Page 1 MODEL FO-3150 FACSIMILE OPERATION MANUAL 1. Installation 2. Sending Faxes 3. Receiving Faxes 4. Making Copies 5. Answering Machine Connection 6. Special Functions 7. Printing Lists 8. Maintenance 9. Troubleshooting...
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Page 3 Recording system Laser Halftone (grayscale) 64 levels Compatibility ITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode *Based on Sharp Standard Chart at standard resolution, excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only). **The yields may vary depending on coverage and operating conditions.
Page 4 Paper tray capacity A4: Approx. 200 sheets of copier paper, or 70 g/m 180 sheets of copier paper (at room 80 g/m temperature; maximum stack height should not be higher than the line on the tray) Recommended paper weight: Copy Bond 70 g/m Compression scheme MR, MH, MMR...
Page 5: Important Safety Information
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
Page 6 Never install telephone sockets in wet locations unless the socket is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch bare telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents A Look at the Operation Panel 1. Installation Unpacking Checklist ........9 Connections .
Page 8 Table of Contents 4. Making Copies 5. Answering Machine Connection Connecting an Answering Machine ......70 Using the Answering Machine Connection .
Page 9: A Look At The Operation Panel
A Look at the Operation Panel TEL FAX A.M. Number keys Use these keys to dial numbers, and enter numbers and letters when storing auto-dial numbers. Display This displays messages and prompts to help you operate the machine. Arrow keys Use these keys to scroll through and select settings, and to search for auto- dial numbers.
Page 10 COPY/HELP key When a document is in the feeder, press this key to make a copy of a document. At any other time, press this key to print out the Help List, a quick reference guide to the operation of your fax machine. RESOLUTION / RECEPTION MODE key When a document is in the feeder, press this key to adjust the resolution for faxing or copying.
Page 11: Installation
1. Installation Unpacking Checklist Before setting up, make sure you have all of the following items. If any are missing, contact your dealer or retailer. Original document Operation support manual Toner cartridge Drum Paper tray cartridge (this is pre- installed in the machine) Rapid Key Paper tray...
Page 12: Connections
Connections Connections Connecting the power cord Plug the power cord into a 220-230 V, 50 Hz, earthed AC (2-prong) outlet. Caution: The power outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible. The machine does not have a power on/off switch, so the power is turned on and off by simply plugging in or unplugging the power cord.
Page 13 Connections Note: If your area experiences a high incidence of lightning or power surges, we recommend that you install surge protectors for the power and telephone lines. Surge protectors can be purchased from your dealer or at most telephone specialty stores. Attaching the paper trays Attach the paper tray Attach the paper tray...
Page 14 Connections Attach the received document tray Make sure that the Attach the original flanges face up document support...
Page 15 Connections Extension phone (optional) If desired, you can connect an extension phone to the TEL. SET socket on the machine. ♦ To connect an answering machine to the machine, see page 70. Remove the seal covering the TEL. SET socket. Connect the extension phone line to the TEL.
Page 16: Installing The Toner Cartridge
The starter toner cartridge included with your fax machine can print approximately 1,800 A4-size pages at 4% page coverage. ♦ When replacing the toner cartridge, use a Sharp FO-29DC toner cartridge. One cartridge can print about 3,700 A4-size pages at 4% coverage. ♦...
Page 17 Installing the Toner Cartridge The drum cartridge has been installed at the factory. Remove the protective board from above the drum cartridge, and then grasp the tabs on the drum cartridge handle with both hands and gently pull the cartridge out of the machine.
Page 18 Installing the Toner Cartridge Place your thumb on the centre of the handle where it is marked PUSH, and push the handle down and in so that the cartridge fits into place. Close the print compartment cover, pressing down firmly on each side to make sure it is completely closed.
Page 19: Resetting The Drum Counter
Installing the Toner Cartridge START Press CLR DRUM COUNT STOP Press to exit. Resetting the drum counter Each time you install a new drum cartridge, follow the steps below to reset the drum counter to zero. Display: FUNCTION Press once and four times.
Page 20: Loading Printing Paper
Loading Printing Paper Loading Printing Paper The paper tray holds A4 paper. ♦ Up to 200 sheets of 70 g/m paper can be loaded. ♦ Up to 180 sheets of 80 g/m paper can be loaded. Caution! Do not use the blank side of paper that has already been printed on. Remove the paper tray cover.
Page 21 Loading Printing Paper Insert the stack of paper firmly into the tray, print side up. • Make sure that the stack is not higher than the marked line. Loading too much paper may cause paper jams and misfeeds. • If paper remains in the tray, take it out and combine it into a single stack with the new paper before adding the new paper.
Page 22: Entering Your Name And Fax Number
Entering Your Name and Fax Number Entering Your Name and Fax Number Before you begin sending faxes, enter your name and fax (telephone) number as explained below and enter the date and time as explained on page 22. Once you enter this information, it will automatically appear at the top of each fax page you send.
Page 23 Press Enter your name by pressing number keys for each letter as shown in the chart below. Up to 24 characters can be entered. Example: SHARP = 7777 44 2 777 SPACE = ♦ To enter two letters in succession that require the same key, press SPEAKER after entering the first letter.
Page 24: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time The date and time appear in the display and are printed at the top of every page you fax. Set the date and time as shown below. STOP START FUNCTION Display: FUNCTION Press...
Page 25 Setting the Date and Time Enter a two-digit number for the month (“01” for January, “02” for February, “12” for December, etc.). Example: January DATE 05-01-2004 The currently set time Enter the year (four digits). appears (example): Example: 2004 TIME 12:19 Enter a two-digit number for the hour (“00”...
Page 26: Setting The Reception Mode
Setting the Reception Mode Setting the Reception Mode Your fax machine has three modes for receiving incoming faxes: FAX mode: Select this mode when you only want to receive faxes on your line. The fax machine will automatically answer all calls and receive incoming faxes. TEL mode: This mode is the most convenient for receiving phone calls.
Page 27: Volume Adjustment
Volume Adjustment Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume of the speaker and ringer using the up and down arrow keys. SPEAKER Speaker SPEAKER Press Display: Press to select the desired SPEAKER: HIGH volume level. SPEAKER • Press again to turn off the SPEAKER: MIDDLE speaker.
Page 28: Error Beep Off
Volume Adjustment Ringer Display: Press to select the desired RINGER: HIGH volume level. SPEAKER (Make sure that has not been RINGER: MIDDLE pressed and a document is not loaded in the feeder.) RINGER: LOW • The ringer will ring once at the selected level.
Page 29: End Beep Off
Volume Adjustment End beep off The fax machine normally sounds one long beep when transmisson, reception, or copying ends normally. If you wish to turn off the end beep, follow the steps below. Display: FUNKTION Press once and 3 times. OPTION SETTING Press once and...
Page 30: Key Tone Off
Volume Adjustment Key tone off The fax machine normally sounds a beep (key tone) each time you press a key on the operation panel. If you wish to turn off the key tone, follow the steps below. Display: FUNKTION Press once and 3 times.
Page 31: Pbx And Display Settings
PBX and Display Settings PBX and Display Settings PBX Connection If the fax machine is connected to a PBX, you must set it for PBX operation. Display: FUNCTION Press once and 3 times. OPTION SETTING Press once and 10 times. PBX CONNECTION 1=YES, 2=NO Press...
Page 32: Flash Select Setting For Pbx
PBX and Display Settings Flash Select Setting for PBX Note: This setting is normally only used in Germany. In other countries, you can try changing the setting if you encounter difficulty with the default setting. If your fax machine is connected to a PBX and the PBX uses the “Flash” method to connect to an outside line, you must select the appropriate Flash Select setting depending on whether your PBX line is a normal telephone line or an ISDN line (or other high-speed line).
Page 33: Setting The Display Language
PBX and Display Settings Setting the Display Language If desired, you can change the language used in the display, reports and lists. Press the keys on the operation panel as follows: Display: FUNCTION Press once and 3 times. OPTION SETTING LANGUAGE Press once and...
Page 34: Sending Faxes
2. Sending Faxes Transmittable Documents Size and weight Minimum document size: Minimum size Minimum weight 148 mm 52 g/m² 140 mm Maximum document size: The maximum size and weight of documents that you can load in the document feeder depend on how many pages you load. 20 pages at once: 1 page at a time (manual feeding): Size: A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Page 35: Loading The Document
Loading the Document Other restrictions ♦ The scanner cannot recognise yellow, greenish yellow, or light blue ink. ♦ Ink, glue, and correcting fluid on documents must be dry before they pass through the document feeder. ♦ All clips, staples, and pins must be removed from documents before loading in the feeder.
Page 36: Removing A Document From The Feeder
Loading the Document Adjust the resolution and/or contrast settings as explained on page 35, then dial the receiving machine as explained on page 38. Removing a document from the feeder If you need to remove a document from the feeder, open the operation panel. Important! Do not try to remove a document without opening the operation panel.
Page 37: Adjusting The Resolution And Contrast
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast If desired, you can adjust the resolution and contrast before sending a document. ♦ The default resolution setting is STANDARD and the default contrast setting is AUTO. ♦ You must adjust the settings each time you don’t want to use the default settings.
Page 38 Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Load the document(s). • The document must be loaded before the resolution and contrast can be adjusted. Display: RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE Press one or more times until STANDARD :AUTO the desired resolution and contrast settings appear in the display. FINE :AUTO •...
Page 39: Changing The Default Resolution
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Changing the default resolution If desired, you can change the default resolution for faxing documents to FINE. Follow the steps below. FUNCTION Display: OPTION SETTING Press once and 3 times. Press once. FINE PRIORITY Press once.
Page 40: Sending A Fax By Normal Dialling
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling SPEAKER With Normal Dialling, you press and dial by pressing the number keys. ♦ Normal Dialling allows you to listen to the line through the speaker to make sure the other fax machine is responding.
Page 41: Sending A Fax By Automatic Dialling
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling START Wait for the connection. When you hear a fax tone, press on the fax machine. • If a person answers and you are using an extension phone, ask them to START press their Start key. When you hear the fax tone, press on your fax machine and then hang up.
Page 42 Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Rapid Keys Attach the Rapid Key labels above the Rapid Keys. SPEED DIAL When you store a number in a Rapid Key, write the name of the party on the label. Storing fax numbers for automatic dialling Display: FUNCTION Press...
Page 43 Enter a name by pressing number keys for each letter as shown in the chart below. Up to 20 characters can be entered. (If you do not wish to enter a name, go directly to Step 6.) Example: SHARP = 7777 44 2 777 SPACE = ♦...
Page 44: Editing And Clearing Auto-Dial Numbers
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling START Press If you selected a Speed Dial number in Step 2, the display will briefly show STORED, and then <NEW NUMBER>. Go to Step 7. If you did not select a Speed Dial number in Step 2, the display will show the next available Speed Dial number.
Page 45 Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Press for EDIT or for CLEAR. • If you selected CLEAR, go to Step 8. If you selected EDIT, make the desired changes to the number. • Press to move the cursor to the digit or digits you wish to change, and then enter the new digit.
Page 46: Rapid Key Dialling
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Rapid Key Dialling If the number you want to dial has been stored as a Speed Dial number from 01 to 10, you can dial it by pressing the corresponding Rapid Key. Load the document(s). RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE •...
Page 47: Speed Dialling
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Speed Dialling Speed Dialling can be used to dial any number that has been stored as a Speed Dial number. Load the document(s). RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE • If desired, press to set the resolution and/or contrast. READY TO SEND SPEED DIAL...
Page 48: Searching For An Auto-Dial Number
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Searching for an auto-dial number If you don’t remember the Rapid Key or Speed Dial number in which you have stored a full fax number, follow these steps to search for the number. Load the document(s). RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE •...
Page 49: Sending A Fax By Direct Keypad Dialling
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Sending a fax by Direct Keypad Dialling You can also enter a full number with the number keys and then press the START key to begin dialling. Note: Direct Keypad Dialling cannot be used to dial a number within the same PBX as your fax machine.
Page 50 Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Redial You can automatically redial the last number dialled on the fax machine. Load the document(s). RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE • If desired, press to set the resolution and/or contrast. READY TO SEND Press once. <REDIAL> appears in the display, followed by REDIAL the last number dialled.
Page 51: Automatic Redialling
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Automatic redialling If you use automatic dialling (including Direct Keypad Dialling) to send a fax and the line is busy, the fax machine will automatically redial the number. The fax machine will make two redial attempts at intervals of five minutes. During this time, RECALLING will appear in the display, followed by a two-digit number assigned to the fax job.
Page 52 Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Recall interval for automatic redialling If desired, you can change the interval at which the fax machine makes automatic redialling attempts. Display: FUNCTION Press once and 3 times. OPTION SETTING Press once and 2 times. RECALL INTERV.
Page 53: Error Correction Mode
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling The display briefly shows Press the numeric keys to enter the your selection, then: desired number of recall attempts (any 2-digit number from 00 to 10). FAX REMOTE # Example: 5 attempts STOP Press to exit.
Page 54: Cover Sheet
Cover Sheet Cover Sheet You can have the fax machine generate a cover sheet and send it as the last page of your fax transmission. The cover sheet includes the date and time, the receiver’s name and number if a Rapid Key or Speed Dial number is used, the sender’s name and number, and the total number of pages.
Page 55: Header Message
Cover Sheet STOP Press to return to the date and time display. Header message You can select one of four messages to add as a header to a cover sheet. The message is selected at the time of transmission and is effective for one transmission only.
Page 56: Batch Page Numbering
Batch Page Numbering Batch Page Numbering You can change the page numbering of the transmitted document from simple numbering ("P.01", "P.02", etc.) to batch numbering, which means that a slash and the total number of pages being sent are added after each page number (for example, "P.
Page 57: Broadcasting (Sending A Fax To Multiple Destinations)
Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations) Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations) This function allows you to send the same fax to as many as 20 different destinations in just one operation. ♦ When sending to multiple destinations, only auto-dial numbers can be used to dial the numbers of the receiving machines.
Page 58: Broadcasting Using A Group Key
Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations) Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each of the other destinations to which you wish to send the fax (maximum of 20). • To check your selected destinations, press to scroll through them. To STOP delete a destination, scroll to the destination and then press START...
Page 59: Storing Numbers In Group Keys
Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations) Storing numbers in Group Keys Group Keys allow you to send a fax to a group of fax machines by simply pressing the appropriate Group Key once. To store a group of numbers in a Group Key, follow the steps below.
Page 60 Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations) Select a destination using one of the following methods: Press a Rapid Key. SPEED DIAL Press and enter a 2-digit Speed Dial number. Press ) until the name of the destination appears in the display (if no name was stored, the number will appear).
Page 61: If The Memory Becomes Full
Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations) If the memory becomes full... If the memory becomes full while the document is being scanned, MEMORY IS FULL will appear in the display. ♦ START Press if you want to transmit the pages which have been stored up to that point in memory.
Page 62: Receiving Faxes
3. Receiving Faxes Using FAX Mode RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE To select FAX mode, press (with no document in the feeder) until the arrow in the display points to FAX. RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE A.M. When the reception mode is set to FAX, the fax machine will automatically answer all calls on one ring and receive incoming faxes.
Page 63: Using Tel Mode
Using TEL Mode Press once and once. NUMBER OF RING Press once. ENTER # (1-5) 1 Enter the desired number of rings (any The display briefly shows your selection, then: number from 1 to 5). RECALL INTERV. Example: 3 rings STOP Press to return to the date and time display.
Page 64 Using TEL Mode Answering on an extension phone connected to the same line Answer the extension phone when it rings. If you hear a soft fax tone, wait until your fax responds (the extension phone will go dead), then hang up. Beep Phone goes dead If the fax doesn't respond, or if the other party first talks to you and then...
Page 65: Using A.m. Mode
Using A.M. Mode Using A.M. Mode RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE To select A.M. mode, press until the arrow in the display points to A.M. RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE A.M. In A.M. mode, your fax will automatically receive voice and fax messages if you have connected an answering machine to the fax machine.
Page 66: Optional Reception Settings
Optional Reception Settings Optional Reception Settings Fax Signal Receive Your fax will automatically begin reception if you hear a soft fax tone after answering a call on an extension phone. If you use a computer fax modem to send documents on the same line, you must turn this function off in order to prevent your fax from mistakenly attempting to receive documents from the computer fax modem.
Page 67: Changing The Number For Remote Fax Activation
Optional Reception Settings Changing the number for remote fax activation If desired, you can use a number other than 5 to activate fax reception from an extension telephone. You can select any number from 0 to 9. Display: FUNCTION Press once and 3 times.
Page 68: Reception Ratio
Optional Reception Settings Reception Ratio The fax has been set at the factory to automatically reduce the size of received documents to fit the size of the printing paper. This ensures that data on the edges of the document are not cut off. If desired, you can turn this function off and have received documents printed at full size.
Page 69: Substitute Reception To Memory
Substitute Reception to Memory Substitute Reception to Memory In situations where printing is not possible, such as when your fax runs out of paper, the print cartridge needs replacement, or the paper jams, incoming faxes will be received to memory. When you have received a document in memory, FAX RX IN MEMORY will appear in the display, alternating with ADD PAPER &...
Page 70: Making Copies
4. Making Copies Your fax machine can also be used to make copies. Single and multiple copies (up to 50 per original) can be made, enabling your fax to double as a convenience office copier. Load the document(s) face down. (Maximum of 20 A4 pages.) RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE...
Page 71: Copy Cut-Off
Making Copies COPY/HELP When you are ready to begin copying, press If MEMORY IS FULL appears... If you place a large number of originals in the feeder, the memory may become full before all pages can be scanned (the display will show MEMORY START IS FULL).
Page 72: Answering Machine Connection
5. Answering Machine Connection Connecting an Answering Machine If desired, you can connect an answering machine to your fax machine's TEL. SET socket This will allow you to receive both voice messages and faxes when you are out. ♦ Important: If the answering machine is not connected to the TEL. SET socket on the fax as shown, the setup will not operate properly.
Page 73: Using The Answering Machine Connection
Using the Answering Machine Connection Changing the outgoing message The outgoing message (OGM) of your answering machine should be changed to inform callers who want to send a fax to press their Start key. For example, your message might go as follows: "Hello.
Page 74: Optional A.m. Mode Settings
Optional A.M. Mode Settings How answering machine mode operates While you are out, all of your incoming calls will be answered by your answering machine and its outgoing message will play. Voice callers can leave a message. During this time, your fax will quietly monitor the line. If your fax detects a fax tone or a duration of silence greater than four seconds, it will take over the line and begin reception.
Page 75 Optional A.M. Mode Settings Time selections for the period of silence are 1 to 10 seconds. Quiet Detect Time has been set to 4 seconds at the factory. This gives the best performance with most answering machines; however, you may need to adjust this setting depending on the disconnect time of your answering machine.
Page 76: Quiet Detect Start Time
Optional A.M. Mode Settings Quiet Detect Start Time This setting can be used to delay the start of the Quiet Detect Time function. For example, if you want to insert a pause at the beginning of your answering machine’s outgoing message to ensure clear detection of fax signals, you can use this setting to delay the start of silence detection so that the pause will not cause the fax to take over the line.
Page 77: On A.m. Failure
Optional A.M. Mode Settings On A.M. Failure When this function is turned on, your fax will answer the call after 5 rings if the answering machine for some reason fails to answer before that time. This ensures that you will receive fax messages even if the answering machine’s tape fills up or the answering machine is not turned on.
Page 78: Special Functions
6. Special Functions Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes The Anti Junk Fax function allows you to block reception of faxes from parties that you specify. This saves paper by not printing out unwanted "junk" faxes. To use this function, follow the steps below to enter the fax numbers from which you do not wish to receive faxes.
Page 79 Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes Editing and clearing anti junk numbers If you need to make changes to a previously stored anti junk number, or clear a number, follow these steps: Display: FUNCTION ENTRY MODE Press once and twice. ANTI JUNK # Press once and twice.
Page 80: Polling (Requesting A Fax Transmission)
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling allows you to call another fax machine and have it send a document (previously loaded in its feeder) to your machine without operator assistance. In other words, the receiving fax machine, not the transmitting fax machine, initiates the transmission.
Page 81 Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Requesting transmission Dial the fax machine you want to poll using one of the following methods: SPEAKER • Press and dial the full number. Wait for the fax answerback tone. SPEAKER • Press and press a Rapid Key. Wait for the fax answerback tone. SPEED DIAL •...
Page 82 Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Load the document. RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE • If desired, press to set the resolution and/or contrast. READY TO SEND FUNCTION MEMORY POLLED Press once and 3 times. Press 1=SET, 2=CLEAR Press to select SET. 1=ONCE,2=REPEAT Press to allow polling only once, or to allow polling an...
Page 83 Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Clearing a memory polling document To clear a memory polling document from memory, follow these steps: FUNCTION MEMORY POLLED Press once and 3 times. Press 1=SET, 2=CLEAR Press to select CLEAR. START Press to clear the document. STOP Press to return to the date and time display.
Page 84: Polling Security
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling security Polling Security allows you to prevent unauthorized polling of your machine. When this function is turned on, polling will only take place when the fax number of the polling fax machine has been entered in your machine's list of permitted fax numbers (called "passcode numbers").
Page 85: Storing Fax Numbers For Polling Permission
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Storing fax numbers for polling permission You can store up to 10 fax numbers in your machine's list of permitted numbers. Display: FUNCTION Press once and twice. ENTRY MODE Press once and twice. PASSCODE MODE <NEW CODE>...
Page 86: Editing And Clearing Polling Permission Numbers
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Editing and clearing polling permission numbers If you need to make changes to a previously stored polling permission number, or clear a number, follow these steps: Display: FUNCTION Press once and twice. ENTRY MODE Press once and twice.
Page 87: Printing Lists
7. Printing Lists You can print lists showing settings and information entered in the fax machine, and a report showing recent fax transactions. The lists and report are described below. To print a list or report, follow these steps. Display: FUNCTION Press once and...
Page 88: Telephone Number List
Printing Lists Telephone Number List This list shows the fax numbers that have been stored for automatic dialling. Group List This list shows the fax numbers that have been stored in each Group Key. Setup List This list shows your current selections for the FUNCTION key settings. The list also shows your name and fax/telephone number as entered in the machine, and a sample of the header printed at the top of every page you transmit (HEADER PRINT).
Page 89: Transaction Report
Printing Lists Transaction Report This report is printed out automatically after an operation is completed to allow you to check the result. Your fax machine is set at the factory to print out the report only when an error occurs. ♦...
Page 90 Printing Lists Transaction Report print condition You can change the condition under which a Transaction Report is printed out. Follow the steps below. Display: FUNCTION Press once and 3 times. OPTION SETTING 5 times . Press once and TRANSACTION 1:ALWAYS PRINT Press once.
Page 91: Help List
Printing Lists Auto print-out of Activity Report You can set the Activity Report to print automatically whenever information on 30 fax transactions has accumulated. (A report can still be printed on demand at any time.) Follow these steps: Display: FUNCTION Press once and 3 times.
Page 92: Maintenance
8. Maintenance Scanning glass and rollers Clean the scanning glass and rollers frequently to ensure that your transmitted images and copies are of the highest quality. Open the operation panel (grasp the panel release and pull up), and wipe the scanning glass, rollers and white backplate with a soft cloth.
Page 93: The Housing
TONER EMPTY, REPLACE TONER, and CLR TONER COUNT will appear alternately in the display. Printing will no longer be possible. Replace the toner cartridge with the following cartridge: Sharp FO-29DC toner cartridge Grasp the print compartment cover at both sides as shown, and pull up to open the cover.
Page 94: Replacing The Drum Cartridge
The count will appear in the display. STOP When you are finished, press to exit. Replacing the drum cartridge When 20,000 pages have been printed, DRUM LIFE OVER will appear in the display. Replace the drum cartridge with the following cartrige: Sharp FO-29DR drum cartridge...
Page 95 Maintenance Grasp the print compartment cover at both sides as shown, and pull up to open the cover. • Caution! The fusing unit inside the print compartment becomes very hot during operation. Do not touch the inside of the compartment or the paper guide on the underside of the print compartment cover.
Page 96 Maintenance Insert the drum cartridge into the print compartment, holding the tabs on the drum cartridge handle with both hands. • To insert the cartridge, align the guides on the cartridge with the runners on the sides of the compartment. Replace the toner cartridge and close the print compartment cover (see page 14).
Page 97: Cleaning The Drum Cartridge
Maintenance Cleaning the drum cartridge If you find that characters or parts of an image are missing from your printed pages, the drum in the drum cartridge may need cleaning. Follow the steps below to clean the drum. Grasp the print compartment cover at both sides as shown, and pull up to open the cover.
Page 98 Maintenance Take a sheet of clean paper and roll it into a tube. Roll it tightly so that the diameter of the holes at each end is less than the thickness of your little finger. Gently wipe the surface of the drum with the rolled-up paper to remove any particles of toner caked on the drum.
Page 99: Troubleshooting
9. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions If you have any problems with your fax machine, refer to the following troubleshooting guide. Line error Problem Solution LINE ERROR appears in A line error occurs when your fax machine cannot the display. communicate correctly with the other fax machine. The error is usually due to a problem on the phone line.
Page 100: Dialling And Transmission Problems
Problems and Solutions Dialling and transmission problems Problem Solution No dial tone when you • Make sure that the telephone line is properly press the SPEAKER key. connected to both the TEL. LINE socket and the wall socket (see page 10). •...
Page 101: Reception And Copying Problems
Problems and Solutions A distorted image is • Noise on the telephone line may cause distortion. Try received at the other end. sending the document again. • ECM mode (see page 51) will help prevent distortions due to line noise. Note that ECM mode must be turned on in the other machine as well.
Page 102: General Problems
Problems and Solutions Received images are • Noise on the telephone line may cause distortion. distorted. Have the other party try sending the document again. • ECM mode (see page 51) will help prevent distortions due to line noise. Note that ECM mode must be turned on in the other machine as well.
Page 103 Problems and Solutions No reception occurs when • Make sure you have not run out of paper. polling is attempted. • Make sure the transmitting machine is in automatic reception mode. • If the transmitting machine has polling security, make sure that your fax number has been entered both in your machine and in the transmitting machine.
Page 104: Messages And Signals
Messages and Signals Messages and Signals Display messages ADD PAPER & / Check the printing paper. If the tray is empty, add PRESS START KEY paper and then press the START key. If there is paper (alternating messages) in the tray, make sure it is inserted correctly (take out the stack, align the edges evenly, and then reinsert it in the tray) and then press the START key.
Page 105 Messages and Signals LINE ERROR Transmission or reception was not successful. Press the STOP key to clear the message and then try again. If the error persists, see Line error on page 97. LINE IS IN USE An extension phone connected to the fax is being used.
Page 106: Audible Signals
Messages and Signals RECALLING This appears if you attempt to send a fax by automatic dialling and the line is busy or the receiving fax machine does not answer. Your fax machine will automatically reattempt the call. (See Automatic redialling on page 49.) TONER EMPTY/ The toner cartridge must be replaced.
Page 107: Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Paper Jams Clearing a jammed document If the original document doesn’t feed properly during transmission or copying, or DOCUMENT JAMMED appears in the display, first try pressing the START key. If the document doesn't feed out, open the operation panel and remove it. Important: Do not try to remove a document without opening the operation panel.
Page 108: Clearing Jammed Printing Paper
Clearing Paper Jams Clearing jammed printing paper If most of the jammed page is protruding from the back of the fax, remove the paper tray cover, pull the paper release lever toward you, and try pulling the page out. If the jammed page comes out, take out the rest of the paper in the tray, straighten the stack, put it back in the paper tray, and push down the paper release lever.
Page 109 Clearing Paper Jams Grasp the tabs on the drum cartridge handle with both hands and gently pull the cartridge out of the machine. Wrap the drum cartridge in a large sheet of paper as shown at right so that the green drum section is shielded from light, and place it gently on a level surface.
Page 110 Clearing Paper Jams Replace the drum cartridge, holding the tabs on the drum cartridge handle with both hands. • To insert the cartridge, align the guides on the cartridge with the runners on the sides of the compartment. Replace the toner cartridge and close the print compartment cover (see page 14).
Page 111: Index
Index Document sizes, 32 Document, maximum scanning size, 32 Activity Report, 85 Drum cartridge Activity Report, Auto Print Out, 89 Cleaning, 95 AM reception mode, 24, 71 Preparing, 15 Answering machine connection Replacing, 92 Activating, 71 Connecting, 70 On A.M. Failure, 75 ECM (Error Correction Mode), 51 Quiet Detect Start Time, 74 End beep off, 27...
Page 112 Index Line error, 97 TEL mode, 24, 61 Loading printing paper, 18 Reception Ratio setting, 66 Loading the document, 33 Redialling, 48, 49 Removing original document, 34 Resolution, 35 Ringer volume, 26 Memory, substitute reception to, 67 Scanning glass, cleaning, 90 Normal dialling, 38 Sender’s name and number, entering, Number of rings in FAX reception mode,...
Page 113 Beim Anschalten dieses Gerätes an Datenverabeitungsanlagen ist sicherzustellen, daß die Gesamtanlage den jeweiligen technischen Vorschriften entspricht. Caution This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Page 114 SHARP ELECTRONICS (NORDIC) AB Box 14098 Gustavslundsvägen 12 S-167 14 Bromma, Sweden Phone: (08) 634 3600 SHARP ELECTRONICA ESPAÑA S.A. Polígono Can Sant Joan, Parcela nº 8 08190 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, España Tel: (93) 581.97.00 SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN THAILAND...

Sharp FO-3150 Operation Manual

A Look at the Operation Panel

1 Installation

2 Sending Faxes

3 Receiving Faxes

4 Making Copies

5 Answering Machine Connection

6 Special Functions

7 Printing Lists

8 Maintenance

9 Troubleshooting

Index

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