Receiving Problems - Canon FAX-L160 Reference Manual

The documents you sent are too light.
Q Is the density setting changed to be lighter?
A Adjust the density for light documents to be darker. (See
"Density, " on p. 3-5.)
Q Are the scanning components of the machine clean?
A If the received document is spotted or dirty, clean the
scanning components. (See "Scanning Area, " on p. 7-6.)
Sending of documents is too slow.
Q Is the resolution set to <FINE>, <PHOTO> or <SUPER
FINE>?
A Setting the resolution to <STANDARD> reduces the
sending time.
Errors occur frequently while sending.
Q Are the telephone lines in poor condition, or do you
have a bad connection?
A Check if there is a device nearby that interferes with signal
transmission (e.g., microwave oven).
Cannot redial with [Redial/Pause].
Q Is <RESTRICT REDIAL> set to <ON>?
A When <RESTRICT REDIAL> is set to <ON>, Redialing is not
available. (See "Restricting Redial, " on p. 6-3.)
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Entering the fax number is required again after pressing [Start].
Q Is <CONFIRM FAX NO.> set to <ON>?
A When <CONFIRM FAX NO.> is set to <ON>, you need to
enter the fax number again after pressing [Start]. (See
"Confirming Entered Fax Numbers, " on p. 6-3.)
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Receiving Problems

Cannot receive a fax automatically.
Q Is the machine set to receive faxes automatically?
A For the machine to receive faxes automatically, the
receive mode must be set to <FaxOnly>, <FaxTel>, <NET
SWITCH>, or <AnsMode>. If you have set <AnsMode>,
confirm that an external telephone with answering system
or answering machine is connected to the machine and
that it is turned on with an outgoing message properly
recorded. (See "Basic Receiving Method, " on p. 3-21.)
Q Are documents stored in memory, leaving little or no
memory available?
A Print, send, or delete any documents stored in memory.
Q Has an error occurred during reception?
A Check the LCD for an error message. (See "LCD Messages, "
on p. 8-10.)
A Print an Activity Report and check for an error. (See
"ACTIVITY REPORT, " on p. 9-21.)