Canon FAX-TT250 User Manual
Canon FAX-TT250 User Manual

Canon FAX-TT250 User Manual

Canon fax-tt250 fax machine user's guide
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FAX-TT250
USER'S GUIDE
Please read this guide before operating this equipment.
After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.

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  • Page 1 FAX-TT250 USER’S GUIDE Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Using this guide ... 5 Customer support ... 5 1 SETTING UP Unpacking ... 6 Removing the shipping materials ... 6 Making connections ... 7 Connecting the telephone line, handset, and external device ... 7 Connecting the AC power cord ... 8 Setting the language and country ...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 6 RECEIVING DOCUMENTS Different ways to receive a document ...36 Setting the receive mode ... 37 Receiving both documents and telephone calls automatically: <Fax/Tel mode> ... 37 Receiving documents manually: <MANUAL MODE> ... 38 Receiving documents with an answering machine: <ANS.MACHINE MODE>...
  • Page 4 • H12418 (FAX-TT250) Copyright Copyright © 2004 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.
  • Page 5: Using This Guide

    Chapter 8. If you cannot solve the problem or if you think your fax needs servicing, contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line. to select the next item, and press...
  • Page 6: Setting Up Unpacking

    • Warranty* • One-touch sheet* • Destination label If any of these items are damaged or missing, contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line immediately. These items are only included in some countries. Removing the shipping materials Remove the protective piece(s) and the shipping tapes from the fax.
  • Page 7: Making Connections

    Be sure to select the correct receive mode (see Chapter 6). • You cannot use the extension phone while the fax is using the phone line. • Due to the range of specifications, Canon cannot guarantee that all answering machines will be compatible with your fax.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    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 fax. Plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded AC power outlet. There is no power switch on the fax.
  • Page 9: Installing The Ink Film

    Installing the ink film You must install the ink film before receiving or copying documents. For information on replacing a used ink film cartridge, see Replacing the ink film on p. 48. Lift the operation panel gently with pushing up the open lever until it locks into position.
  • Page 10 In that case, open the operation panel again and follow steps 4 and 5 again. We recommend that you only use ink film recommended by Canon. Using other types of ink films may cause a decrease in printing quality or break your fax machine.
  • Page 11: Loading Paper

    Loading paper Assembling the multi-purpose tray Assemble the multi-purpose tray before loading paper. Attach the multi-purpose tray as illustrated above. Completely insert the multi-purpose tray. Push the tray towards the back of the machine until it clicks into place. Do not place the machine including the multi-purpose tray in contact with the wall or other objects. Multi-purpose tray...
  • Page 12: Loading Paper

    Loading paper Load the paper face down in the multi-purpose tray. The multi-purpose tray b. Open the multi-purpose tray b by pulling it forward. Fan a stack of paper, then tap the edge of the stack on a flat surface to even the stack. Up to 50 sheets and up to 6 mm thickness of plain paper may be loaded.
  • Page 13: Loading Documents

    Loading documents Load the document face down. Documents come out here. Do not place an object in front of the output area. Open the cover where the document enters. Load the document. Load the document face down with the text or image up-side down. Adjust the document guides Please make sure to adjust the document guides the width of the document.
  • Page 14: Setting The Tel Line Type

    Setting the TEL LINE TYPE See pp. 16, 17 for the buttons on the operation panel. Press [Function], then press [Start/Copy] twice. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <TEL LINE TYPE>, then press [Start/Copy]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the appropriate line type, then press [Start/Copy].
  • Page 15 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <PBX>, then press [Start/Copy]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the access line type for the switching system, then press [Start/Copy]. You can select <PREFIX> or <HOOKING>. If you selected <HOOKING>, proceed to step 6. If you chose <PREFIX>...
  • Page 16: Preparing To Use Your Fax

    PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX Main components of your fax Please note that your fax may differ from the illustration below. Handset Space Report The buttons on the left of the operation panel have the following two functions: • One-touch speed dialling buttons (see p. 22) •...
  • Page 17 Button Uppercase Letter Mode (:A) A B C Å Ä Á À Ã Â Æ Ç D E F Ð Ë É È Ê G H I Ï Í Ì Î J K L M N O Ñ Ø Ö Ó Ò Õ Ô PQRS P Q R S Þ...
  • Page 18: Guidelines For Entering Numbers, Letters, And Symbols

    Use the numeric buttons to enter the correct letter over the incorrect letter. When you have finished making corrections, press [Start/Copy] to register your new entry. ] to move the cursor to the right, then press [#] repeatedly until ] to move the cursor to the CANEN CANON...
  • Page 19: Registering Sender Information

    When sending a document, you can have your fax number and your name (known as your ID), and the sending date and time printed out by the receiving fax machine. This information is called your TTI (Transmit Terminal Identification) and appears at the top of the faxed document in small type.
  • Page 20: Registering Your Fax/Telephone Number And Name

    Registering your fax/telephone number and name Press [Function], then press [Start/Copy] twice. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <UNIT TELEPHONE #>, then press [Start/Copy]. Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) using the numeric buttons, then press [Start/Copy] twice. You can enter a plus sign (+)* or space* to make your number easier to read.
  • Page 21 Use [ ] or [ ] to select the week in which the summer time starts, then press [Start/Copy]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <DAY>, then press [Start/Copy]. 10 Use [ ] or [ ] to select the day of the week on which the summer time starts, then press [Start/Copy]. 11 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <TIME>, then press [Start/Copy].
  • Page 22: Registering One-Touch Speed Dialling Numbers And Names

    Registering one-touch speed dialling numbers and names One-touch speed dialling 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. You can also register the name of the party; the name appears on the printout of the one-touch speed dialling list. Press [Function].
  • Page 23: Registering Coded Speed Dialling Numbers And Names

    Registering coded speed dialling numbers and names Use coded speed dialling to dial a fax number at the press of three buttons. A fax/telephone number can be registered under each two-digit speed dialling code. You can also register the name of the party; the name appears on the printout of the coded speed dialling list.
  • Page 24: Documents And Paper Preparing Documents

    DOCUMENTS AND PAPER Preparing documents Types of documents you can scan ■ Size You can load documents larger than 148 mm wide and 148 mm long. The maximum size of document that can be loaded is 216 mm wide by approximately 900 mm long. ■...
  • Page 25: Paper Requirements

    Paper requirements Your fax supports A4-size paper in portrait orientation. You can use regular copier paper, cotton bond paper, or typical letterhead. Always use paper without curls, folds, staples, or damaged edges. Look at the label on the package to see if the paper has a preferred side for printing. •...
  • Page 26: Paper Guidelines

    Paper guidelines • Be sure to load paper of the correct size, weight, and quantity recommended for your fax (see pp. 25, 58). • Store all paper wrapped and on a flat surface until ready to use. Keep opened packs in their original packaging, in a cool, dry location.
  • Page 27: Making Copies Copying Documents

    MAKING COPIES Copying documents One of the convenient features of the fax is its ability to make high quality copies. Load the document face down into the document feeder (see p. 13). Press [Resolution]. • You can select <STANDARD>, <FINE>, <PHOTO> or <SUPERFINE>. •...
  • Page 28: Sending Documents

    SENDING DOCUMENTS Preparing to send a document Before you send a document, see Chapter 3: DOCUMENTS AND PAPER. Adjusting the quality of your documents ■ Setting the scanning resolution Resolution is a measure of the fineness or clarity of a printout. Low resolutions may cause text and graphics to have a jagged appearance, while higher resolutions provide smoother curves and lines, crisp text and graphics, and a better match to traditional typeface designs.
  • Page 29: Sending Documents

    You can send up to 15 A4-size (5 legal-size) pages at a time with memory sending (based on the Canon FAX Standard Chart No.1, standard resolution).
  • Page 30: Cancelling Sending

    Cancelling sending Press [Stop]. The fax will feed out the document. Automatic dialling Sending a document using one-touch speed dialling or coded speed dialling numbers To use this feature you must first register numbers for one-touch speed dialling (see p. 22) or coded speed dialling (see p.
  • Page 31: Redialling When The Line Is Busy

    Redialling when the line is busy Manual redialling Press [Redial/Pause] to dial the last number you dialled with the numeric buttons. (This starts redialling regardless of whether automatic redialling is enabled.) ■ Cancelling manual redialling To cancel manual redialling, press [Stop]. The fax will feed out the document. See Removing a jammed document from the machine, p.
  • Page 32: Delayed Sending

    Use the numeric buttons to enter the number of times you want the fax to redial, then press [Start/Copy] twice. Use the numeric buttons to enter the time interval between redialling attempts, then press [Start/Copy]. Press [Stop]. The fax returns to standby mode. Delayed sending Your fax can send a document automatically at a preset time.
  • Page 33: Sending Other Documents While The Fax Is Set For Delayed Sending

    Sending other documents while the fax is set for delayed sending You can send, receive, and copy other documents even when the fax is set for sending at a preset time. To send or copy other documents after setting the fax for delayed sending, simply send or copy using any other sending procedure in this guide.
  • Page 34: Sequential Broadcasting

    Sequential broadcasting Sending a document to more than one location Sequential broadcasting sends one document to more than one location. You can send to a total of 35 locations as follows: • One-touch speed dialling • Coded speed dialling You can enter the one-touch speed dialling and coded speed dialling locations in any order. You simply press the one- touch speed dialling button, or press [Coded Dial] followed by the two-digit code.
  • Page 35: Documents Stored In Memory

    Documents stored in memory Deleting a document from memory Press [Function]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <MEMORY REFERENCE>, then press [Start/Copy]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <DELETE DOCUMENT>, then press [Start/Copy]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the transaction number (TX/RX NO.) of the document you want to delete, then press [Start/Copy].
  • Page 36: Receiving Documents Different Ways To Receive A Document

    RECEIVING DOCUMENTS Different ways to receive a document Your fax provides you with several modes for receiving documents. To determine which mode best suits your requirements, see the table below. Receive Mode Main Use FAX ONLY MODE FAX/TEL AUTO SW Fax/Tel (Fax/Tel mode) MANUAL MODE...
  • Page 37: Setting The Receive Mode

    If you set <Fax/Tel> mode, you can control precisely how the fax handles incoming calls by adjusting the following settings: • Adjust the time the fax takes to check whether a call is from a fax machine or a telephone (<RING START TIME> setting).
  • Page 38: Receiving Documents Manually:

    Start your conversation. If the caller wants to send a document after talking to you, ask them to press the start button on their fax machine. When you hear a slow beep, press [Start/Copy] on the fax to begin receiving the document. Hang up the handset.
  • Page 39: Other Features

    • Before attempting to poll a fax machine, make sure that the other fax machine supports polling. • If the other party is using a Canon fax machine which has the Polling ID function, ask them to set the Polling ID of their fax machine to 255 (11111111 binary number).
  • Page 40: Settings And Activity Reports Selecting A Menu

    SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS Selecting a menu You can customise the way your fax works. Each menu contains settings that control different functions of your fax. Press [Function], then press [Start/Copy]. Use [ ] or [ ] to scroll through the menus and select the menu you want. You can select the <USER SETTINGS>, <REPORT SETTINGS>, <TX SETTINGS>, <RX SETTINGS>, <PRINTER SETTINGS>, or <SYSTEM SETTINGS>...
  • Page 41: Report Settings

    Name Description VOLUME CONTROL Set the volume of the fax sounds. KEYPAD VOLUME Set the volume of the keypad. ALARM VOLUME Set the volume of the error alarm sound. LINE MONITOR VOL Set the volume of the line monitor (sound during dialling). RX CALL LEVEL Set the ring tone.
  • Page 42: Printer Settings

    ■ RX SETTINGS Name ECM RX FAX/TEL AUTO SW RING START TIME F/T RING TIME DEFAULT ACTION INCOMING RING RING COUNT MAN/AUTO SWITCH RING TIME EASY RX * Differs depending on the country. ■ PRINTER SETTINGS Name RX REDUCTION PAPER SIZE Description Enable/disable error correction during reception.
  • Page 43: System Settings

    ■ SYSTEM SETTINGS Name Description DATE SETUP Set the date format. DISPLAY LANGUAGE Set the language of the LCD messages. TX START SPEED Set the speed at which the fax starts transmitting. Set this to a lower speed if you have difficulties connecting over long distance or noisy lines.
  • Page 44: Activity Reports

    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 check the dates and times of fax transmissions and whether or not each transaction was successful.
  • Page 45: Solutions To Common Problems Clearing Jams

    SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Clearing jams Removing a jammed document from the machine Follow this procedure to remove a jammed document. Remove the printing paper and the multi-purpose tray. Lift the operation panel gently until it locks into position. Lift the green release levers (on both sides). Remove the jammed document.
  • Page 46: Removing Jammed Printing Paper From The Machine

    Removing jammed printing paper from the machine If LCD display shows <CHECK PRINTER> or <CLEAR PAPER JAM>, remove the paper in the multi-purpose tray, then remove the jammed paper. Remove the printing paper and the multi-purpose tray. Lift the operation panel gently until it locks into position. Pull the paper out.
  • Page 47: Periodic Cleaning

    Periodic cleaning Your fax requires little periodic maintenance. Please note the following before cleaning: • Be sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the fax. Since documents in memory are erased when the power is disconnected, print any documents stored in memory before disconnecting the power cord (see p. 56). •...
  • Page 48: Replacing The Ink Film

    Follow steps 4 to 5 in Installing the ink film on p. 9, and close the operation panel. Plug in the power cord. <DATE & TIME> appears in the LCD display. Follow the steps in Setting the date and time on p. 8. •...
  • Page 49 When <REC'D IN MEMORY> appears on the LCD display after replacing the ink film follow the steps in Document stored in memory on p. 35. We recommend that you only use ink film recommended by Canon. Using other types of ink films may cause a decrease in printing quality or damage your fax machine.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    The receiving fax machine may not be working properly. • Check the fax by making a copy (see p. 27). If the copy is clear, the problem may be in the receiving fax machine. If the copy is spotted or dirty, clean the scanner components (see p. 47).
  • Page 51: Receiving Problems

    The sending fax machine may not send the CNG signal that tells the fax that the incoming signal is a fax. • Some fax machines cannot send the CNG signal that tells your fax the incoming call is from a fax machine. In such cases, you will...
  • Page 52 • Clean the ink film recording head if necessary (see p. 47) The sending fax machine may not be functioning properly. • The sending fax machine usually determines the quality of the document. Call the sender and have them make sure their fax machine is clean.
  • Page 53: Copying Problems

    Copying problems ❏ The fax does not make a copy. The ink film may need to be replaced. • Determine if the problem is with the ink film and replace if necessary (see p. 48). The document may not have been loaded correctly into the document feeder. •...
  • Page 54: Print Quality Problems

    Print quality problems ❏ The print quality is not what you expect; print is not clear, is splashed, has missing dots or white streaks. The paper you are using may not be supported by the fax. • Make sure you are using the recommended paper (see p. 25). You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper.
  • Page 55: Lcd Messages

    BUSY/NO SIGNAL The telephone number you dialled is busy. The fax number dialled was incorrect. The other party’s fax machine is not working. The other party is not using a G3 machine. The touch tone/rotary pulse setting on your fax is incorrect.
  • Page 56 Message CLEAR PAPER JAM DATA ERROR DOC. TOO LONG ECM RX ECM TX MEMORY FULL NO DATA REC’D IN MEMORY SET DOCUMENT SET INK FILM TX/RX CANCELLED TX/RX NO. nnnn Cause There is a paper jam. An error has occurred and all one-touch speed dialling, coded speed dialling, and user data have been lost.
  • Page 57: In Case Of A Power Failure

    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 and redial data in the extension phone memory may be lost.
  • Page 58: Specifications

    Power source: Power consumption: Operating environment: Dimensions: Specifications are subject to change without notice. * Based on the Canon FAX Standard Chart No.1, Standard mode. Specifications Width: Max. 216 mm Min. 148 mm Height: Max. Approx. 900 mm Min. 148 mm Thickness: Max.
  • Page 59 70% recycled paper. CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan CANON U.S.A., INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. CANON CANADA INC. 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada CANON EUROPA N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59-61 P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands CANON FRANCE S.A.

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