Dialing

    1. Press three times. The fax MENU machine displays: 3:O.T & S.D SET? 2. Press . The fax machine dis- plays: O.T No. = 1 ? 3. Press the one-touch key (1–8) you want to store the number in. 4. Press .
  • Page 18: Speed Dialing

    The fax MENU machine displays: 3:O.T & S.D SET? 2. Press . The fax machine dis- plays: O.T No. = 1 ? 3. Use the number keys to enter a two-digit speed-dial number (01– 20). For example, enter a number in speed-dial memory 4.
  • Page 19: Clearing One-Touch / Speed-Dial Memories

    3. Press the one-touch key or enter the speed-dial memory number of the memory you want to clear. 4. Press . The fax machine dis- plays the name and CHANGE 5. To clear the entry, press The fax machine displays 6.
  • Page 20: Fax Operation

    FAX OPERATION PREPARING A DOCUMENT The quality of the copy at the receiving fax machine depends on the quality of the original document you send. Do not try to send documents that are: • Wet or damp • Covered with wet ink or paste •...
  • Page 21: Sending A Fax

    43-1204.fm Page 21 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 8:45 AM SENDING A FAX 1. Place the original document (up to 10 pages) face down in the paper tray. The fax machine automati- cally draws in the first page. 2. Select a contrast/resolution mode if necessary. See “Setting the Contrast/Resolution.”...
  • Page 22: Fax Redialing

    • You can set the fax machine to remain in the selected modes or to return to the default modes after each fax. See “Setting the Feature Switches”...
  • Page 23: Receiving Faxes Using An Extension Telephone

    This feature lets you receive a fax after answering a telephone call on an ex- tension telephone, either connected to the fax machine or to a jack that uses the same line as the fax machine. Connected to the Fax...
  • Page 24: Voice Contact

    The remote machine must be set to send the document before you call, and must use ITU-T compatible poll- ing. Note: Your TFX-1032 fax machine cannot be polled. 1. Press . The fax machine dis- MENU...
  • Page 25: Limiting Fax Reception

    . The fax machine dis- COPY plays: ACTIVITY REPORT and prints the report. You can set the fax machine to print a transmission report after each fax by setting feature switch 31. See “Setting the Feature Switches” on Page 27. Sample Activity Report...
  • Page 26: Error Codes

    • Paper ran out during reception. Replace the paper. E-24 • Paper jammed during reception. Check the paper. E-25 • Cutter did not operate. Contact your local Radio Shack store for service assistance. E-30 • Print quality poor due to telephone interference. If this code frequently appears, contact your local phone company.
  • Page 27: Setting The Feature Switches

    43-1204.fm Page 27 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 8:45 AM SETTING THE FEATURE SWITCHES Your fax machine has several features you turn on and off using the built-in feature switches. The following table lists the feature switches, available settings, default settings, and the page where the feature is discussed.
  • Page 28 43-1204.fm Page 28 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 8:45 AM Feature Description Switch Number of simulated rings that the fax machine sounds when set to automatic reception before switching to fax reception Music on hold Key entry tones Selects whether your name and...
  • Page 29 Follow these steps to change feature switch settings. 1. Press four times. The fax MENU machine displays: 4: SET MODE ? 2. Press . The fax machine dis- plays: 1: TIME SET ? 3. Press twice. MENU machine displays: 3: FEATURE SW ? 4.
  • Page 30: Problem Solving

    43-1204.fm Page 30 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 8:45 AM PROBLEM SOLVING If problems occur during operation, check below before taking the fax machine for service. If the problem still exists, contact your local Radio Shack store for help. Symptoms Fax machine does not operate.
  • Page 31 Dialing mode is not set correctly. A fax is being sent or received. Too many phone devices are connected to the same line. Fax machine set to answer mode. Remote reception feature switch (08) is turned off. You started the call from the extension phone.
  • Page 32: Clearing Adocument Jam

    43-1204.fm Page 32 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 8:45 AM CLEARING A DOCUMENT JAM The fax machine beeps and displays if the document you ORIGINAL JAM are sending jams. If the ERROR indi- cator lights, press STOP/CLEAR Then follow these steps to clear the jam.
  • Page 33: Cleaning Document Feed Roller One

    CLEANING DOCUMENT FEED ROLLER ONE If document jams frequently occur or if the fax machine feeds more than one sheet at a time, clean document feed roller one with a cotton swab damp- ened with a small amount of a deter- gent.
  • Page 34: Care And Maintenance

    43-1204.fm Page 34 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 8:45 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Radio Shack TFX-1032 Fax Machine with Automatic Cutter is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your fax machine so you can enjoy it for years.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    43-1204.fm Page 35 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 8:45 AM SPECIFICATIONS Paper Size ........8 Effective Scanning Width .
  • Page 36 RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase from Radio Shack company owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period Radio Shack will repair the telephone product without charge for parts and labor.

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