Page 1 Muratec MFX-2530 Operating Instructions...
Page 2 Please copy down your machine’s serial number below for future reference, and note the machine’s model number: My machine’s serial number (scanner): ________________________________ My machine’s serial number (printer): ________________________________ My machine’s model number: Muratec MFX-2530 Bar code label for scanner Bar code label...
Page 3 Welcome …...
Page 4: Energy Saving
As data more efficiently than transmitting halftone (grayscale) image document. This manual and any updates to it can be found online at www.muratec.com Go to the “Products” section of this site, then click on “MFX-2530” ®...
Page 5: 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 972-364-3350 (from the U.
Page 6: Limited Warranty
4. Muratec will not be required to make adjustments, repairs or replacements if the product is installed or used at a location deemed by Muratec to be hazardous to health or safety, or if Muratec is not provided with free and reasonable access to the product and a telephone during service availability hours, or if the product location is not accessible by an authorized Muratec service vehicle.
Page 7: Safety Information
Safety information Laser Safety This is a digital machine which operates by means of a laser. There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided the machine is operated according to the instruc- tions in this manual. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective hous- ing, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
Page 8: Before Using Your Muratec Machine
Before using your Muratec machine Where to set up your machine Follow these guidelines when setting up your machine: Away from direct sunlight To avoid overheating, set up your machine away from direct sunlight or a heater. Level, and vibration-free To avoid an injury or damage to the machine, set the machine up in a level, vibration-free location.
Page 9: Power Requirements
Never disassemble your machine! Disassembling your machine can cause serious injury to you and damage to your machine. If service is required, call your authorized Muratec dealer. Keep away from liquids Keep liquids and metal pins or other objects away from your machine.
Page 10: Storing And Handling Toner Bottle
Use supplies manufactured specifically for Muratec machines Using toner cartridges and other supplies that are not manufactured specifically for Muratec machines may affect the operation of your unit. Storing and handling toner bottle To avoid damage to your machine and to assure the best performance possible, fol-...
Page 11: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for choosing the Muratec MFX-2530. The Muratec MFX-2530 is a multi-function machine, combining fac- simile and copier features. 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 using your machine.
Page 12: About And Symbol
About symbol symbols indicate the direction of your document. When the document has a length longer than its width, we use symbol When the document has a length shorter than its width, we use symbol viii...
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Laser Safety Label ..........iii Before using your Muratec machine ....... .iv Where to set up your machine .
Page 14 Last copy job ..........2.17 Mixed length copy .
Page 15 Programming regular polling ....... . .3.56 Programming a batch transmission ......3.57 Programming an F-Code transmission .
Page 16 Getting started Parts of the machine ..........1.1 Control panel .
Page 17: Parts Of The Machine
Parts of the machine Note: Any terms used here that are unclear to you right now will be explained in detail in the coming pages. Control Panel — The keys you use to operate your machine. (See pages 1.4–1.5 for more details.) Multi purpose cassette —...
Page 18 Getting started 22 23 24 25 26 Toner bottle cover — Open this to change the toner bottle. RS-232C interface port — Where you plug in the RS-232C cable, when you use the optional RS-232C interface kit. jack for option — Where you plug in the telephone line cord LINE PHONE and the optional handset, when you use the optional second phone line mod-...
Page 19: Options
Options Paper cassette (3rd, 4th, 5th) — Each cassette capacity is 550 sheets. Large capacity cassette — Its capacity is 2,700 sheets. Handset — Used for voice communication. Shift tray — Shifts and sorts printed papers in sort copy. 2-Bin tray — Sorts copied papers and received fax messages. Duplex unit —...
Page 20: Control Panel
ALARM printing or scanning. 5 6 7 AUTO 9 10 light — Glows when the fax machine is communicating with COMMUNICATION another machine. light — Glows when the machine is receiving an incoming MEMORY RECEIVE fax document into its electronic memory.
Page 21 One-touch keys — The keys labeled 01-78 offer one-touch dialing conve- nience. You also can use the keys labeled 79-84 for programmable functions: this allows you to teach your machine an advanced multi-step function just once, then recall the function at any time by pressing one of these keys. Soft Keys —...
Page 22: Panel Display (Liquid Crystal Display)
Getting started Panel display (Liquid Crystal Display) Changing Fax/Copy mode When you use your machine as a copier, for making copies or setting copy functions, press . As a facsimile, for fax transmission or setting fax functions, press COPY shows the machine’s status, error messages and function menu. Copy standby display Copy Ready 100%...
Page 23: Fax Standby Display
Fax standby display Fax Ready Nov 5 2001 13:30 Fax Ready Memory 100% Redial Group Broadcas Machine’s status. Fax reception mode. Various items are displayed according to the operation. When it is shown with double or more lines, it means that you can select more items. Press show the more items.
Page 24: Power On
Getting started Power On Your machine has the power switch and ENERGY SAVING power switch When you use your machine for the first time, turn on the markings are international standards: I means on, O means off. It should be always On.
Page 25: Loading Paper
Loading paper Recording paper size and capacity Cassette Paper size Multi purpose cassette Letter , Legal , Ledger , Half-letter , A3 , B4 , , B5 , A5 F4 , Postcard , Custom-sized* DL , COM10 , Monarch , Executive 2nd - 5th* paper cassette Letter...
Page 26: Changing The Paper Size
Note: When you want to change the paper size of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th paper cassette, please contact your authorized Muratec dealer. Changing the paper size of the multi purpose cassette You can change the paper size of the multi purpose cassette only by moving the guides in the cassette (see page 1.9).
Page 27 The machine returns to standby mode. When you set the “Custom” paper, press for standby mode. RESET Setting the paper type When you set transparency films or thick papers in the multi purpose cassette, set the paper type. Press to change to the copy mode, if needed. COPY Press , then press [Chg.Ppr.].
Page 28: Installing / Changing The Printing Supplies
Getting started Installing / Changing the printing supplies Your machine prints incoming faxes and copies with a laser print engine. The engine requires two types of printing supplies (sometimes also called consumables): • The drum cartridge — It yields 74,000 normal letter-sized printouts (see “Specifications,”...
Page 29 Shake the new drum cartridge hori- zontally. Align the green labels on both ends of the new drum cartridge with the green labels on the rails of the machine and set it to the machine. Grasp the handles and push the drum cartridge into the machine until it clicks.
Page 30 Getting started Shake the new toner bottle well and turn it over lengthwise five times. Note: Make sure to carry out the proce- dure above to agitate the toner before installing the toner bottle in case the toner has settled. With the seal on the toner bottle facing up, slowly peel off the seal as shown at right:...
Page 31: Entering Characters
Entering characters Some settings give you a chance to enter characters; for TTI, remote fax’s name or others. To enter letters or other characters, use one-touch keys, numeric keypad or code keys. Using one-touch keys to enter characters Use the one-touch keys to enter letters and other non-numeric characters. To type an upper-case letter, press [Chara.] and select “Upper case”...
Page 32 Getting started To enter each character, press the key combination listed on the chart. Important: Remember, there are three ways to enter characters: Enter Numbers Letters/characters Letters/characters/numbers Note: If you want to erase characters, press [Clear] to erase to the left. To change just one character in the name, move the cursor by cursor key.
Page 33: Easystart (Initial Setting)
EasyStart (Initial setting) EasyStart software is already installed on your Muratec machine. It guides you through the process of entering your machine’s settings. Remember that the settings you make here can always be changed later. Clearing stored settings Before using EasyStart, clear your machine’s built-in user data memory. This ensures the memory will hold only your settings.
Page 34 I.User Install Use cursor to select now asks you to set the usual TTI. usual TTI. 1:Muratec 2:Muratec General dept. 3:Muratec Account dept. ▲ ▼ Enter I.User Install Use cursor to select now asks you to set the reception reception mode.
Page 35: How To Set The Document
How to set the document Acceptable document size The acceptable dimensions as follows: • In the Automatic Document Feeder( • On the Flatbed Scanner( Feed direction Automatic document feeder ( ) (width length) Maximum: 11.0 17.0 Minimum: Flatbed scanner ( ) glass (width length) Maximum: 11.0...
Page 36: Basic Copy Features
Basic copy features Some guidelines ........... . . 2.1 Basic procedure .
Page 37: Some Guidelines
Some guidelines Select document type You can select the two document types by pressing DOCUMENT – Select this mode when copying documents contain- PHOTO ing photographs or drawings with letters. – Select this mode when copying photographs or PHOTO TEXT drawings.
Page 38: Scanning The Document
Basic copy Scanning the document When scanning the document(s) using the Set your document in the (automatic document feeder). (See “How to set the document,” page 1.19.) Set any setting you want. Press START Normally, the will show (see right) and start copying after scanning the document.
Page 39: Select Paper
Select paper Auto paper select The machine selects suitable sized paper automati- cally based on the document size and the reduce/enlarge ratio. Note: Make sure that the “Auto” is selected. If not, select “Auto” by pressing [Paper] or using cursor key. Rotate copy When the document is set at a different direction from the recording paper in the paper cassette with auto paper select mode on, the machine automatically rotate...
Page 40: Basic Procedure
Basic copy Basic procedure Make sure the machine is in the Copy mode. To change to the Copy mode, press COPY Press to clear the previous setting, if necessary. RESET Set your document on glass. Note: See “How to set the document” on page 1.19 for details. Set any settings you want.
Page 41: Reduce / Enlarge
Reduce / Enlarge Auto Reduce/Enlarge Your machine can select an appropriate reduction/enlargement ratio based on the paper and document sizes you select. Note: Enlargement is available only with glass. Note: Be sure to set the document in the same direction as the selected paper. Note: If your machine could not detect the document size, it will make a copy with 100% ratio.
Page 42: Sorting
Basic copy Sorting Your fax machine can sort copies in sequential order. Non-Sort Sort Shift Non-Sort Shift Sort (Optional shift tray is required) Note: You can make up to 99 copies at a time. Note: The output tray can hold the following number of sheets.
Page 43: Using The Bypass Tray
Using the bypass tray If you want to copy onto the transparency film, thick paper, envelopes or post cards, use the bypass tray. Note: Also, your machine’s multi-purpose cassette (1st cassette) can hold these papers. Note: You can set the paper in the bypass tray with a length of 3.6 to 11.7 (91 to 297 mm) and width of 5.5 to 17 (140 to 432 mm).
Page 44: Advanced Copy Features
Advanced copy features Quick index for major functions (Copy mode) ......2.9 Combine .
Page 45: Quick Index For Major Functions (Copy Mode)
Quick index for major functions (Copy mode) Reduce / Enlarge Page 2.5 Sorting Copy Page 2.6 Combine Page 2.10 Image Repeat Page 2.11 Series Copies Page 2.13 Erase Center Page 2.13 Erase Border Page 2.14 TopUp copy Page 2.14 Binding Margin Page 2.15 Directional Magnification Page 2.15...
Page 46: Combine
Advanced Copy Combine You can copy 2, 4 or 8 pages of your documents into one sheet. 2 pages --> 1 sheet 4 pages --> 1 sheet 8 pages --> 1 sheet Note: If you select the 2 in 1 or 8 in 1, you should set your document with the dif- ferent direction from the direction of recording paper you selected.
Page 47: Image Repeat
If you want to change the layout, proceed to next step. Otherwise, skip to step Note: Use this function when you set the reduction/enlargement ratio by yourself. Press [Layout], the will show: Note: If [Layout] is not appeared on the press until it appears.
Page 48 Advanced Copy To make copy with repeat: Press MENU Select “Repeat” using the cursor key, and then press [Enter]. Note: The Auto Reduce/Enlarge is selected automatically. Select the desired repeat modes using the cur- sor key. Note: The number of documents repeated can be 2, 4 or 8. If you want to change the recording paper size for combining, proceed to next step.
Page 49: Series Copies
Series Copies You can make one-sided copies from two facing pages of book documents. Note: In this mode, the reduce/enlarge ratio will be set to “Auto” (automatically). If you want to set the reduction/enlargement ratio manually, set the ratio after setting the series copies function. Note: According to the size of document and recording paper you selected, a part of the image might be lacked.
Page 50: Erase Border
Advanced Copy Erase border Your machine can make copies with erasing the shadow at all four sides of the recording paper. Note: Your machine has three types of erasing shadow function, Erase Center, Erase Border and TopUp Copy. You can use these functions at one time. Note: The default setting of the erased margin is 0.2 inches.
Page 51: Binding Margin
Binding Margin You can make a binding margin on the copy by shifting the image to left, right, upper or lower. Note: You can set the desired margin between 0.1 and 1.0 inch, however, if you set the margin too large, a part of the image might be lacked. Note: The default setting of binding margin is 0.0 inch.
Page 52: Directional Size (Inch) Magnification
Advanced Copy Directional size (inch) magnification The suitable magnification ratios will be automatically selected according to the horizontal and vertical length of your document and copy image you entered. Vertical original size Horizontal original size Note: The range of size you can enter is 0.1 – 50.0 inches in 0.1 inch steps. Note: If the calculated ratio is over than 400% or under than 25%, the ratio is set with 100% automatically.
Page 53: Last Copy Job
Last copy job Your machine can hold the scanned data when you make a copy for a certain period. With this feature, you can make the same copy as the previous even when you do not have the original document. Important: You must set the Last Job hold time in advance.
Page 54: Mixed Length Copy
Advanced Copy Mixed length copy When you want to make a copy of the various sized documents, turn this feature on. Making copies on the same sized paper as each documents: Reduce each document to fit the same sized paper: Note: When your document is smaller than the paper you selected, it will be printed with 100% as the enlarged copy feature is not available with Acceptable document size...
Page 55: Duplexed Copies
Duplexed copies Your machine can scan 2-sided documents and make 1-sided copies. When your machine has the optional duplex unit, you can also make 2-sided copies from 1-sided documents, 2-sided documents or facing pages of book documents. How to set the document Set the documents as shown below: Making single copies from 2-sided documents Press...
Page 56: Making Duplex Copies From Two 1-Sided Documents
Advanced Copy Making duplex copies from two 1-sided documents Note: The optional duplex unit is required to use this feature. Press MENU Select “DuplexCopy” using the cursor key and then press [Enter]. Select “1 2-sided” using the cursor key and then press [Enter].
Page 57: Making Duplex Copies From 2-Sided Documents
Making duplex copies from 2-sided documents Note: The optional duplex unit is required to use this feature. Press MENU Select “DuplexCopy” using the cursor key and then press [Enter]. Select “2 2-sided” using the cursor key and then press [Enter]. If the booklet copy feature is also set to On, proceed to step 5.
Page 58 Advanced Copy Making two facing pages into one 2-sided sheet Press MENU Select “DuplexCopy” using the cursor key and then press [Enter]. Select “Book (Face)” using the cursor key and then press [Enter]. Select the bound side of the book document using the cursor key.
Page 59: Booklet Copies
Booklet copies Note: The optional duplex unit is required to use this feature. Note: This feature is available only with the Making a booklet copy from eight 1-sided documents Press MENU Select “Booklet” using the cursor key and then press [Enter]. Select the binding position –...
Page 60: Changing The Default Copy Settings
Changing the default copy settings Erase border setting ..........2.25 Erasing center setting .
Page 61: Erase Border Setting
Accessing the default copy setting mode You can change or set the machine’s default copy settings. Note: Regarding the changing of the fax settings, see pages 3.69–3.76. Note: Regarding the changing of the machine settings, see pages 4.6–4.16. To access the copy settings: Press MENU Press [Copy Set].
Page 62: Erasing Center Setting
Copy settings B. Erasing center setting Default setting: OFF, Erased margin: 0.1 inch The default setting of the erased margins in the erase center function can be changed within 0.1 – 2.0 inches in 0.1 inch steps. Press , [Copy Set]. MENU Select “B.Erase Center setting”...
Page 63: Sorting Copy Setting
D. Sorting copy setting Default setting: Non-Sort You can select sort function. Press , [Copy Set]. MENU Select “D.Sort Setting” and then press [Enter]. Select desired function for default sort setting. Press [Enter] to save the default setting. Note: Press to return to standby.
Page 64: Width Of The Separator Line
Copy settings 02. Width of the separator line Default setting: 0.01 inch You can change the width of the separator line in the Combine and Repeat function. The default setting is 0.01 inch, but you can change it to within 0.01 – 0.05 inch in 0.01 inch steps.
Page 65: Image Compression Mode
05. Image Compression Mode Default setting: NORM You can compress the scanned image and store it in memory. When you select HIGH in this setting, you can store more documents in the memory. Note: When you select HIGH, the scanning speed will be slower. Press , [Copy Set].
Page 66: Print The Copy Settings
Copy settings F. Print the copy settings You can print the list of copy settings. In the list, the current setting is shaded. To print the copy setting list: Press , [Copy Set]. MENU Select “F. Print Copy Settings” using the cursor key. Press [Enter].
Page 67 Copy settings This page intentionally blank. 2.31...
Page 68: Basic Fax Features
Basic fax features Some guidelines ........... . . 3.1 Sending a fax .
Page 69: Some Guidelines
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 70: Tti Select
Basic fax TTI select When you send a fax message, your TTI is automatically printed at the top of docu- ments you send. You can select one of three TTI you’ve stored in your machine. Note: See “EasyStart” on pages 1.17–1.18, to refer the storing the TTI. To select the TTI: Place the document and select resolution and contrast you require.
Page 71: Sending A Fax
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 fax machine’s memory, and you can walk away with your original in hand.
Page 72: Sending A Fax From The Fbs Glass
Basic fax Now, everything is up to the machines — yours and the one you’re dialing. • If the fax has been set for Quick Memory transmit, your machine scans the first page of your document into memory, then dials the other fax. When it makes contact, your machine transmits the stored document from memory while at the same time scanning the remaining pages of your document into memory.
Page 73: Sending A Fax Using Monitor/Call Or A Handset
If you want to send more pages, proceed to step 8. Otherwise, press to start the transmission, and skip to step 9. START Place the next page, then press [Start] to start scanning. To send any more pages, repeat this step. Otherwise, press [Exit] to start the transmission, and skip to step 9.
Page 74: Redialing
• It reaches the remote fax machine. • It has attempted the two redials and has still not connected. While in the Auto Redial mode, the machine can continue to receive faxes and can make as many as 100 fax transmissions.
Page 75: Receiving Faxes
If you have one phone line ringing to several phones in your office and you have an optional handset attached to your fax, there’s no need to run to the fax machine to answer every call. If you happen to answer a fax call while you’re at another extension, put the handset down, but don’t hang up.
Page 76: Out-Of-Paper Reception
(Your fax machine also beeps once at the end of each reception.) If a voice call comes in, your fax machine detects it and sounds a special ring. If you hear it, answer using your optional handset.
Page 77: Using As A Phone
Using as a Phone Your machine can also be used as a phone, if you have an optional handset installed. The following is a brief look at the machine’s telephone features. Redial Press [Redial] to redial the last number dialed on your machine. Dialing with the monitor speaker Because your machine has a monitor speaker, you can dial without picking up the handset.
Page 78: Advanced Fax Features
Advanced fax features Autodialer ............3.11 Broadcasting .
Page 79: Autodialer
This is because when you use the autodialer to dial a number, the fax checks to see if there’s a document in its feeder. If there is, the machine dials as a fax machine. If there isn’t, it dials as a phone.
Page 80: Using One-Touch Numbers
Advanced fax Using one-touch numbers Your fax machine stores up to 78 one-touch numbers using the keys marked 01–78. You can not only enter, change and erase one-touch numbers but also insert and delete (delete and shift) them. Refer to the followings about the select function keys you should use.
Page 81 • Group number — If you enter the group number, you can use the group dial transmission function. (See “Using call group,” in page 3.21.) Note: If you wish to omit these settings, skip to step 16. To enter the Location Select the “Location”...
Page 82 Advanced fax Changing a one-touch number Press , [Enter]. MENU shows the one-touch number list. Select the one-touch key you want to change a previously stored number. Note: You can select the one-touch key by pressing that key on the control panel. Note: You can press [Detail] to see the number which has been pro- grammed in that one-touch key.
Page 83 Inserting and deleting a one-touch number You can insert a one-touch number without erasing any one-touch number already stored. If you insert a one-touch number, other numbers will be shifted downward automatically. Also, you can delete a one-touch number and shift other numbers upward automati- cally.
Page 84: Using Speed-Dial Numbers
Press the one-touch key in which you’ve stored the number. One-touch phone dialing To dial a phone call using a one-touch number, you must have an optional handset attached to your machine. (Contact your authorized Muratec dealer to order an optional handset.) To make the call: Obtain a dial tone by doing one of the following: •...
Page 85 Detail Erase Enter attempts to the regular number fail, your fax machine will dial this alter- native number. If the alternative number also fails, the fax alarm beeps to alert you of a problem. Note: Your fax holds a maximum of 10 alternative numbers in all, that is, only 10 speed-dials or one-touch numbers can have the alternative number.
Page 86 Advanced fax To enter the Group number: Select the “Group No.” and press [Enter]. Use the numeric keypad to enter the call groups for this number. There are 32 possible call groups, numbered 1–32. If you want to assign the number to more than one call group, insert a comma after each number (except the last one) by pressing [Add].
Page 87 Erasing a speed-dial number Press , [Enter]. MENU shows the speed-dial number list. Select the speed-dial number you want to erase. Note: You can select the speed-dial number by directly entering that three- digit identifier code. When entering the identifier code for speed-dial numbers less than 100, you must enter leading zeroes to make three digits.
Page 88 Advanced fax Enter the fax number as described in step 4 on page 3.17. When the number is as you want it, press [Enter] to store it. Enter Location ., Alternative number or Group number as described in steps 7–15 on pages 3.17–3.18.
Page 89: Using Call Group
Use the numeric keypad to enter the three-digit identifier for the speed-dial number you want to dial. Note: Remember that your fax machine’s monitor speaker is not a speakerphone. If you dialed using the monitor speaker, pick up the handset to speak to the person that answers.
Page 90: Easydial Directory Dialing
MEMORY TRANSMIT Press twice. SPEED DIAL TEL INDEX shows the listing in your fax machine’s EasyDial directory. The EasyDial directory sorts entries alphabeti- cally in the following order: (1) by alphabet (2) by number (3) by symbol.
Page 91 If an EasyDial call fails, what happens next depends upon the kind of call it was. If it was a fax call … … Your fax machine automatically redials the number according to the redial inter- val you’ve set (see page 3.75). It keeps trying until either of the following occurs: •...
Page 92: Broadcasting
Note: If you want to erase the fax number you’ve already entered, press of the cursor key to select it and press [Clear]. Press . Your fax machine scans the document into memory and then START sends it to each number or call group you’ve entered.
Page 93: Delayed Transmission
Delayed transmission Take advantage of lower evening and weekend long-distance rates with delayed transmission. Your fax machine can store up to 100 delayed commands, each of which you can program up to 31 days in advance. Important: If you program all 100 delayed transmission commands, no memory transmission is possible until one or more of the commands is com- pleted.
Page 94: Batch Transmission
You can store up to 40 documents (each document can include one page or many pages) into your machine’s five electronic batch boxes.
Page 95: Printing A List Of Batch Boxes
Once the batch documents are transmitted, they are automatically erased from the machine’s memory. Note: For this operation to work, the batch box must exist on your fax machine. To store a document in a batch box for batch transmission: Insert the document and make any necessary adjustments.
Page 96: Printing A List Of Documents Stored In Batch Boxes
Select the batch box storing the document you want to print. Press [Document]. Select the document’s file number (01–40). Press [PrintDoc]. Your fax machine prints the document, then returns to standby mode. Erasing a document stored in a batch box...
Page 97: Job Review
Your machine keeps track of each command by assigning it a command number. Delayed commands, redial attempts and current fax transmissions are all stored in your fax machine’s memory and given a command number. Your machine can store up to 99 delayed commands. It identifies each by a two-digit command number rang- ing from 001 to 099.
Page 98: View The Result Of Fax Transaction
3.34–3.36 for more on polling and 3.44–3.53 for more on F-Code communication). To print a delayed command list, press MENU Printing a stored document Your fax machine can print out each document stored for delayed transmission. To print a stored document: Press JOB REVIEW &...
Page 99: View The Reserved Printing Jobs For Out-Of-Paper Reception
Printing a communication result Your machine can print the individual communication result in the list of Comm. Result. Press JOB REVIEW & COMM CANCEL Select “Comm. Result” and then press [Enter]. Select the command you want to print and press [Detail]. The will show: Note: Press [Detail] again to return to the previous display.
Page 100: Special Features
Advanced fax Special features Your fax machine has numerous special features to make your communication easier. We’ll cover them here. Duplexed transmission You can send 2-sided documents from the How to set the document Set the documents as shown below: To send 2-sided documents: Adjust the document guides to fit the page(s) you’ll be faxing.
Page 101: Mixed Length Transmission
Mixed length transmission When you want to send the various sized documents with the Note: When you use the glass, you do not need to turn this on. Acceptable document size Acceptable document size for the mixed length transmission is as follows: Half-letter , Letter , Legal Letter , Ledger To send mixed length documents:...
Page 102: Fax & Copy
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 103: Continuous Polling
NEXT appear. Press [StoreDoc]. Your machine will scan the document into memory and return to standby mode. Once the remote fax machine polls the document you stored, your fax machine auto- matically erases the document from memory. D.Polling , [Enter].
Page 104: Transferring Documents (Fax Forwarding)
Transferring documents (Fax forwarding) This feature tells your fax machine to receive documents and then transfer them automatically to another fax machine. You can set the time period for which the fax machine will continue this process. Note: Fax forwarding will not transfer F-Code reception documents.
Page 105 To add more fax numbers, press [Broadcas] between each one to insert a comma, then enter the number as described in step 3. If [Broadcas] is not appeared on the , press until it appears. NEXT You can specify up to 301 numbers for transferring. Note: You can enter only 1 location by using numeric keypad.
Page 106: Cover Page
Advanced fax 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 number (as stored in the ) and a message of up to 40 characters in length. The...
Page 107: Separate Each Received Document (Separator Page)
Separate each received document (Separator Page) Your machine has a simple sorting feature. It can separate each received document by inserting the separator page on the top of the received document. For example, if you use the colored paper for the separator page, it is easy to see the individual received document.
Page 108: Setting The Activity Journal
). You can receive a after sending a fax to any Group 3 fax function works only when you send a fax to a compatible Muratec ’s printout tells you the remote location which was called, the error ”...
Page 109: Numbering Pages
2, above. Numbering pages G.Journal & Reports Just before sending a fax, you can set your fax machine to number each page. This Use cursor to select item. will help the person receiving the fax to keep track of all the pages.
Page 110: Oneline + Distinctive Ring Detection
If you still have a problem after trying all of the patterns, please call the Muratec Customer Support Center. (From the United States, call 972-364-3350. For the number to call from Canada, check the documentation found inside your fax machine’s box).
Page 111: Call Request
You may fax first and then talk, or talk first and then fax. Important: For this feature to work, the remote fax machine must have a similar call-request capability. Your machine must also have an optional handset attached.
Page 112: F-Code Communication
• Security box — Receives and stores F-Code secure communications. • Relay box — Receives documents, then relays them to other machines. The machine that relays the document is called a “hub”. Your fax machine can either send to a hub or it can be a hub.
Page 113 F-Code box and want to change the box type, you first must erase the old box, then create a new one. The fax machine is asking which box type you want to assign to this box — bulletin, security or relay.
Page 114 Select “Hold Time” using the cursor key, and then press [Enter]. Then, use the numeric keypad to enter a two-digit number indicating how many days (00-31), you want your fax machine to keep received documents in this F-Code box. Note: Your fax machine can store incoming documents in F-Code boxes (up to 30 documents) as long as 31 days, after which it automatically erases the documents.
Page 115 To enter the sub-address: This is same procedure in step 9. Please refer to step 9. To enter the password: This is same procedure in step 10. Please refer to step 10. To set the Rx Protect: Select “Rx Protect” using the cursor key, and then press [Enter]. Then, select desired setting “On”...
Page 116 Advanced fax If you chose Relay: The bulletin box has the following settings: • Box Name – Same as in step 7. • sub-address – Same as in step 7. • password – Same as in step 7. • Location – You must enter the fax number of the remote unit.
Page 117: Printing A List Of F-Code Boxes
To print a list of documents stored in F-Code boxes, press Using a security box Printing a document you receive When your fax machine receives a document via security box, your machine prints a message to let you know. The message lists:...
Page 118: Using A Bulletin Box
Using a bulletin box Storing a document Your fax machine can store up to 30 documents in each bulletin box. Note: For this operation to work, two things must be true: • The bulletin box must exist on your fax machine.
Page 119: Erasing An Empty F-Code Box
To return to the standby mode, press RESET Using a relay box Once your fax machine receives a document via sub-addressing to one of its F-Code relay boxes, it sends it to the other fax machines that you’ve set up on your relay box.
Page 120: F-Code Transmission And Polling
[Enter]. Press 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 ing that it has stored the command in memory and will complete it later.
Page 121 Press START If in step 8 you chose an immediate transmission, your fax machine begins dialing. If you chose a delayed command, the machine shows “Reserved” on the ing that it has stored the command in memory and will complete it later.
Page 122: Programmable One-Touch Keys
Advanced fax 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 sev- eral steps and press several different buttons. But programming your machine’s one-touch keys (79–84) can reduce those many steps to a simple press of a key. You can “teach”...
Page 123: Programming A Broadcast / Group
Programming a broadcast / group Programming a broadcast is very similar to programming a delayed transmission. But instead of sending to just one phone number, you set up multiple numbers for the transmission. To program a broadcast / group into a programmable one-touch key: Press , [Enter].
Page 124: Programming Regular Polling
Advanced fax Programming regular polling Note: You cannot program continuous polling into a programmable one-touch key. For more information on continuous polling, see page 3.35. To program a regular polling operation into a programmable one-touch key: Press , [Enter]. MENU shows the programmable one-touch number list.
Page 125: Programming A Batch Transmission
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. To program a batch transmission into a programmable one-touch key: Press , [Enter]. MENU shows the programmable one-touch number list.
Page 126: Programming F-Code Polling
Advanced fax Use the numeric keypad to enter the appropri- password for the box. Note: If there isn’t a password for this box, skip to step 10. Press [Enter]. If you want the F-Code transmission to begin immediately every time you press the key, press [Exit] and skip to step 14. If you want to delay the F-Code transmission, select “Delayed Tx”...
Page 127: Erasing A Programmable One-Touch Key
Delayed Tx Printing a list of your programmable one-touch keys Enter Trnsmit Time 00/17:05 You fax machine can print a list of the commands you’ve stored in your programma- ble one-touch keys. The list includes: (1) each key’s one-touch number...
Page 128: Fax Dialing With Programmable One-Touch
Advanced fax Fax dialing with programmable one-touch To dial a fax call using a programmable one-touch number: Set the document and select resolution and contrast you require. Press the programmable one-touch key in which you’ve stored the fax commu- nication command. Your fax will perform the operation now, or at whatever time you programmed.
Page 129: Security Features
Security features Your machine has a number of security features to keep your private fax documents private, avoid unwanted outside communication and even protect against unautho- rized use of your machine. These security features include: (1) security reception, (2) PIN mask, (3) security transmission, (4) closed network, (5) block junk fax, and (6) department codes.
Page 130: Masking The Pin
Then it will turn security reception off until the next time you’ve scheduled security reception. • If you’ve entered an incorrect code, your fax machine will refuse to print, and security reception remains on. 3.62...
Page 131: Pin Mask
Autodialing while using the mask Note: The following instructions presume you understand how to set and use your machine’s autodialer. If you need to review, see pages 3.11–3.23. If you chose “Mode 1” — the goes in In Mode 1, before autodialing a number for the first time, you must add the the stored one-touch key or speed-dial number.
Page 132: Setting Security Transmission
Before you activate this feature, consider: • Not all fax machine owners enter their phone numbers in their Subscriber Indeed, some machines don’t even have a Subscriber mission activated, your machine would disconnect its calls to such machines.
Page 133: Setting For Use With A Closed Network
Setting for use with a closed network For maximum communications security, use a closed network. This limits your machine to only communicating with other Muratec fax machines which can “pre- sent” the proper passcode. Important: The passcode you use for closed network operation is not the same as the protection passcode.
Page 134 Advanced fax now shows blocked numbers list. If you want to enter or erase a number, go on to step 5. Otherwise, press [Enter] and skip to step 7. Use the numeric keypad to enter the last eight characters of a fax number you want to block. For example, if you want to block a fax from someone with a Subscriber 972-555-3038, you should enter 5, 5, 5, [–], 3, 0, 3, 8.
Page 135 Advanced fax This page intentionally blank. 3.67...
Page 136 Changing the default fax settings Settings for transmission ..........3.69 Settings for reception .
Page 137: Settings For Transmission
“Line noise,” or static on the line during a call, can easily disrupt the flow of data from one fax machine to another. That’s why your fax machine gives you the option of using the Error Correction Mode ( ). When two fax machines communicate while running in ing machine automatically checks the data as it sends.
Page 138: 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 fax machine’s memory, and you can walk away with your original in hand.
Page 139: Image Rotate Transmission
Setting the confirmation stamp Default setting: OFF. You can set your fax machine so that it will automatically place a small blue ink stamp mark on the front of each original document that it successfully scans. Important: Turn off this feature if you’re sending documents you don’t want the fax to stamp.
Page 140: Settings For Reception
Turns legal-sized originals into letter-sized printed copies. 3.72 Reduction margin Your fax machine’s reduction margin is measured in millimeters (mm). We’ll define reduction margin by explaining how it’s used: When a fax message enters your machine’s electronic brain, the machine measures the message’s length and compares it to (a) the length of your selected paper plus...
Page 141: Setting Ecm
RESET Setting the number of rings Default setting: 2 time. You can set how many times your fax machine will ring before answering a call. Choose from 1 to 10 rings. Press , 0, 5, [Enter]. The...
Page 142: Cassette For Fax Reception
Fax settings Cassette for fax reception Default setting: 1st cassette: ON, 2nd cassette: ON If you do not want to use certain cassette for fax reception, set it to OFF. Press , 2, 3, [Enter]. MENU Select the cassette you want to set using the cursor key and then press [Enter].
Page 143: Settings For Dialing
Settings for dialing Changing the dialing pause length Default setting: 2 sec. 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. To change the pause length: Press , 0, 4, [Enter].
Page 144: Settings For Operation
You now should hear a dial tone. MONITOR CALL Important: If you don’t hear a dial tone, make sure your fax machine is plugged into a working phone line. If the volume you hear is satisfactory, skip to step 4.
Page 145 Fax settings This page intentionally blank. 3.77...
Page 146 Common settings Soft Keys ............4.1 Macros .
Page 147: Soft Keys
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. Your machine has four Soft Keys. If the light above any one of these keys glows, that means the setting programmed into that key is active.
Page 148 Common settings Select the function you want to assign to the Soft Key using the cursor key. Press [CopyFunc] or [FaxFunc.] to see other functions, If you need. Note: “Booklet” will appears only when the optional duplex unit is attached. Press [Enter].
Page 149: Macros
Macros In order to complete some operations on your machine, you may have to follow sev- eral steps and press several different buttons. But programming your machine’s Macro keys ( 1 – 6) can reduce those many steps to a simple press of a key. You can “teach”...
Page 150 Macros Include Start/Enter? Printing a list of your Macro keys Your fax machine can print a list of the commands you’ve stored in your Macro keys. The list includes: To print a list of Macro keys, press The machine now asks you to name this job.
Page 151 Setting the speed for Macros You can adjust the speed of one step in the Macro key. Press , [Setting]. MACRO PROGRAM NEXT Select desired speed for Macros using the cur- sor key. Press [Enter] to save the setting. Copying or fax dialing with the Macro key To copy or dial a fax call using a Macro key: Insert the document.
Page 152: Machine Settings
Common settings Machine settings Accessing the machine setting mode You can change or set the default of your machine settings. Note: Regarding the changing of the copy settings, see pages 2.25–2.30. Note: Regarding the changing of the fax settings, see pages 3.69–3.76. To access the machine settings: Press MENU...
Page 153: C. Copy Protect
C. Copy protect You can set your machine to not use the copy functions. When you set the copy pro- tect to ON, the machine will not change to the copy mode even if you press Note: If it is set to ON, the Fax & Copy feature (see page 3.34) and the setting of the paper size are also not available.
Page 154: F. Auto Power Off Mode
Common settings F. Auto power off mode Your machine is initially set to be in the Auto power off mode automatically when the machine keeps to be in the Sleep mode for 60 minutes. If you want to change the time or to set the Auto power off mode to OFF, you can set it here.
Page 155 01.Fax Ringer To set the “Fax Ringer”: If you want the machine’s ringer to alert you when you receive a fax though you do not have the optional handset, select “ON”. Then press [Enter] to save the setting. ▲ ▼ Enter 02.Volume To set the “Volume”: Select the desired volume for fax ringer, alarm, key touch tone and complete beep using the...
Page 156: H. Paper For List Printing
Common settings H. Paper for list printing When you print a list, your machine selects a paper automatically. However, you can set the paper size or cassette for list printing, if you want. Note: If the list can not be printed on one sheet with 100% ratio, it may be reduced or rotated.
Page 157: L. Print The List Of Documents Stored In Memory
L. Print the list of documents stored in memory Your machine will print the list of the documents stored in the memory. It will tell you how much memory each document is using. The list includes: • Type — The type of the document, such as “Batch box”, will appear. •...
Page 158: N. Department Codes
Common settings N. Department codes When the department code setting is activated, the machine reminds each user to enter the department code before sending a document or making copies. With this feature, the fax transaction time and the copy charge can be managed by depart- ment.
Page 159 Turning the department code setting on and off Press , [Mach Set], MENU Press [Setting]. Note: If department code operation is pro- tected (see below), the fax beeps briefly and then returns to standby mode. You will have to turn off the protection first, then repeat this step. Select desired setting.
Page 160 Sending a fax using a department code For this operation to work, two things must be true: • The four-digit department code must exist on your fax machine. • You must know the department code or department ID. Place the document and select resolution and contrast you require.
Page 161 Printing the department code list for fax The department code list for fax transmissions includes the following information for each department code: • Time period covered by the department code list • Each department code • Each department ID • Total communication time (in hours, minutes and seconds; the communication time up to 999:59:59 (999 hours:59 minutes:59 seconds).
Page 162 Common settings To print the list: Press , [Mach Set], , [List]. MENU Select “Copy Dept. List” and press [Enter]. The department code list for copy charge will be printed. Note: If department code operation is protected (see page 4.13), the machine beeps briefly and then returns to standby mode.
Page 163 Common settings This page intentionally blank. 4.17...
Page 164 Just in case ... Clearing paper jams ..........5.1 Print quality problems .
Page 165: Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing paper jams If an original document jams If an original document jam occurred during scanning, an alarm sounds and the part the paper jammed will blink on the . Please remove the jammed paper care- fully as below. Important: If you wait more than 60 seconds without pressing any key, the machine will delete from memory all pages stored during this opera- tion and the machine will return to the standby mode.
Page 166: If A Printout Jams
Just in case If the platen cover is blinking on the Open the platen cover. Open the cover by holding the Remove the original document from the machine by turning the green dial toward right or left. CAUTION: Be careful not to put your hand under the platen cover and the cover.
Page 167 Remove the jammed paper. Close the fuser cover. Remove the jammed paper. Close the printer cover. Open the side cover. Turn the green dial as the arrow indicates and remove the jammed paper. Cassette Optional Large capacity cassette Remove the jammed paper. Close the side cover.
Page 168 Just in case The Bypass tray Open the printer cover by holding the printer cover release (R Important: Never touch the electrical contacts inside the printer cover or under the drum cartridge, as an electrostatic discharge may damage the machine. Electrical Contacts Remove the jammed paper.
Page 169 The optional 2-Bin tray or the optional shift tray Open the printer cover by holding the printer cover release (R Important: Never touch the electrical contacts inside the printer cover or under the drum cartridge, as an electrostatic discharge may damage the machine.
Page 170: Print Quality Problems
If 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 •...
Page 171 • The charger may be dirty. Your machine normally cleans the charger automatically. If other solutions fail, please contact your authorized Muratec dealer. Printouts have black lines or multiple streaks • The toner cartridge may have been stored improperly. Try following procedure to clear up the problem: Press to change to the copy mode.
Page 172: Caring For Your Machine
Just in case Caring for your machine With proper installation and a little maintenance, your 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: •...
Page 173: Cleaning The Fbs
Review "Print quality problems" (pages 5.6–5.7), 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 (972) 364-3350. Just in case...
Page 174: In The Event Of A Power Failure
Just in case In the event of a power failure Power failure during the machine is working During telephone call: You can continue to speak with the handset. During fax transmission: The transmission will be cut off. When the power comes back, your machine starts to transmit again automatically if it was the memory transmission.
Page 175: Troubleshooting
Alarm Your fax machine sounds an alarm tone — a series of short beeps — if either of these two problems occur: • Trouble transmitting or receiving •...
Page 176 Commands full Your fax machine has all of its 100 possible delayed commands (automatic redialing counts as one) stored in memory and cannot accept another. Delete an existing command by using REVIEW COMMANDS completed one of the delayed commands.
Page 177 No report You requested an activity journal or confirma- tion report, but your fax machine has no record of any fax jobs having occurred. Not stored You selected an autodialer, batch box or F-Code box number for which there is no phone number programmed.
Page 178 It will count down the number of sheets which can be printed. Please contact your authorized Muratec dealer soon to purchase a new drum cartridge if you don’t already have one. Note: According to the resolution and document...
Page 179: The Machine Is Not Functioning As Designed
The machine is not functioning as designed Symptom Check for/What to do shows nothing. Is only the key lit up green? ENERGY SAVING The machine is in the Energy Saver mode. Press any key on the control panel to cancel. .
Page 180: If You Cannot Make Clear Copies
Just in case If you cannot make clear copies Symptom Possible cause/What to do The image is too light. The image contrast is too light. Adjust the image contrast by pressing . . . or . . . The toner is low. Replace the toner bottle.
Page 181: Errors
These can be caused by anything from lightning to telephone line interference. (These same factors cause static, or line noise, you sometimes hear on phone calls.) They also can be caused by problems with the fax machine at the other end of the line.
Page 182 Bad phone line conditions made fax communication impossible. Conditions can change rapidly, so try the call again later. .3.1 The page counter in your fax machine detected a document feeder error dur- ing transmission. Carefully re-insert the document into the feeder and re-try the call.
Page 183: Common Questions
Common questions We’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 184: Specifications
A: Set your machine to print a confirmation report after each transmission (see pages 3.40–3.41). Q: I don’t want to install a dedicated phone line for my fax machine, so I’ve con- nected the machine to a phone system. When I get a fax call, all the phones ring.
Page 185: Polling
How a fax machine works is simple: power jack to receive a You put a page into your fax machine’s feeder and call a fax number. Your machine makes a satisfactory connection with the other machine, and then … • Your machine takes the document.
Page 186: Combination Chart For Copy Functions
Appendix and index Specifications ............Combination chart for copy functions .
Page 187: Specifications
Specifications Main unit General Type: Console Photo conductor: Copying system: Electrostatic Dry Powdered Image Transfer to Plain Paper Developing system: Micro-Toning High-Grade System Fusing system: Lamp-Heated Roller Scanning system: Document size : (width × length) Maximum 11.0 inches × 17.0 inches, Minimum 5.8 inches ×...
Page 188 Reduce and enlarge:*** Scanning speed: * Based on transmission of ITU-T Test Document 1 to a Muratec fax machine. Your transmission times will vary, ** In the case that the remote fax has the ability of “406 × 392”. *** Enlargement is available only with 0.8 sec/page...
Page 189 Option Paper Feed Unit (3rd, 4th, 5th paper cassette) Printing paper size: Transmission: Letter Copy: Letter A3 , B4 , A4 Paper capacity: Plain Paper(16-24 lb) : 550 sheets Power source: Supplied from Main unit Power consumption: 10W or less Weight: 15.25 pounds Dimensions :...
Page 190: Combination Chart For Copy Functions
Appendix & index Combination chart for copy functions Function you select last Function you select first Scanning from FBS glass FBS & ADF Mix Length document Multi copy Sort Non sort Shift non sort Shift sort Binding margin Erase border Erase center TopUp Copy Negative/Positive...
Page 191 Reduce/Enlarge Function you select last Function you select first Scanning from FBS glass * 3 * 3 * 3 * 3 * 3 * 3 FBS & ADF Mix Length document * 3 * 3 * 3 Multi copy Sort Non sort Shift non sort Shift sort...
Page 192 8.5 print width. The receiving fax machine will receive a reduced-size printout of the complete image. Bit — 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 193 Muratec-manufactured units (see also SMSE switches — Dual in-line package switch; a two-position on/off switch. Many Muratec fax machines include switches to control optional settings or features. Document feeder — The adjustable slot into which users place documents for faxing or copying.
Page 194: Index
See also SMSE Monitor — A speaker in most Muratec fax machines which allows the user to hear the dial- ing process. This is not a speakerphone, because it has no microphone for speaking to the person being called. For regular two-way voice communication, users must use the optional handset.
Page 195 See also Load number. Scanning width — See Effective scanning width. SecureMail — 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 receiv- ing Muratec fax by an access code;...
Page 196 4. Muratec will not be required to make adjustments, repairs or replacements if the product is installed or used at a location deemed by Muratec to be hazardous to health or safety, or if Muratec is not provided with free and reasonable access to the product and a telephone during service availability hours, or if the product location is not accessible by an authorized Muratec service vehicle.
Page 197 Index Alarm light ..............1.4 Autodialer .
Page 198 Appendix & index Job Review ............. 3.6, 3.29 Reviewing or canceling a command for faxing .
Page 199 Scan settings ............. . . 3.69 Primary contrast .
Page 200 Appendix & index This page intentionally blank.
Page 201 Appendix and index This page intentionally blank.
Page 202 Appendix & index This page intentionally blank.
Page 203 MML item number: D84-90560-60 MAI order number: OMMFX2530 Muratec America, Inc. 6400 International Parkway Suite 1500 Plano, Texas 75093 http://www.muratec.com © Muratec America, Inc. 2001 Printed in Japan.

Muratec MFX-2530 Operating Instructions Manual

Getting Started

ENERGY SAVING Key

Basic Copy Features

Advanced Copy Features

Changing the Default Copy Settings

Basic Fax Features

Advanced Fax Features

Changing the Default Fax Settings

Common Settings

Just in Case

Appendix And Index

Quick Links

Related Manuals for Muratec MFX-2530

Summary of Contents for Muratec MFX-2530