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Welcome Thank you for choosing the Canon FAX-B150 Bubble Jet facsimile. The compact, upright design of the fax means it takes up less space in your work area. The bubble jet print mechanism uses cut-sheet plain paper, so you get crisp reproductions of your fax documents and copies.
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United Kingdom and the Republic of lreland Approval Number 607721 (UK) Your Canon FAX-B150 has been approved against the requirements of NTR3 for use in the UK and complies with the requirements of 91/263 EEC. The CE mark is applied in respect of the requirements of 72/23 EEC and 89/336 EEC.
For your safety (Australia only) To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth.
Precautions General Make sure the place where you set up the fax satisfies the following conditions: Over 32.5 C Under 10 C Use the fax only within the following range of temperature and humidity ranges. Ambient temperature: 10º to 32.5 Cº Ambient humidity: 10% to 80% RH (no condensation) Keep your fax out of direct sunlight, as this can damage the...
Never use liquids or drink beverages around the fax. Liquids spilled on the fax can cause a fire or electrical shock. If you accidentally spill a liquid on the fax, unplug it immediately and call your Canon service representative. To avoid electrical shock from exposed power points, never disassemble the fax. There are no parts or switches in the fax that require adjustment.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 1. SETTING UP 2. PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX viii How to use this User’s Guide ... Welcome ... iii Features ... iii Notice for connection to telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom and Republic of lreland ... iv For your safety (Australia only) ...
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Table of Contents 3. HANDLING DOCUMENTS 4. MAKING COPIES 5. SENDING FAXES 6. RECEIVING FAXES Registering One-touch Speed Dialling numbers and names ... 36 Registering Coded Speed Dialling numbers and names ... 38 Special dialling ... 39 Registering the access type and the outside line number ...
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Table of Contents 7. SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS 8. SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Network FAX/TEL Switching (Australia only) ... 73 Setting the fax for Network Switch ... 73 Operation for Network Switch System ... 74 Network FAX/TEL Switching (New Zealand only) ...
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Table of Contents Specifications ...115 Appendix ...117 Document sizes ... 117 What happens when Fax/Tel Mode is selected ... 118 Glossary ...119 Index ...123...
SETTING UP Unpacking ... Removing the shipping materials ... Assembling the fax ... Attaching components ... Attaching the handset ... Connecting the AC power cord ... Loading the paper ... Selecting the right kind of paper ... Loading the paper ... Installing the BJ cartridge ...
Unpacking As you unpack the fax, save the carton and packing material in case you want to move or ship the unit in the future. Carefully remove all items from the box. ¶ It is best to have someone hold the box while you lift the fax and its protective packaging out of the carton.
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If any of these items are damaged or missing, notify your Canon dealer immediately. Main unit Power cord* Overlay The shape of the power cord varies depending on the country of purchase. ** The shape of the telephone line varies depending on the country of purchase.
SETTING UP Removing the shipping materials Remove the shipping materials as shown below. Remove these tapes Remove these tapes Open the front cover Remove this tape Pull Open Be sure to also remove any shipping materials from the paper tray cover and the paper tray.
Assembling the fax 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 To see how the fax looks fully assembled, see Main components of the fax, p. 24. Attaching components j Paper Tray Make sure the paper lever is in the position .
SETTING UP Attaching the optional handset* * The handset is available as an optional in some countries. Attach the handset cradle. Please release the screw. Connecting the AC power cord Plug the fax into a 200 240 volt AC 50/60 Hz outlet. Plug the power cord connector into the rear of the unit.
Loading the paper Selecting the right kind of paper The quality of the paper you use affects the print quality of the fax. Using paper that meets the following specifications will ensure the best possible printing results. Use plain bond, typewriter quality without curls, folds, or rough edges. Quality 64-90 g/m Weight...
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SETTING UP Align the right edge of the paper stack with the right edge of the paper tray and insert halfway into the paper tray. Insert the paper stack into the paper tray until it stops. Do not force the paper down into the fax. Note ¶...
Canon. Canon accepts no liability or responsibility for damages caused by the use of any cartridge other than those designated by Canon. ¶ Canon makes numerous ink cartridges; the BX-3 BJ FAX cartridge is the only one designed to be used with the FAX-B150.
SETTING UP Handling the BJ cartridge ¶ Leave the BJ cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to use it to prevent it from drying out. ¶ Store BJ cartridges out of the reach of children. The ink contains isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0. ¶...
Installing the BJ cartridge Open the front cover of the fax. Remove the print head cap from the BJ cartridge. INSTALLING THE BJ CARTRIDGE Raise the green cartridge release lever. Thickness lever Make sure the paper thickness lever is set to the paper position (left position).
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SETTING UP Insert the BJ cartridge. Align the slot in the cartridge with the yellow post in the fax. The yellow post (BJ cartridge guide) should be visible through the slot. The BJ cartridge tilts slightly to the left in the loaded position. Close the front cover of the fax.
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The fax automatically prints a test page. The fax prints a test page every time you insert a BJ cartridge. This is a test sheet designed to test the print quality of this unit. Please refer to the test patterns below. If they are not printed clearly, you may want to clean the print head of the ink cartridge.
Connect the end of the telephone cord to the jack. ¶ Users in the UK only: When you connect a telephone, be sure to connect the B.T. adaptor. Contact your Canon supplier for more information. on the rear of the B.T.
¶ If you connect an answering machine, refer to Ans. Machine Mode, p. 21. ¶ Users in the UK only: When you connect an extension phone or answering machine, be sure to connect the B.T. adaptor. Contact your Canon supplier for more information. CONNECTING THE PHONE LINE on the rear of B.T.
SETTING UP Setting the TEL LINE TYPE* Your fax is factory set to work with rotary pulse telephone lines**. If you have a tone line, you will need to change the telephone line setting as follows. TEL LINE TYPE cannot be set in Hong Kong, Norway and Denmark. ** The factory default setting for the UK and Singapore is touch tone.
Setting up to receive faxes Selecting the receiving mode Before you set up the receiving mode on your fax, you should determine how you plan to use your fax: ¶ Are you able to dedicate the use of one telephone line to the fax only to receive document transmissions from other fax machines? If yes, choose Fax Only Mode (see below).
When the fax is set to Fax Only Mode, it automatically receives documents whenever a call comes over the fax line. Make sure the fax is set to Fax Only Mode (see above). The fax assumes all incoming calls are from another fax machine sending a document. It receives the documents automatically. RECEIVE MODE Fax Only Mode...
Make sure the fax is set to Fax/Tel Mode (see above). When the fax receives a call, it checks to see whether the call is from another fax machine or from a telephone. ¶ If it is a fax call, your fax automatically switches to receive mode to accept the fax.
You may want to set your fax to Manual Mode if you want to personally monitor every call, whether from a fax machine or a person. You need to have the optional handset or an extension phone connected to your fax for this mode. See pp.
Ans. Machine Mode Use Ans. Machine Mode if you have an answering machine connected to the fax. By setting this mode, you can receive documents automatically, and messages from people calling when you are out. See p. 15 for details on connecting an answering machine to your fax. j Recording the outgoing message When recording a message...
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SETTING UP Set your answering machine to answer. ¶ The fax allows the answering machine to answer, then listens for a fax tone, and switches to receive mode automatically if it detects the tone. ¶ If the fax runs out of paper or ink, it receives the document and stores it in memory.
PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX Main components of the fax ... 24 Front view ... 24 Rear view ... 25 Fax controls – the Operation Panel ... 26 Registering your name and number ... 28 Moving through the main menus ... 28 Entering a number ...
Main components of the fax Front view Extension For use with legal-size documents Paper tray Automatic document feeder (ADF) Paper tray cover/document tray Document guide Operation panel Use the operation panel buttons to operate the fax. Front cover Speaker...
Fax controls – the Operation Panel FUNCTION Press Press to access an outside line. CLEANING Press to clean the BJ cartridge print head. REPORT Press to print a transaction report, a list of registered numbers, or a list of settings. SEND OPTIONS Press to select a transmission mode.
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LCD Display Displays messages and prompts during operation. Displays selectable functions, numbers, and names when registering information. VOLUME RECEIVE MODE CODED DIAL FUNCTION HOOK START/COPY HOOK HOOK Press to engage or disengage the telephone line (hands-free dialling). START/COPY START/COPY Press to start sending, receiving and copying. This button is also used for data entry operations.
Registering your name and number You should now register the time, date, and your name and fax number, which will appear at the top of every page you send. Moving through the main menus The fax includes a menu system that you use to register information and select fax and telephone operations.
After selecting or entering a value, press [START/COPY]. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as needed. When the operation is complete, press [STOP]. Registration ends and the fax returns to standby mode. Note After 60 seconds of no operation panel input, the fax returns to standby mode and any unregistered changes are lost.
] to switch to lowercase or uppercase entry mode. ¶ Press the numeric button repeatedly until the character you want appears in the display. For example, to enter Canon 1: Press the appropriate numeric button repeatedly until the desired character appears.
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The next character is a digit. Press the numeric button corresponding to the digit. (For digits other than 0 and 1, press repeatedly until the digit appears.) Press [1] once. Canon 1 After entering a name, press [START/COPY]. ¶ You can enter up to 16 characters in a name.
Dialling or Coded Speed Dialling and you registered the party’s name. It also includes the total number of pages sent if you send the document from memory. CANON U K CANON U S A FAX TELEX 123456 Your name or company name...
Registering the date and time Follow the steps below to set the date and time for your fax. The date and time appear in the LCD display as well as on the documents you send. Press [FUNCTION]. Wait a second for TEL REGISTRATION to appear.
PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX Enter the time using the numeric buttons. Set the time using the 24-hour clock system. Precede single digits with a zero. Example: 07:30 = 7:30 a.m. 17:05 = 5:05 p.m. Press [START/COPY] when you finish entering the new time.
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2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 TEL= 12345678 DATA ENTRY OK 1 sec. USER NAME CANON US_ A DATA ENTRY OK...
Registering One-touch Speed Dialling numbers and names The quickest way to dial a fax number is to use One-touch Speed Dialling. This allows you to dial a number by pressing a single button. Before you can use One-touch Speed Dialling, you must register the receiving number with your fax.
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REGISTERING ONE-TOUCH SPEED DIALLING NUMBERS AND NAMES Press [START/COPY] to register the number. Wait a second for 1-TOUCH SPD NAME to appear, followed by 03=_. Enter the party’s name (up to 16 characters) using the numeric buttons. See Entering a name, p. 30.Correct errors by pressing [CLEAR] and re-entering the name.
Registering Coded Speed Dialling numbers and names Use Coded Speed Dialling to dial a fax number at the press of three buttons. Each two-digit (01-20) Coded Speed Dialling number can contain a fax number. You can register up to 20 locations with each number containing up to 50 digits.
Special dialling This section explains how to dial through a switchboard, dial long distance numbers, register your number to an outside line and confirm a dial tone. j Dialling through a switchboard (PBX) A PBX (private branch exchange) is an on-site telephone switchboard. ¶...
PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX Registering the access type and outside line access number When the fax is connected to a PBX or other telephone switching system, you can register the access type and outside access line number under the [R] button. Once you have registered them, you simply need to press [R] before dialling a fax or telephone number.
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If you chose PREFIX in step 5, enter the outside line access number (up to 19 digits) using the numeric buttons and then press [REDIAL/PAUSE]. Press [START/COPY]. Press [STOP]. Note If you want to use the [05] button for One-touch Speed Dialling instead of using it for registering the access type and outside line access number, follow steps 1 to 3.
The procedures described in this chapter show you how to use your fax with the 2300 Service of Mercury Communications Limited. For details on using your fax with alternative telephone services, contact your Canon authorised representative. Attaching the M label Before operating the fax, attach the M label as shown below.
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Use [ ] or [ ] to select ON. Press [START/COPY] twice. Enter the access code (up to 19 digits) using the numeric buttons. Press [REDIAL/PAUSE]. Press [START/COPY] twice. Enter the ID code (up to 19 digits) using the numeric buttons. ¶...
PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX Sending with a registered long-distance service Feed the document face-down into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). See Loading the document, p. 49. Press [M]. Dial the other party’s fax number. Press [START/COPY]. The fax automatically dials the access code and ID code registered under the [M] button.
Registering speed dialling with the M button Follow this procedure to enter your access code and ID code when you register a number for One-touch or Coded Speed dialling. This allows you to send documents over the 2300 Service of Mercury Communications Limited at the press of one or a few buttons.
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HANDLING DOCUMENTS Preparing documents ... 48 Types of documents you can scan ... 48 Loading the document ... 49 Setting the resolution and density ... 51...
Preparing documents Types of documents you can scan j Size The fax can scan standard A4, letter, or legal size documents. j Thickness Each sheet of the document should be of the same thickness and between 0.08 mm and 0.13 mm thick with a paper weight between 75 and 90 g/m j Effective image size The actual scanned image size for the fax is shown below.
Loading the document For a multipage document, tap the document on a flat surface to even the stack. You can load up to 20 A4 or letter size sheets, or 10 legal size sheets at a time into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
HANDLING DOCUMENTS j Adding pages to the document You can load up to 20 A4 at a time into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). For longer documents, wait until the twentieth sheet has started feeding, then load up to 20 more sheets. If you want to add pages while the fax is sending a document, insert the first new page so that it overlaps the last page by about 2 cm.
Setting the resolution and density You can control the resolution and density of the fax reproduction when sending or copying documents. j What is resolution Resolution defines the quality of the document reproduction. STANDARD is enough for most text documents. Documents with very fine print should be set to FINE. Documents with photographs should be set to PHOTO.
Copying documents One of the convenient features of the fax is its ability to make high quality copies. You can make up to 99 copies of one document at a time. Feed the document face-down into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). See Loading the document, p.
Preparing to send a document Before you send a document please refer to: ¶ Types of documents you can scan, p. 48. ¶ Loading the document, p. 49. ¶ Adding pages to the document, p. 50. ¶ Setting the resolution and density, p. 51. Sending methods j Direct Sending (See p.
Sending documents Direct Sending To scan and transmit a document one page at a time without storing it in memory first, follow the steps below. This procedure is called Direct sending . Use Direct Sending if you want to visually confirm that the fax scans the document. Each page is scanned as it is sent.
[CODED DIAL] and re-enter the code ¶ If an error message appears on the LCD, correct the error and press [STOP]. If necessary, refer to Frequently Asked Questions, p. 104. FINE CANON USA 1 sec. 12345678999 CODED DIAL CANON CANADA 1 sec.
This means you do not have to wait for the fax to finish sending before you can retrieve your original document. You can send up to 21 A4-size pages at a time with Memory Sending (based on the Canon FAX Standard Chart No.1- standard resolution).
SENDING FAXES Cancelling Sending To stop sending before the fax is finished, press [STOP]. Then you may need to open the operation panel to remove the document, see Clearing document jams, p. 62. Redialling j Manual To start dialling again, just press [REDIAL/PAUSE]. (When you press [REDIAL/PAUSE], the previous number dialled with the numeric buttons is redialled.) j Automatic The fax automatically redials twice after the first attempt at sending fails (eg.
Other party’s number 789 3456 Other party’s name (For some models, the other party’s name may not CANON INC. be displayed.) After the document is sent, the fax beeps once and the display tells you when the transmission has ended.
SENDING FAXES Clearing document jams (ejecting a document from the ADF) j Removing a jammed sheet Hold down the fax with your left hand, and gently pull the operation panel with your right hand. ¶ Do not press on the LCD display. Gently push the operation panel shut until it clicks.
Delayed Sending Your fax can send documents automatically at a preset time. This allows you to take advantage of lower late night long-distance rates offered by some telephone companies. You can use any dialling method to dial fax numbers to send a document to up to 31 destinations at a preset time.
SENDING FAXES Press [START/COPY]. Dial the other party’s fax number. ¶ You can enter the other party’s fax number using the numeric buttons, One-touch Speed Dialling (see p. 58), or Coded Speed Dialling (see p. 58). ¶ If you use the numeric buttons, press [START/COPY] after entering the number to register it before going on to the next number.
Cancelling Delayed Sending Press [FUNCTION]. Wait a second for TEL REGISTRATION to appear. Press [SEND OPTIONS]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select DELAYED TX. Press [START/COPY]. Wait a second for SET TIME to appear. Press [CLEAR]. Press [START/COPY]. Delayed Sending is cancelled.
You can also include one destination using Regular dialling. Remember that when using regular dialling, you must press [START/COPY] after entering the number. You can send up to 21 A4-size pages (based on the Canon FAX Standard Chart No.1-standard resolution).
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RECEIVING FAXES Receiving documents ... 68 Receiving documents in Manual Mode ... 68 Receiving documents in Fax Only Mode ... 69 Receiving documents in Fax/Tel Mode ... 69 Receiving documents in Ans. Machine Mode ... 70 Receiving documents in memory ... 71 Printing documents in memory ...
You may want to set your fax to Manual Mode if you want to personally monitor every call, whether from a fax machine or a person. For Manual Mode, you need to have the optional handset or an extension phone connected to your fax.
You can set the fax to monitor all incoming calls over the fax/telephone line. When the fax receives an incoming call, it checks to see if the call is from another fax machine trying to send a document or from someone wanting to talk to you.
first directed to the answering machine. If the call is from a person, the caller can leave a message. If the call is from a fax machine, your fax receives the document automatically. See p. 15 for instructions on how to connect the answering machine to the fax.
Action: Close the front cover. ¶ The fax can store up to 15 A4-size pages (based on the Canon FAX Standard Chart No.1). ¶ When the memory contains documents, the LCD displays REC’D IN MEMORY alternating with the error message.
RECEIVING FAXES Printing documents in memory Except when you run out of paper, the fax will automatically print out the contents stored in memory when you remedy the cause of the problem. If running out of recording paper caused memory reception, add recording paper and press [STOP] to begin printing the stored page(s).
Network FAX/TEL Switching (Australia only) Telstra offers the FaxStream DUET capability. If you subscribe to this service, your line is assigned two numbers: one for fax and one for phone. When the fax number is called, the network sends a specific ringing tone which your unit recognises and automatically handles as a fax call.
When you hear the telephone call ring pattern: Pick up the handset and talk normally. If you hear a slow beep, it means the call is from a fax machine trying to send a document. Press [START/COPY] to receive the document. If you do not pick up the handset, the fax continues to ring until the other party hangs up.
Network FAX/TEL Switching (New Zealand only) Telecom N.Z. offers the FaxAbility capability. If you subscribe to this service, your line is assigned two numbers: one for fax and one for phone. When the fax number is called, the network sends a specific ringing tone which your unit recognises and automatically handles as a fax call.
When you hear the telephone call ring pattern: Pick up the handset and talk normally. If you hear a slow beep, it means the call is from a fax machine trying to send a document. Press [START/COPY] to receive the document. If you do not pick up the handset, the fax continues to ring until the other party hangs up.
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SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS User menu settings ... 78 Settings ... 81 How to change a setting ... 81 Activity reports ... 87 How to print a report ... 87 Activity management report ... 88 One-touch Speed Dialling list ... 88 Coded Speed Dialling list ...
User menu settings The following illustrates the user menu settings in hierarchical order. The TEL REGISTRATION, USER SETTINGS, REPORT SETTINGS, TX SETTINGS, RX SETTINGS, FAX PRINTER, and SYSTEM SETTINGS menus comprise the items shown on the following pages. Take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the user menu settings. FUNCTION SELECT MENU TEL REGISTRATION...
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¶ The TEL REGISTRATION menu contains the following settings. TEL REGISTRATION ¶ The USER SETTINGS menu contains the following settings. USER SETTINGS *TEL LINE TYPE cannot be set in Norway and Denmark. ¶ The REPORT SETTINGS menu contains the following settings. REPORT SETTINGS ¶...
SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS ¶ The RX SETTINGS menu contains the following settings. RX SETTINGS ¶ The FAX PRINTER menu contains the following settings. FAX PRINTER ¶ The SYSTEM SETTINGS menu contains the following settings. SYSTEM SETTINGS START/COPY START/COPY START/COPY ECM RX FAX/TEL SWITCH INCOMING RING...
Settings The fax has seven sets of settings that control its various modes of operation. The settings and how to change them are described below. How to change a setting There are two basic types of settings, selectable settings and numeric entry settings. The following example shows how to make both types of changes.
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SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS Use [ ] or [ ] to select ON. Press [START/COPY]. Use the numeric buttons to enter a new ring count, for example 3. Press [START/COPY]. Press [STOP] to finish registration and return to standby mode. START/COPY DATA ENTRY OK RING COUNT...
TEL REGISTRATION Factory settings are in bold. For instructions on how to change a setting, refer to How to change a setting, pp. 81, 82. Name Description 1-TOUCH DIAL See Registering One-touch Speed Dialling numbers andnames, p. 36. CODED DIAL See Registering Coded Speed Dialling numbers and names, p.
SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS Name Description TEL LINE TYPE* Set the dialling method the fax uses to match the type of phone line you have. PSTN/PBX SET Sets the type of the PBX through which your fax is connected. PSTN Your fax is connected to the outside line.
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TX SETTINGS Factory settings are in bold. For instructions on how to change a setting, refer to How to change a setting, pp. 81, 82. Name Description ECM TX Enable/disable error correction during transmission. MID PAUSE SET Set the length of the pause you insert into a dialling sequence.
SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS FAX PRINTER Factory settings are in bold. For instructions on how to change a setting, refer to How to change a setting, pp. 81, 82. Name Description PAPER SIZE Select the size of the loaded fax paper. RX REDUCTION Enable/disable reduction for received faxes.
Activity reports Your fax keeps track of most of its sending and receiving operations. These operations can be printed out in the form of activity reports that can help you confirm the dates and times of facsimile transmissions and whether or not each transaction was successful. How to print a report Depending on the type of report, you can have the fax print the report automatically, or you can print it directly.
¶ If you set the fax to print activity reports (TX REPORT or RX REPORT) and then use Sequential broadcasting, a Multi-activity report will be printed instead of the activity report (Sending). See TX REPORT in REPORT SETTINGS, p. 84. CANON U.K. RX REPORT * * * * * * *...
Restricting use of the fax Use the lock feature of the FAX-B150 to prevent unauthorised use of the fax. When the lock feature is on, your fax cannot be used to send faxes without the passwords. To restrict access to the LOCK PHONE setting, you need to register a password. Set the password and LOCK PHONE setting as explained below.
SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS Enter the current four-digit access password using the numeric buttons. The password is not displayed as you enter it. Press [START/COPY]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select ON. Press [START/COPY]. Press [STOP]. Changing the access password Follow steps 1 to 3 on p.
Cancelling the restriction setting Follow steps 1 and 2 on p. 93. Press [START/COPY]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select LOCK PHONE. Press [START/COPY]. Enter the current four-digit access password using the numeric buttons. The password is not displayed as you enter it. Press [START/COPY].
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Paper Jams ... 98 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) jams ... 98 Recording paper jams ... 99 Periodic care ...100 Cleaning the fax exterior ... 100 Cleaning the glass scanning window ... 100 Cleaning the printer area ... 101 Cleaning the BJ cartridge print head ...
Paper jams Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) jams j To remove a jammed document Hold down the fax with your left hand, and gently pull the operation panel with your right hand. ¶ Do not push the LCD display. Gently push the operation panel shut until it clicks.
Recording paper jams j To remove jammed paper Remove the paper tray cover. Open the front cover. Close the front cover. Remove the recording paper. Pull the sheet out slowly from the top or bottom. Load the paper (see Loading the paper, p.
Periodic care Cleaning the fax exterior To keep the exterior of the fax clean, gently wipe the fax with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water. Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent, as it may damage the surface of the fax.
Cleaning the printer area Clean the printer area regularly to prevent accumulation of paper dust and ink spots. j To clean the printer area Disconnect the power cord. Clean the printer area with a soft, dry cloth. Platen Roller ¶ Remove any ink mist or paper debris from the interior of the printer using a soft cloth. Clean especially well around the platen area.
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Cleaning the BJ cartridge print head To maintain the best possible print quality, the BJ cartridge print head needs to be cleaned from time to time. If you notice some degradation in the print quality, try cleaning the print head. Cleaning the print head consumes a small amount of ink.
Replacing the BJ cartridge Replace the BJ cartridge when you see the message CHANGE CARTRIDGE displayed. Open the front cover of the fax. Remove the cartridge. Dispose of the BJ cartridge properly. You may want to place it in a plastic bag to keep from spilling any residual ink.
Frequently Asked Questions Refer to this section if you experience trouble operating your fax. TRANSMITTING Cannot send a document? • Is the fax set for the type of telephone line in use (pulse/tone)? If you have a pulse line, be sure the fax is set for pulse dialling. If you are not sure about what type of line you have, contact your local telephone company.
RECEIVING Cannot receive a document automatically? • Is the fax set to receive automatically? For the fax to receive automatically, the LCD must display Fax/Tel , Fax Only or AnsMode . Press [RECEIVE MODE] to display Fax/Tel Mode Fax Only Mode or Ans. Machine Mode on the operation panel. See pp.
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Cannot receive using Error Correction Mode (ECM)? • Does the other party’s fax support ECM? Some fax units do not support ECM transmission. If the other party’s fax does not support ECM, the document is sent in the normal mode without error checking.
COPYING Cannot make a copy? • Was the [HOOK] button pressed? You cannot make copies if [HOOK] was pressed. Press [HOOK] to release • Make sure the handset is on the hook. • Make sure a document is set in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and the LCD displays the current resolution.
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Cannot get faxes from information services? • Is your fax connected to a rotary dial telephone line? Press [TONE] to receive faxes from information services that require touch-tone telephone lines for transmission. Nothing shows on the display? •...
Print quality problems If the printout is unsatisfactory, consider the following suggestions: ¶ Most paper has a right side and a wrong side. If the print quality is poor, try turning the paper over and printing on the other side. ¶...
Error codes, messages and solutions The following table summarises the error codes that appear on Activity reports (see p. 87), the displayed messages and what to do for each error. Message Error Code BUSY/NO SIGNAL #005/018 CHANGE CARTRIDGE CHECK REC PAPER #009 CHK.
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Message Error Code CHECK PRINTER DOC. TOO LONG #003 HANG UP PHONE MEMORY FULL #037 MULTI TRANS. ON NO RX PAPER #012 #022 NO TEL # ERROR CODES, MESSAGES AND SOLUTIONS Cause Action An error occurred in the Press [STOP]. Try your printer.
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Message Error Code OUT OF RANGE PUT IN CARTRIDGE REC’D IN MEMORY REC.PAPER JAM #009 REDIALING START AGAIN STOP KEY PRESSED TALK TIMER Cause The number you entered is out of range. The BJ cartridge is not installed.
In case of a power failure The user data settings and registered data for One-touch Speed Dialling and Coded Speed Dialling are saved during a power failure using a built-in battery. However, documents stored in the fax memory will be deleted. If a power failure occurs or the power is turned off, the fax will automatically print a Memory Clear List as soon as the power is turned on or the power is restored.
15 A4-size pages* when receiving (standard resolution) Applicable lines: Subscriber’s telephone circuit (PSTN) Auto dial functions: One-touch Speed Dialling (Registration for 10 numbers) Coded Speed Dialling (Registration for 20 numbers) Based on the Canon FAX Standard Chart No.1, Standard mode.
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Power source: Power consumption: Operating environment: Dimensions: Weight: Specifications subject to change without notice. Type: Canon BX-3 (single cartridge ink supply) Ink colour: Black Print head: 64 bubble jet nozzles Approx. 29 ml 200-240 V/50-60 Hz Standby: Approx. 8 W 20°C room temp.
Document sizes The following illustrations show the maximum and minimum document sizes that can be fed into the fax. 216 mm Up to a maximum of 32 minutes for sending each page or 1 m in length The actual scanned image size for the fax is shown below. 208 mm 1.0 mm The 1.0 mm margin on either side of the sheet and the 2.0 mm margin on the top and bottom are not...
What happens when Fax/Tel Mode is selected Telephone Type of call Tel. charges begin for caller. Fax listens for FAX TONE (For 8 sec.) RING START TIME (Factory setting = 8 sec.) FAX TONE is not detected F/T RING TIME (Factory setting = 22 sec.) If you do not pick up the telephone within 22 Choose between: Receive (Factory setting) and...
This printing method provides a fast speed. See also Unidirectional printing. Bits per second. Refers to the speed with which a fax machine sends and receives data. Broadcasting Transmitting documents to more than one location (through the fax’s memory).
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Glossary Ink cartridge The special type of ink cartridge used with Canon Bubble Jet fax machines. The ink cartridge for the fax includes the print head and ink. Use the BX-3 cartridge only. Jack The telephone receptacles on your wall or in...
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One-touch Speed Dialling buttons The rectangular buttons numbered 01 to 10 on the operation panel, each of which may be registered as a fax or telephone number. Once a number is registered, you press one button to dial the entire number. Pause A timing entry required for registering certain long distance numbers and for dialling out...
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TONE A button that allows you to temporarily switch to touch-tone from pulse dialling. In some countries, on-line data services may require that you use tone dialling. Transmit Terminal ID. See Sender ID. Unidirectional printing Printing in one direction only, left to right. This printing method on the fax provides a higher image quality but slower print speed.
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preparing documents before, redialling and, 60 to more than one location, Setting up, packing list for, 3 power requirements for, 6 telephone line setting, 16 Specifications, 115 Switching (fax/tel) settings for, 19 time, 85 using, 19, 69 Symbols, 30 Telephone extension, 15 extension jack, 15 line jack, 14...