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, it is especially effective when 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-2500”...
Part 15 of the rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a In the event repairs are ever needed on your fax machine, they should be done by Muratec America, Inc., or an residential installation.
Safety information Laser Safety For the United States This is a digital machine which operates by means of a laser. There is no possibility CDRH regulation of danger from the laser, provided the machine is operated according to the instruc- tions in this manual.
Before using your Muratec machine Where to set up your machine Clean Dust buildup can damage your machine. Follow these guidelines when setting up your machine: Periodically clean your machine as described in the operating instructions. Do not use a dust cover, Away from direct sunlight which can cause damaging overheating.
If service cord’s metal plugs exposed. Doing so could cause a is required, call your authorized Muratec dealer. fire and poses a risk of electrical shock. Do not share an extension cord...
Using toner cartridges and other supplies that are serious injury. not manufactured specifically for Muratec machines may affect the operation of your unit. Be careful not to get the toner powder in your eyes.
Introduction Thank you for choosing Muratec MFX-2500. Pick an installation spot The Muratec MFX-2500 is a multi-function machine, combining facsimile and copier Where should you install your fax machine? The location should be: features. • Clean — Dust buildup can damage your machine. (However, do not use a cover!) The operating instructions for this machine is divided into three books.
Symbol and terms (Operating tips) About symbol In this manual, the following symbols and terms are used, and make sure you know symbol indicates the direction of your document or recording paper. what they mean. When the document or paper has a length longer than its width, we use symbol CAUTION This symbol indicates how to avoid personal injury.
Getting started Packaging contents 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. Main unit (Scanner unit) Main unit (Printer unit) 2nd paper cassette Toner bottle Paper size / Cassette No.
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Getting started Side cover — Open this to fix printout jams in the cassette. Printer cover release — Pull up this to open the printer cover. Printer cover — Open this to fix printout jams or change the drum car- tridge.
Getting started Options Paper cassette (3rd, 4th, 5th) — Each cassette capacity is 550 sheets. Large capacity cassette — Its capacity is 2,700 sheets. Bypass tray — Where you put the recording paper for copying. Holds only one sheet, either letter, legal or half-letter size paper. Handset —...
Getting started Control panel 5 6 7 9 1011 23 22 light — Glows when the fax machine is communicating with COMMUNICATION — Press to adjust the contrast level. CONTRAST another machine. light — Glows when the machine is receiving an incoming MEMORY RECEIVE —...
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Getting started One-touch keys — The keys labeled 01-78 offer one-touch dialing conve- Select function keys — These keys correspond to the items at the lower nience. You also can use the keys labeled 79-84 for programmable functions: part on the .
Getting started Panel display (Liquid Crystal Display) Changing Fax/Copy mode Fax standby display 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.
Getting started Power On Your machine has the power switch and key as the power switch. ENERGY SAVING ENERGY SAVING power switch Sleep mode When you use your machine for the first time, turn on the power switch. It When pressing , it will put out lights of the display and all lamps ENERGY SAVING...
Getting started Loading paper Recording paper size and capacity Loading paper Cassette Paper size Capacity Your machine’s multi purpose cassette can hold up to 275 sheets and the 2nd cas- sette can hold up to 550 sheets at a time. Multi purpose cassette Letter , Legal , Ledger ,...
Note: When you want to change the paper size of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th paper Push down the bottom plate inside the cassette so it clicks and the plate and cassette, please contact your authorized Muratec dealer. the bottom of the cassette are even.
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Getting started When using the special sized paper: (1) Press [Other]. (2) Select “Custom” using the cursor key. (3) Press [Enter]. (4) Enter the horizontal and vertical size of the paper using the numeric keypad. Note: You can also enter the paper size using of the cursor key.
Getting started Installing / Changing the printing supplies Your machine prints incoming faxes and copies with a laser print engine. The Installing / changing the drum cartridge engine requires two types of printing supplies (sometimes also called consumables): • The drum cartridge — It yields 67,000 normal letter-sized printouts (see Pull up the printer cover release and “Specifications,”...
Getting started Installing the toner bottle Shake the new drum cartridge hori- Note: Use ONLY the specified toner for this machine. Using any other toner could zontally. result in trouble. Note: Be careful not to drop the toner bottle from 1 m (about 40 inches) or more height.
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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 well before installing the toner bottle in case the toner has set- tled.
Getting started Entering characters Some settings give you a chance to enter characters; for TTI, remote fax’s name or Using to enter characters CODE others. To enter letters or other characters, use one-touch keys, numeric keypad or You can enter characters with the one-touch key, and also with the code keys.
Getting started To enter each character, press the key combination listed on the chart. Important: Remember, there are three ways to enter characters: Enter Using Numbers Numeric keypad Letters/characters One-touch keys Letters/characters/numbers chart for key combinations CODE 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.
Getting started EasyStart EasyStart software is already installed on your Muratec machine. It guides you Entering initial settings through the process of entering your machine’s settings. Remember that the settings you make here can always be changed later. Important: If you press...
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Getting started now asks you to enter your fax number now asks you to set the usual TTI. as you want it to appear on other fax machines’ Select the TTI you want to appear usually on displays or printouts. The fax industry term for faxes you send using the cursor key.
Getting started How to set the document Acceptable document size How to set the document The acceptable dimensions as follows: When set the documents in the Automatic Document Feeder Automatic document feeder ( ) (width length) INGLE SHEET ULTIPLE SHEET Set your document face up into the docu- Maximum: 11.8...
Getting started Using as a Fax The following is a basic fax features. If you want to use one-touch keys or any other Review Commands advanced features, See “Fax Reference”. The Review Commands function gives you the power to check on each job (or command) in your machine’s memory.
Getting started Using as a Copier The following is a basic copy features. If you want to use advanced features, see “Copy Reference”. Making copies Make sure the machine is in the Copy mode. To change to the Copy mode, press COPY Press...
Getting started Using as a Phone Your machine can also be used as a phone, if you have an optional handset installed. Hold The following is a brief look at the machine’s telephone features. You can put a call on hold during a conversation by pressing [Hold]. At this point, you can either hang up the handset or leave it off the hook.
Getting started Machine setting A. Confirm the Counter for total printed pages C. Copy protect You can confirm the total number of pages you have printed. You can set your machine not to use the copy functions. When you set the copy pro- tect to ON, the machine will not to change to the copy mode even if you press COPY Note: It can be different from the number on the optional page counter.
Getting started E. Sleep mode F. Auto power off mode Your machine is initially set to be in the Sleep mode automatically when 15 minutes Your machine is initially set to be in the Auto power off mode automatically when has passed after you pressed any key last.
Getting started G. Paper jam alarm I. 2-Bin tray (Option) You can set your machine not to sound an alarm when the paper jam occurs. When you have the optional 2-Bin tray, you can set where to exit a copied paper, a received fax message and a list, on the upper tray or the lower tray.
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Just in case … Clearing paper jams ..........2.1 Print quality problems .
Just in case … Clearing paper jams If an original document jams To remove the document: Open the cover by holding the cover release. If an original document jams, the will Remove the original document from the show: machine. Then skip to step 5. Important: If you wait more than 60 seconds If you cannot remove the original docu- without pressing any key, the...
Just in case … If a printout jams When using the optional Large capacity cassette: Turn the green dial as the arrow indicates and remove the jammed paper. If a printout jam occurred during printing, an alarm sounds and the part the paper jammed will blink on the .
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Just in case … Printer cover / Fuser cover Open the fuser cover. When the printer cover or the fuser cover part is blinking on CAUTION: The fuser unit becomes very Open the printer cover by holding the hot. Do not touch the fuser printer cover release.
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Just in case … The optional Bypass tray The optional duplex unit Open the printer cover by holding the Open the duplex unit cover. printer cover release. Important: Never touch the electrical contacts inside the printer cover and under the drum cartridge, as an electrostatic discharge may Remove the jammed paper.
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Just in case … The optional 2-Bin tray or the optional shift tray Open the 2-Bin tray cover or the shift tray cover. Open the printer cover by holding the printer cover release. Important: Never touch the electrical contacts inside the printer cover and Remove the jammed paper.
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. Printouts are too dark...
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• The toner cartridge or drum cartridge may be defective. ically. If other solutions fail, please contact your authorized Remove the cartridges and check them for damage. ABCDE Muratec dealer. If the problem persists, replace either or both of the car- ABCDE tridges as indicated.
Just in case … Caring for your machine With proper installation and a little maintenance, your machine should give you Corrective cleaning dependable service for years to come. Here are some simple cleaning procedures for keeping your machine operating Although it requires little day-to-day care, you can take these simple precautions to smoothly.
Rotate the proposed solutions helps your machine. If none do, please call your authorized rollers by hand to allow cleaning of the Muratec dealer or call the Muratec Customer Support Center at (972) 364-3350. entire roller surface. Close the inner cover.
Just in case … In the event of a power failure Power failure during the machine is working Memory back up The image data stored in memory will be kept for the following time, even when the During telephone call: power failure occurs or your machine is turned off.
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Appendix and index Specifications Main unit 2nd paper cassette; Transmission: Letter , Legal , Ledger Copy: Letter , Legal , Ledger General A3 , B4 , A4 , F4 Type: Console Paper capacity: Multi purpose cassette; Photo conductor: Plain Paper(16-24 lb) : 275 sheets Custom-sized paper, Card, OHP, Label: 20 sheets Copying system: Electrostatic Dry Powdered Image Transfer to Plain...
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406 × 392 dpi** (Feeder Tx) One-touch dial: 78 locations * Based on transmission of ITU-T Test Document 1 to a Muratec fax machine. Your transmission times will vary, Speed Dial: 222 locations but your fax machine always will provide the fastest transmission speeds possible under ITU-T guidelines and phone-line conditions.
Appendix and index Option Shift Tray Shift home position: Rear of unit Shift position: 40 mm Paper Feed Unit (3rd, 4th, 5th paper cassette) Paper capacity: Plain Paper(16-24 lb) : 250 sheets Printing paper size: Transmission: Letter , Legal , Ledger Custom-sized paper, Card, OHP, Label: 20 sheets Copy: Letter...
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...
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Introduction Thank you for choosing the Muratec MFX-2500. Symbol and terms (Operating tips) The Muratec MFX-2500 is a multi-function machine, combining fac- In this manual, the following symbols and terms are used, make sure you know simile and copier features.
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Quick index for major functions (Copy mode) Reduce / Enlarge Erase Center/Border Booklet Copies (Optional duplex unit required.) Page 1.8 Page 2.4 Page 2.9 Erase Center Erase Border Sorting Copy Binding Margin Using Soft key Page 1.9 Page 2.5 Page 2.11 Combine Directional Magnification Using Macros...
Getting started Control Panel 5 6 7 9 1011 23 22 — Press to adjust the contrast level. Macro Keys — Programming the Macro keys ( 1 – 6) can reduce many CONTRAST steps of the operation to a simple press of a key. You can “teach” the Macro —...
Getting started Panel Display (Liquid Crystal Display) Note: Make sure the machine is in the Copy mode. If the machine is not in the Copy mode, press to change to the Copy mode. COPY shows the machine’s status, error messages and function menu. Copy standby display Copy reduction or enlargement ratio Displays operational status or messages.
Getting started Advanced copy menu display To access the advanced copy menu, press MENU Note: When you select an item on the , it is highlighted. Items appearing with gray cannot be selected. Copy settings initial display Machine settings initial display To access the copy setting menu, press [Copy Set].
Getting started Basics Things not to put in your fax To avoid paper jams and damage to your machine, don’t insert: • Folded, curled, torn, wrinkled or very thin pages About symbol • Documents with staples, glue, tape, paper clips or still-wet correction fluid •...
Getting started Scanning the document When scanning the document using the FBS (Flatbed scanner) Note: The machine gives priority to the document on the ADF to make a copy or When scanning the document(s) using the ADF send a fax, when the documents are set both on the ADF and FBS glass. Set your document on the FBS glass.
Getting started Basic procedure Select document type You can select the two document types by pressing DOCUMENT – Select this mode when copying the documents con- PHOTO Make sure the machine is in the Copy mode. To change to the Copy mode, taining the photographs or drawings with letters.
Getting started Automatic document size detection for auto paper selection Rotate copy Your machine can automatically detect the following size of your document and When the document is set at a different direction from the recording paper in the select a suitable sized paper to copy your document. paper cassette with auto paper select mode on, the machine automatically rotate •...
Getting started Reduce / Enlarge Zoom Copy You can enter the reduction/enlargement ratio from 25% through 400% in 1% steps. Auto Reduce/Enlarge Your fax machine can select an appropriate reduction/enlargement ratio based on the paper and document sizes you select. Note: Be sure to set the document in the same direction as the selected paper.
Getting started Sorting Set your documents, and then press START When setting your document on the FBS glass: Your fax machine can sort copies in sequential order. 1. Place the first page of your documents and then press START The machine scans the first page. Non-Sort Sort Note: When making 1-sided copies, the first set will print.
Getting started Using the bypass tray When using the non standard paper size: (1) Press [Other]. (2) Select the paper size using the cursor key. Note: The optional single sheet bypass tray is required. (3) Press [Enter]. If you want to copy onto the transparency film, thick paper, envelopes or post cards, use the bypass tray.
Getting started Other functions Interrupt You can make copies during a multi-copy run. Press . The interrupt key will light on. INTERRUPT Replace the document with new document for interrupt copying. Make your copies. After interrupt copying, press again. The interrupt key will light INTERRUPT off.
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Advanced features Combine To copy with combining: Press MENU Select “Combine” using the cursor key, and then press [Enter]. You can copy 2, 4 or 8 pages of your documents into one sheet. Note: The Auto Reduce/Enlarge is selected automatically. 2 pages -->...
Advanced features 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. You can copy one document repeatedly 2, 4 or 8 times in one sheet. Press [Layout], the will show: 2 repeats...
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Advanced features To make copy with repeat: The Repeat icon will be displayed on the Press MENU Select “Repeat” using the cursor key, and then press [Enter]. Note: The Auto Reduce/Enlarge is selected Set the documents. automatically. Note: Set the documents with same direc- Select the desired repeat modes using the tion as you see on the in step 5.
Advanced features Series Copies Erase center and/or border You can make one-sided copies from two facing pages of book documents. Your machine can make copies with erasing the shadow at the center and/or all four sides of the recording paper. Erase Center Erase Border Note: In this mode, the reduce/enlarge ratio will be set to “Auto”...
Advanced features Erasing border Margin Press MENU You can make a binding margin on the copy by shifting the image to left, right, Select “Erase Border” using the cursor key, upper or lower. and then press [Enter]. Enter the upper/lower and left/right erased margin using the numeric keypad or pressing of the cursor key.
Advanced features Directional magnification 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. Directional ratio(%) magnification You can copy with different magnification ratios horizontally and vertically. Vertical Vertical copy size...
Advanced features Positive / Negative Duplexed copies When this feature is turned on, black and white areas of your document are Note: The optional duplex unit is required to use this function. revered. You can make a duplex copy from two 1-sided documents or two facing pages of your book document.
Advanced features If you select [Top], the copy result is as following: Two facing pages --> One 2-sided sheet When you select “Facing”, two facing pages of your original documents will be copied onto one 2-sided Front side Back side sheet.
Advanced features Booklet copies Press [Enter] to save the setting. The Duplex icon with Sort and Combine icon will be displayed on the Note: The optional duplex unit is required to use this function. Note: In this function, you cannot use the ADF. Making a booklet copy from eight 1-sided documents.
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Advanced features Press [Enter] to save the setting. The Booklet icon with Duplex and Sort icon will be displayed on the Set your documents in the ADF, then press START 2.10...
Advanced features Using Soft keys Setting the Soft Key Press , [Mach Set]. MENU Select “D.Soft Keys” using the cursor key, Soft Keys are shortcut keys. You can register up to four frequently used functions and then press [Enter]. with the soft keys. Your machine has four Soft Keys. shows the function name currently By factory setting, these keys are programmed the following functions: stored in the Soft key 1.
Advanced features Using Macro keys of stand-by mode appears, which means the machine is ready to register the steps into the Macro key. In order to complete some operations on your machine, you may have to follow sev- Note: It keeps beeping and blinking the eral steps and press several different buttons.
Advanced features Copying with the Macro key Setting the speed for Macros To copy using a Macro key: You can adjust the speed of one step in the Macro key. Insert the document. Press , [Setting]. MACRO KEY NEXT Press the Macro key in which you’ve stored the copy command. Select desired speed for Macros using the cur- sor key.
Default copy settings Accessing the default copy A. Erase border setting Note: Default: OFF, Erased margin; Left and Right 0.2 , Top and Bottom 0.2 . setting mode The default setting of the erased margins in the erase border function can be changed within 0.2 –...
Default copy settings B. Erasing center setting C. Binding margin setting Note: Default: OFF, Erased margin; 0.1 inch. Note: Default: OFF, Binding margins; 0 inch. The default setting of the erased margins in the erase center function can be The default setting of the binding space in the image shift copy function can be changed within 0.1 –...
Default copy settings D. Sorting copy setting E. User settings (for copy mode) You can change the default of following settings: Note: Default: Non-Sort Scan settings. (Document type priority and Image density priority) You can select sort function. Width of the separator line in combine or image repeat function. Press , [Copy Set].
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Default copy settings 01. Copy scan setting 02. Width of the separator line Note: Default: Document type is set to “Auto”, Image density is set to “Auto”. Note: Default: 0.01 inch You can change the priority mode of Document type and Image density. You can change the width of the separator line in the Combine and Repeat function.
Default copy settings 03. Auto reset mode F. Print the copy setting Note: Default: Three minutes You can print the list of copy settings. In the list, the current setting is shaded. The machine returns to its initial condition automatically after a certain period of To print the copy setting list: time.
When messages are displayed Please call service The printer unit of your fax machine has become inopera- ble. Call your authorized Muratec dealer or Muratec This is a summary of important messages. If a message not listed here is displayed, Customer Support.
Trouble shooting If you cannot make clear copies Symptom Check for/What to do Symptom Possible cause/What to do The machine is not The power cord is left unplugged from the power outlet. The image is too light. The image contrast is too light. activated when the Plug the power cord into the power outlet.
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Trouble shooting Symptom Possible cause/What to do The edge of the copy is The FBS pad is dirty. dirty. Wipe the FBS pad clean with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol..or . . . You have selected a paper size larger than your original document.
Appendix and index Combination Chart Directional Selecting Duplex Copy Scanning Combine Repeat Maginification recording paper Function you select last Multi copy from Function you select first Scanning from FBS glass × × × FBS & ADF Multi copy Sort Non sort Shift non sort Shift sort ×...
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Appendix and index Slecting Selecting Selecting Reduce/Enlarge paper cassette paper type output tray Function you select last Function you select first Scanning from FBS glass FBS & ADF Multi copy Sort Non sort Shift non sort Shift sort Binding margin Erase border Erase center Negative/Positive...
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Introduction Thank you for choosing the Muratec MFX-2500. Symbol and terms (Operating tips) The Muratec MFX-2500 is a multi-function machine, combining fac- In this manual, the following symbols and terms are used, make sure you know simile and copier features.
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What’s a fax document? About symbol A fax document is anything a fax user wants to fax to someone else. It can be one or symbol indicates the direction of your document or recording paper. more pages, and it can be text, a drawing or even a copy of a photograph. When the document or paper has a length longer than its width, we use symbol What’s a fax number? Because your fax operates on standard phone lines, a fax number is just a regular...
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Table of contents Introduction Beyond the basics Symbol and terms (Operating tips) ........i Autodialer .
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OneLine + distinctive ring detection ......2.25 Settings for dialing ..........3.6 Call request .
Getting started Control panel 5 6 7 9 1011 23 22 — Press to adjust the contrast level. Numeric keypad — Just like the numeric keys on a regular tone-dialing CONTRAST phone. Use these to dial phone and fax numbers and to enter numbers when —...
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Getting started Soft keys — Shortcut keys. Any function that can be turned on or off can be programmed into these four keys. If the light above one of these keys glows, this indicates the setting that’s been programmed into it (see page 2.15) is turned on.
Getting started Panel display (Liquid Crystal Display) Fax standby display shows the machine’s status and messages you through operation. Note: Make sure the machine is in the fax mode. If the machine is not in the fax mode, press change to the fax mode. Machine’s status.
Getting started Communication options menu display Machine setting menu display To access the communication options menu, press To access the machine setting menu, press , [Mach Set]. MENU MENU (In “Beyond the basics,” beginning on page 2.1, we’ll explain these functions) (See “General reference”...
Getting started Some guidelines Acceptable document size How to set the document The acceptable dimensions as follows: When setting the documents in the Automatic Document Feeder •In the Automatic Document Feeder(ADF) •On the Flatbed Scanner(FBS) glass Align your document to the rear left corner. Adjust the document guide to fit your docu- ments.
Remove the previous page and place the next page. 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 Select resolution and contrast. Then press START grayscale mode to virtually any fax machine currently in use.
Getting started TTI select Select scanning size to be sent When you send a fax message, your TTI is automatically printed at the top of docu- When you send or store your document, usually the machine automatically detects ments you send. You can select one of three TTI you’ve stored in your machine. the size of your document when it is placed on the ADF or FBS glass.
Getting started Sending a fax Using memory transmission Sending a fax from the ADF Your fax machine has a great memory! Take advantage of it, and you could: Adjust the document guides to fit the Save Time. By using your fax machine’s memory, you won’t have to wait for your page(s) you’ll be faxing.
Getting started Sending a fax from the FBS glass 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 Set your document that cannot be placed in the ADF on the FBS glass one page at a first page of your document into memory, then dials the other fax.
Getting started 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 You also can fax a document using either the monitor speaker or the optional handset to dial the call.
Getting started Redialing To redial a voice call manually using the optional handset: Lift the optional handset to get a dial tone. If your fax call fails, your machine automatically redials it. In the Auto Redial mode, your fax automatically redials the number every minute until one of the following hap- Press [Redial].
Getting started Receiving faxes Answering calls manually Reception modes In any reception mode, you can always answer calls manually if you have an Your fax machine has five different reception modes — Tel Ready, Fax Ready, optional handset installed. Just pick it up, as you would if using a normal phone. Fax/Tel Ready, Tel/Fax Ready and Ans/Fax Ready.
Getting started Fax/Tel Ready mode Using an answering machine with your fax machine To connect your answering machine to your fax machine: The Fax/Tel Ready mode is a combination of the Fax Ready and Tel Ready modes. Set the fax machine for Ans/Fax Ready. Use it if: An optional handset is installed on your fax machine Set your answering machine to answer calls after no more than two rings.
Beyond the Basics Autodialer Your fax machine’s autodialer stores your most frequently called phone and fax Special Dialing Characters numbers for instant recall so you don’t have to remember them. It’s something like Your fax machine allows you to enter special dialing characters when programming an electronic phone book.
Beyond the Basics Using one-touch numbers Next, the now displays (see right): Your fax machine stores up to 78 one-touch numbers using the keys marked 01–78. You can also program the following three items: Entering or changing a one-touch number •...
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Beyond the Basics Erasing a one-touch number To enter the Alternative number: Press , [Enter]. MENU Select the “Alt.No.” and press [Enter]. shows the one-touch number list. Note: If a alternative number is already Select the one-touch key which you want to erase. registered in this one-touch key, it is Note: You can select the one-touch key by pressing that key on the control shown on the...
To dial a phone call using a one-touch number, you must have an optional handset ously stored number. attached to your machine. (Contact your authorized Muratec dealer to order an Note: You can select the speed-dial number optional handset.)
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Beyond the Basics Enter the alternative number using the numeric keypad. The number can be Next, the now displays (see right): up to 40 characters long. You can also program the following three Press [Enter] to save the setting and continue. items: •...
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Beyond the Basics Erasing a speed-dial number Fax dialing via speed-dial To dial a fax call using a speed-dial number: Press , [Enter]. MENU shows the speed-dial number list. Place the document and select the resolution and contrast you require. Select the speed-dial number in which you want to store a number or change Toggle between transmission from the feeder or from memory if necessary, by a previously stored number.
Beyond the Basics Using call group Printing a group directory Your machine can also print a call group directory. This lists all your stored autodialer If you frequently send the same fax message to more than one location, store the numbers by Location and lists the groups to which these numbers belong.
Beyond the Basics EasyDial directory dialing If an EasyDial call fails If an EasyDial call fails, what happens next depends upon the kind of call it was. EasyDial directory dialing makes your autodialer even more like an electronic phone book. EasyDial sorts and displays numbers alphabetically according to their If it was a fax call …...
Beyond the Basics Broadcasting Broadcasting basics Delayed broadcasting The fastest way to fax one document to many recipients is to broadcast it. What if you want the broadcast to take place later? That’s the purpose of setting up a delayed broadcast. In an ordinary broadcast, you send the fax as you normally would, except you add more fax numbers.
Beyond the Basics 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 Enter the fax number for the delayed trans- which you can program up to 31 days in advance. mission document.
Beyond the Basics Reviewing or cancelling delayed commands Reviewing or cancelling parts of a broadcast You also can review or cancel certain numbers within a broadcast: If you’ve stored a delayed command in your fax machine, it will hold it in memory until it either completes the command successfully or reaches its maximum number Press REVIEW COMMANDS...
Beyond the Basics Batch transmission Batch transmission allows you to store multiple documents in an electronic “basket” Press [Enter] to save the number. throughout the day and then fax that entire basket to one location. To do this, just tell the machine when and where the transmission should go. When Next, instruct your fax to send from this batch box in one of the following that date and time arrives, your machine will transmit each document in the batch ways:...
Beyond the Basics Printing a list of batch boxes Storing a document for batch transmission You can easily print a list of your batch boxes. The list includes each box’s identifier Your fax machine can store up to 40 documents (each document can include one number, the Location , fax number and date/time the transmission should start.
Beyond the Basics Printing a document stored in a batch box To print a document stored in a batch box: Press , [Enter]. MENU Select the batch box storing the document you want to print. Press [Document]. Select the document’s file number (01–40). Press [PrintDoc].
Beyond the Basics Special features Your fax machine has numerous special features to make your communication easier. Setting the Soft Key We’ll cover them here. Press , [Mach Set] and select “D.Soft Key”. MENU Press [Enter]. Soft Keys Soft Keys are shortcut keys. You can program the soft keys on the control panel to shows the function name currently turn on or off any function with just the touch of a button.
Beyond the Basics Macros Communications functions: • Delayed transmission (explained on pages 2.10–2.11) In order to complete some operations on your machine, you may have to follow sev- • Regular polling (page 2.22) eral steps and press several different buttons. But programming your machine’s •...
Beyond the Basics Erasing a Macro key of copy standby mode appears, which means the machine is ready to register the Press MACRO PROGRAM NEXT steps into the Macro key. Note: It keeps beeping and blinking the Select the Macro key ( 1 –...
Beyond the Basics Fax dialing with the Macro key Setting the activity journal To dial a fax call using a Macro key: Just as a checkbook records your daily financial transactions, your fax machine keeps an activity journal which records its 100 most recent fax transactions. The Place the document and select resolution and contrast you require.
Select “ReportType” then press [Enter]. machine, but the function works only when you send a fax to a compatible Muratec machine. (Consult your authorized Muratec dealer with any questions about such compatibility.) Choose the type of report you want, based on the fax machines to which you’re transmitting.
Beyond the Basics Enlarge transmission Fax & Copy You can transmit your document with enlarging. With the Fax & Copy feature turned on, your machine asks if you want to make a copy of a document each time it transmits that document from memory. Note: You can select a preset enlargement ratio, or directly enter the ratio using the numeric keypad.
Beyond the Basics Cover page Note: If you want to erase characters, press [Clear] to erase to the left. If you want to change just one character in the number, move the cur- Your fax machine can store a cover page to send at the beginning of each outgoing sor by using cursor key, and press [Clear] to erase it.
Beyond the Basics Polling When your machine polls for documents, it dials the number and, upon making con- tact with the other machine, begins receiving the document as if the other machine Polling allows someone to fax a document to you without having to make the call or had placed the call.
Beyond the Basics Limiting polling access to your fax machine Press [Enter] to save the number. Your machine’s closed network setting (see page 2.48) works for polling, also. If a Press calling fax doesn’t “present” the proper passcode, it cannot poll from your fax. START Note: If you’re using the Block Junk Fax feature (see pages 2.48–2.49), even When your machine polls for documents, it dials each number and, upon making...
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Beyond the Basics Note: If the security reception (pages 2.44–2.45) is activating, the machine To add more fax numbers, press [Broadcas] between each one to insert a dose not print received document regardless of this setting. comma, then enter the number as described in step 3. If [Broadcas] is not appeared on the , press until it appears.
0.5 on, 0.5 off, 1.0 on, 0.5 off, 0.5 on, 3.0 off If you still have a problem after trying all of the patterns, please call the Muratec Customer Support Center. (From the United States, call 0.4 on, 0.6 off, 0.4 on, 4.6 off 972-364-3350.
Beyond the Basics Call request Tell the person at the other fax machine to press and to hang up START his/her handset. Don’t hang up your handset yet! You can send or receive a fax message and have a regular phone conversation on the same call (although, not at the same time).
Beyond the Basics F-Code communication F-Code: an introduction Creating or modifying an F-Code box , the United Nations agency that standardizes international telecommuni- Choosing the F-Code box type cations, has created a fax industry standard for using sub-addressing and password-based communication. One name for this standard is F-Code, and that’s Before you set up an F-Code box, first decide how your callers will use it —...
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Beyond the Basics To create or modify an F-Code box: If you chose Security: Keep pen and paper with you as you follow these steps. As you decide on a The security box has the following settings: sub-address and enter it into your machine, write it down. Remember to: (1) •...
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• Overwrite Doc — Overwriting documents (“Overwrite Doc.”) tells your documents manually. (You may want to contact your authorized machine if it should overwrite (erase) existing documents when it receives Muratec dealer regarding optional memory expansion.) a new one. Press [Enter] to save the sub-address and continue.
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Beyond the Basics To enter the sub-address: To set the Erase Tx Doc: This is same procedure in step 9. Please refer to step 9. Select “Erase Tx Doc” using the cursor key, and then press [Enter]. Then, select desired setting “On” or “Off”. To enter the password: On: Your machine erases the document from the box as soon as it sends it.
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Beyond the Basics If you chose Relay: To set the TTI Type: Select “TTI Type” using the cursor key, and then press [Enter]. The bulletin box has the following settings: Then, select the type of you want to appear on the faxes that are relayed •...
Beyond the Basics Printing a list of F-Code boxes Using a security box The list of F-Code boxes includes: Printing a document you receive (1) Each box’s identifier number (2) Box name (if any) When your fax machine receives a document via sub-addressing to an F-Code (3) Sub-address security box, your machine prints a message to let you know.
Beyond the Basics Using a bulletin box Printing a document stored in a bulletin box You can print a document stored in your machine’s F-Code bulletin boxes without erasing the document from memory. Storing a document Your fax machine can store up to 30 documents in each bulletin box. To print a stored document: Note: For this operation to work, two things must be true: Press...
Beyond the Basics Erasing an empty F-Code box Select the file number (01-30) of the document you want to erase. If you want to erase the all documents in this bulletin box, select file number An F-Code box must be empty in order to erase it. (If you select an F-Code box in “00”.
Beyond the Basics F-Code transmission and polling Enter the fax number either by pressing a With F-Code, your machine can send secure transmissions, perform relay broadcast one-touch key, entering a speed-dial number initiations and even poll from other -equipped machines, regardless of manu- or dialing from the numeric keypad.
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Beyond the Basics Enter the fax number either by pressing a one-touch key, entering a speed-dial number or dialing from the numeric keypad. Important: Do not press , if you want START to delay this transmission. What you do now depends on when you want the transmission to begin.
Beyond the Basics Programmable one-touch keys Using the power of programmable one-touch keys Use the numeric keypad to enter the fax In order to complete some operations on your machine, you may have to follow sev- number exactly as your machine should dial eral steps and press several different buttons.
Beyond the Basics Programming a broadcast / group If you want the broadcast to begin immediately every time you press the key, press [Exit] and skip to step 9. 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 If you want to delay the broadcast, select “Delayed Tx”...
Beyond the Basics Programming regular polling Next, tell your fax to carry out this delayed command one of these ways: Note: You cannot program continuous polling into a programmable one-touch key. Option 1: Perform the command once at a For more information on continuous polling, see page 2.22. certain time on a certain day of the month.
Beyond the Basics Programming a batch transmission Programming an F-Code transmission For this operation to work, two things must be true: For this operation to work, two things must be true: • The batch box you’re using must exist on your fax machine. •...
Beyond the Basics Programming F-Code polling Use the numeric keypad to enter the appro- For this operation to work, three things must be true: priate password for the box. • The document which you’re polling must exist in the remote fax’s F-Code box ( Note: If there isn’t a password for this standard sub-addressing/password box).
Beyond the Basics Erasing a programmable one-touch key Use the numeric keypad to enter the appro- Press , [Enter]. priate password for the box. MENU shows the programmable one-touch number list. Note: If there isn’t a password for this box, skip to step 10. Select the programmable one-touch key which you want to erase.
Beyond the Basics Fax dialing with programmable one-touch To dial a fax call using a programmable one-touch number: Place 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.
Beyond the Basics Security features Your machine has a number of security features to keep your private fax documents Security reception private, avoid unwanted outside communication and even protect against unautho- Security reception tells your machine to keep all received faxes in memory (but not rized use of your machine.
Beyond the Basics Printing from security reception / Turning off security reception Masking the When security reception is on, an incoming fax goes directly into your machine’s To prevent unauthorized long-distance calls, some office telephone systems require memory and the light comes on.
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Beyond the Basics Autodialing while using the mask If you chose “Mode 2” — as you autodial, load the code In this mode, you don’t have to add the to the autodialer setting. Instead, you Note: The following instructions presume you understand how to set and use your enter the manually each time you autodial: machine’s autodialer.
Beyond the Basics Performing batch transmission while using the mask Setting security transmission Note: The following instructions presume you are familiar with how to set and use Your fax’s security transmission feature provides extra assurance that your documents both your machine’s autodialer and its batch transmission feature. If you go where you’re sending them.
For maximum communications security, use a closed network. This limits your Your fax machine’s Block Junk Fax feature lets you bar the gates against unautho- machine to only communicating with other Muratec fax machines which can “pre- rized incoming faxes (“junk fax”). But before you block junk fax, first understand sent”...
Beyond the Basics Using department codes now shows blocked numbers list. You can keep track of how your machine is used through its department code feature. If you want to enter or erase a number, go on to When the department code setting is activated, the machine reminds each user to step 5.
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Beyond the Basics Turning the department code setting on and off Press START Press MENU Use the numeric keypad to enter the appro- priate four-digit department code. Press [Setting]. Press [Enter]. Note: If department code operation is pro- tected (see below), the fax beeps briefly and then returns to standby mode.
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Beyond the Basics Settings for transmission Scan settings Setting Default setting: Primary resolution: Normal, Primary contrast: Normal Default setting: ON. Four different settings tell your machine how to scan documents. The initial factory “Line noise,” or static on the line during a call, can easily disrupt the flow of data settings are probably right for most applications, so try using them before changing from one fax machine to another.
Beyond the Basics Memory transmission Quick Memory transmission Default setting: ON. Default setting: ON. Your fax machine has a great memory! Take advantage of it, and you could: Using Quick Memory transmission can save you time over standard memory trans- missions.
Beyond the Basics Image rotate transmission Default setting: ON. When this feature is activated, if you set letter-sized document in the sideways direction( ), the image will be sent rotated by 90°. Press , 0, 3, [Enter]. MENU Choose desired setting you want using the cursor key.
Beyond the Basics Settings for reception Print settings Reduction margin Your fax machine’s reduction margin is measured in millimeters (mm). We’ll define You can set three parameters for printing received fax messages: reduction margin by explaining how it’s used: • Print reduction rate When a fax message enters your machine’s electronic brain, the machine measures •...
Beyond the Basics Adjusting the print settings Setting Default setting: Rx reduction rate: Normal, Reduction margin: 40 mm, Default setting: ON. Paper saving:OFF. “Line noise,” or static on the line during a call, can easily disrupt the flow of data from one fax machine to another.
Beyond the Basics Settings for dialing Changing the dialing pause length Changing redial settings Default setting: 2 sec. Default setting: Number of redial: 2 times, Redial interval: 1 minute. The pause is set by the factory to last two seconds, but you can set it to last as long It’s up to you how many times the fax redials a number and how long it waits as ten seconds if necessary.
Beyond the Basics Settings for operation Setting of the silent mode To effect the settings of the silent mode: Default setting: OFF. Select “Silent” and press [Enter]. Silent mode allows you to mute the ringer, the alarm and the key tones. Select “ON”...
Beyond the Basics If you turned off the alarm or the key tones in the steps above, your machine Adjust the monitor speaker’s volume gives you the option of setting the volume for the alarm and key tones, proceed to step 9. Default setting: Medium.
Beyond the Basics Panel auto reset time Printing your fax settings After you’ve programmed settings into your machine, print a fax settings list. Note: Default: After three minutes We recommend this, particularly if you’re sharing the machine with other users, The machine returns to its initial condition automatically after a certain period of who might change the settings.
Make repeated copies to help evaporate any ing pages. internal moisture. If that doesn’t resolve the problem, call your authorized Muratec dealer or Muratec Customer Support. Alarm Check # of documents You placed fewer pages into your fax machine Your fax machine sounds an alarm tone —...
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Wait for the fax to complete the regular Mirror carriage error The mirror carriage of your machine has become polling operation, then try again. inoperable. Call your authorized Muratec dealer Enter number (0-32) You tried to enter a call group number greater or Muratec Customer Support.
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The printer unit of your fax machine has become 30 locations or less You tried to enter too many numbers for broad- inoperable. Call your authorized Muratec dealer cast through the numeric keypad. or Muratec Customer Support. You can enter up to 230 numbers for broadcast...
If that doesn’t help and .1.4 Someone pressed at the receiving fax machine. STOP the problem persists regularly, call your authorized Muratec dealer. .1.5 The fax machine didn’t detect the silence at the end of the call for receiving Error reports .2.3 Poor phone line conditions made fax communication impossible.
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Just in case … .2.3 Bad phone line conditions made fax communication impossible. Conditions “Check Message” printouts can change rapidly, so try the call again later. When there’s a problem with a fax call and your machine detects an error, it pro- .3.1 The page counter in your fax machine detected a document feeder error dur- duces an error printout headed by the words “Check Message.”...
Q: Sometimes, I try to send a fax while using either the optional handset or the The Muratec Information System is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a feature. But, when the other side answers, I hear a horrible...
Just in case … Q: Can I transmit a document that’s extra long? Q: The specifications (page .2 in “General reference”) list an average per-page transmission time, but when I transmit a page it can take much longer. Why? A: Yes, if the receiving fax machine is equipped to handle long documents. Many machines have a special setting which allows them to receive documents that A: We base this specification on transmission of an industry-standard test docu- exceed the normal length.
Just in case … Receiving faxes Polling Q: My fax never answers. What’s wrong? Q: What’s the purpose of polling? A: Check to make sure your fax machine is properly connected to a working A: Polling lets you automatically “pull” a document which is set in another fax power outlet and phone jack.
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Bit — The smallest unit of information in a computer. Some Muratec fax machines, which Confidential transmission — See SecureMail. are actually computers “dedicated” to telecommunications, allow users to change bits of infor- Confirmation report —...
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SMSE transmission. Muratec Group 3 fax machines offer the fastest transmissions allowed by the switches — Dual in-line package switch; a two-position on/off switch. Many Muratec fax when communicating with other Group 3 units.
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See also Secure polling. Monitor — A speaker in most Muratec fax machines which allows the user to hear the dial- Private line — (Or leased line.) A service offered by many telephone systems; provides an ing process.
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SecureMail — Allows a Muratec fax user to send a document to or receive one into (usually ment, the encoding technique and the condition of the phone line (clean, noisy, etc.) Any something confidential) an “electronic mail box.”...