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Sharp FO-DC550 Facsimile Operation Manual

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MODEL
FO-DC550
OPERATION MANUAL
(for facsimile)
• INSTALLATION
• INITIAL SETTINGS
• CHOOSING SUITABLE
MEDIA
• HOW TO USE THE FAX
FUNCTION
• SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• APPENDIX
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  • Page 1 MODEL FO-DC550 OPERATION MANUAL (for facsimile) • INSTALLATION • INITIAL SETTINGS • CHOOSING SUITABLE MEDIA • HOW TO USE THE FAX FUNCTION • SPECIAL FUNCTIONS • TROUBLESHOOTING • APPENDIX Page...
  • Page 2 ♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠ For users in the USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) In order to program this information into your FAX machine, you should complete the following steps: See page 21 of this Operation Manual.
  • Page 4 If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. Sharp Electronics Corporation P.O. Box 650 Mahwah, NJ 07430-1163 Telephone: 1-800-BE-SHARP...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... i QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ... 3 LIST OF FAX FUNCTIONS... 6 INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS... 11 ● CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE CORD ...11 FINAL PREPARATIONS ... 12 ● CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES ...12 INITIAL SETTINGS PART NAMES... 13 A LOOK AT THE FAX OPERATION PANEL ... 14 ABOUT THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY...
  • Page 6 HOW TO USE THE FAX FUNCTION SENDING ORIGINALS ... 52 ● SETTING THE ORIGINAL ...52 OPTIONAL TRANSMISSION SETTINGS ... 54 ● ORIGINAL SIZE...54 ● RESOLUTION...55 ● CONTRAST ...55 ● COVER SHEET ...56 ● MESSAGE FUNCTION...57 ● TWO-SIDED ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION FUNCTION ...58 DIALING AND TRANSMITTING...

  • Page 7: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE The following quick reference guide provides brief explanations the operation of the machine. Selecting the transmission mode (p.26) Memory transmission mode MEMORY The indicator lights up when memory transmission mode is selected. Place the original Using the RSPF (p.52) face up Place the original...

  • Page 8: Sending A Fax

    Sending a fax Dialing methods Direct Dialing (p.59) SPEED/ Speed Dialing SEARCH (p.59) Rapid Key Dialing (p.59) SPEED/ Chain Dialing SEARCH (p.60) Speed Dial number or Rapid Key set for Chain Dialing when stored. Dial with the numeric keys and then press the [REDIAL/PAUSE] key.

  • Page 9: Receiving A Fax

    Select "POLLING MODE". * Another fax machine can also call your fax machine and request automatic transmission of a original placed in your machine. For this to take place, the reception mode of your machine must be set to "AUTO".

  • Page 10: List Of Fax Functions

    LIST OF FAX FUNCTIONS The FAX MAIN MENU is used to configure settings for the fax function and program information such as the fax number of the machine. The settings in the FAX MAIN MENU are shown below. The procedure for configuring settings is explained in "SELECTING SETTINGS FOR THE FUNCTION" (p.10). Menu item 0 : HOLD DATA PRINT 1 : TIMER MODE...
  • Page 11 Menu item 6 : AUTO LISTING Enable automatic printing of the Activity Report when information on a total of 50 fax transmissions/receptions accumulates. 1 : ON 2 : OFF 7 : PRINT SELECTION 1 : TRANSMISSION Select the condition for printing reports on fax transmissions. 1 : ALWAYS PRINTS 2 : ERROR ONLY 3 : NEVER PRINTS...
  • Page 12 Menu item 16 : RCV REDUCE 17 : BEEP LENGTH 18 : RINGER VOLUME 19 : BEEPER VOLUME 20 : DIAL MODE 21 : DISTINCTIVE RING 22 : INDEX PRINT 23 : DATE&TIME FORMAT 24 : PRINT HOLD MODE Settings (factory default setting appears in bold) When a fax is received that is larger that the printing paper, enable reduction of the fax to the size of the paper to avoid the fax being cut off.
  • Page 13 1 : 1 TIME Perform polling transmission once. 2 : REPEAT Perform polling transmission repeatedly. 8 : POLLING MODE Poll another fax machine. 9 : SERIAL POLL MODE Sequentially poll multiple fax machines. Settings (factory default setting appears in bold) Page...
  • Page 14 SELECTING SETTINGS FOR THE FUNCTION The general procedure for configuring settings for the fax function is explained below. Follow this procedure to configure the settings explained on pages 6 through 9. An item can also be selected after pressing the [MENU] key by pressing the numeric key for the item (the key Note corresponding to the number that appears in front of the item).

  • Page 15: Connections

    Chapter 1 INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE CORD Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the machine marked "LINE." Plug the other side into a standard (RJ11C) single-line telephone wall jack. Be sure not to plug this telephone line cord into the "TEL" jack. The "TEL"...

  • Page 16: Final Preparations

    FINAL PREPARATIONS CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES If desired, an answering machine or external telephone can be connected to the machine through the telephone jack, labeled "TEL," on the rear of the machine. ● Connecting an answering machine to the machine allows you to receive both voice and fax messages when you are out.

  • Page 17: Initial Settings

    Chapter 2 INITIAL SETTINGS PART NAMES Document glass Operation panel Front cover Paper tray Bypass tray paper guides RSPF Reversing tray Exit area Document feeder tray Bypass tray TEL jack LINE jack Paper output tray Paper output tray extension Power switch Handles Power cord Original guides...

  • Page 18: A Look At The Fax Operation Panel

    A LOOK AT THE FAX OPERATION PANEL Rapid keys Press one of these keys to dial a fax or telephone number automatically. [MEMORY] key / indicator Used for sending faxes in memory (indicator is lit) or direct sending (indicator is not lit). [SPEED/SEARCH] key Press this key to dial a two digit Speed Dial number.
  • Page 19 [LIST] key Press this key to select from a list of available reports. [SPEAKER] key Press this key to begin manual dialing. (To close the line, press the [SPEAKER] key again.) [2-SIDED TX] key Press this key to fax a two-sided original. [MODE SELECT] key / Mode indicators Press this key to select the mode.

  • Page 20: About The Liquid Crystal Display

    ABOUT THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY The machine is equipped with a two-line liquid crystal display (LCD) on the operation panel for displaying various messages and settings during operation. This LCD can display up to 20 characters on each line. When the machine is idle, the LCD shows the date, time, reception mode and the stand-by memory available.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Ringing Volume

    ADJUSTING THE RINGING VOLUME Adjust the ringing volume of the machine following the procedure below. Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [...

  • Page 22: Setting The Length Of Alarm Beeps

    SETTING THE LENGTH OF ALARM BEEPS You can select the length in seconds of the alarm beeps (emitted at the end of transmission and reception) following the procedure below. Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "4:USER PROGRAM"...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Alarm Beep Volume

    ADJUSTING THE ALARM BEEP VOLUME Adjust the volume of alarm beeps (emitted at the end of transmission and reception) following the procedure below. Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 24: Fax Setup

    FAX SETUP HOW TO ENTER CHARACTERS You can enter letters with the numeric keys. Letters are marked above each of the numeric keys [2] through [9]. To enter a letter, press the appropriate key repeatedly until the desired letter appears (the number of the key appears first, followed by letters in the order marked above the key).

  • Page 25: Entering Your Name And Fax Number

    Enter your name and fax number here and set the date and time as explained in the following section to have the fax machine include this information automatically at the top of your fax messages. Use the following procedure to enter your name and fax number: Press the [MENU] key.

  • Page 26: Setting The Date And Time

    INITIAL SETTINGS Press the [ENTER] key. SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The date and time that appear in the display are printed at the top of each page you transmit. Set the date and time by pressing the keys on the operation panel as shown below. If you enter an incorrect number, press the [CLEAR] key ( The time can be displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour format.
  • Page 27 To change the display format to 12-hour or 24-hour format, follow the steps below: Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [...
  • Page 28 INITIAL SETTINGS To change the order of display of the date, follow the steps below: Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [...

  • Page 29: Daylight Saving Time Setting

    Daylight Saving Time Setting Enable this setting to have the internal clock automatically move forward and backward at the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time. The clock will move forward and backward as follows: The first Sunday in April: 2:00 A.M. The last Sunday in October: 2:00 A.M.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Transmission Mode

    INITIAL SETTINGS SELECTING THE TRANSMISSION MODE The machine has two modes for sending faxes: memory transmission and direct transmission. To change modes, press the [MEMORY] key. The MEMORY indicator lights up when memory transmission is selected, and goes off when direct transmission is selected. Transmission takes place as follows in each mode: Memory transmission (the MEMORY indicator is lit) When a fax is sent from the RSPF and there are no previously stored fax jobs and no job in progress (the telephone...

  • Page 31: Selecting The Reception Mode

    SELECTING THE RECEPTION MODE Your machine has three modes for receiving incoming calls and faxes: ● AUTO mode: Select this mode when you only want to receive faxes on your telephone line. The machine will automatically answer all calls and receive incoming faxes. ●...

  • Page 32: Setting The Number Of Rings For Auto Reception

    INITIAL SETTINGS SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS FOR AUTO RECEPTION You can set the number of rings before the machine answers in AUTO mode following the procedure below. Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "4:USER PROGRAM"...

  • Page 33: Setting The Number Of Rings For Manual Reception

    SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS FOR MANUAL RECEPTION The number of rings before the machine answers in MANUAL mode can also be set. If you do not want the machine to answer at all in MANUAL Mode, select "0" in Step 4 below. Press the [MENU] key.

  • Page 34: Setting The Tray Selection

    INITIAL SETTINGS SETTING THE TRAY SELECTION (when the 250-sheet paper feed unit is installed) Follow the steps below to select the paper tray for received faxes. Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 35: Setting The Dial Mode

    SETTING THE DIAL MODE The machine can be used with both touch-tone and pulse telephone lines. Touch-tone uses tones of different pitches for each numeric key, while pulse lines use a series of pulses. Your machine must be set to match the kind of telephone line you are using: touch-tone or pulse.

  • Page 36: Setting The Number Of Recall Times

    INITIAL SETTINGS SETTING THE NUMBER OF RECALL TIMES The machine will automatically reattempt transmission when a transmission is not successful because the line is busy or a communication error occurs. This setting is used to select the number of recall attempts that will be made. •...
  • Page 37 When a communication error occurs You can select the number of recall attempts made when a communication error occurs. If "0" is entered, the machine will not make any recall attempts. Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "4:USER PROGRAM"...

  • Page 38: Setting The Recall Interval

    INITIAL SETTINGS SETTING THE RECALL INTERVAL The machine will automatically reattempt transmission when a transmission is not successful because the line is busy or a communication error occurs. This setting is used to select the interval between recall attempts. • If a transmission is still not successful after the set number of recall attempts is made, a report will Note print and the document will be cleared from memory.
  • Page 39 When a communication error occurs You can select the interval between recall attempts when a communication error occurs. An interval from 0 to 15 minutes can be selected. If the recall interval is set to 0 minutes, the machine will immediately call again after breaking the connection due to the communication error.

  • Page 40: Setting The Index Function

    INITIAL SETTINGS SETTING THE INDEX FUNCTION You can print an index mark along the edge of the pages in each job. This makes it easy to separate different jobs on the output tray. Use the following procedure to set the index function: Press the [MENU] key.

  • Page 41: Setting Resolution Priority

    SETTING RESOLUTION PRIORITY For most faxing jobs, you will most likely want to specify the resolution. However, you can also set a default resolution when no setting is made using the [RESOLUTION] key. To turn on this function, follow the procedure below: Press the [MENU] key.

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Machine For Use Witha Pc Modem

    INITIAL SETTINGS SETTING UP THE MACHINE FOR USE WITH A PC MODEM The machine is set to automatically begin reception if you pick up from an extension telephone and the machine detects a fax tone. However, if you are using a modem on the same line, you must deactivate this function: otherwise the machine will mistakenly attempt to receive the transmission from your computer.

  • Page 43: Using The Remote Reception Function

    USING THE REMOTE RECEPTION FUNCTION The machines Remote Reception feature is designed to allow you to activate fax reception from an extension telephone or a telephone directly connected to the machine. The Remote Reception function operates even when the FAX Signal Receive function is turned off. See "SETTING UP THE MACHINE FOR USE WITH A PC MODEM" on page 38.
  • Page 44 INITIAL SETTINGS Setting a Fax Remote Number: Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "13:FAX REMOTE NUMBER"...

  • Page 45: Distinctive Ringing

    DISTINCTIVE RINGING Distinctive ringing is a service offered by some telephone companies that allows you to use up to six different telephone numbers, each with a distinctive ringing pattern, on your regular single line. If you subscribe to a distinctive ringing service, you can set your fax to automatically answer when it detects one of these ringing patterns, and use the number corresponding to that pattern as an exclusive fax number.

  • Page 46: Storing Numbers For Automatic Dialing

    INITIAL SETTINGS STORING NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATIC DIALING Automatic Dialing is a quick and convenient way to dial by using only a Rapid key (Rapid Key Dialing), or pressing the [SPEED/SEARCH] key and select the SPEED and entering a two digit number (Speed Dialing). To use Automatic Dialing, you must first store the full number.

  • Page 47: Communication Mode

    Enter the name of the destination with the numeric keys. Enter the name of the location or party by pressing numeric keys as described in "HOW TO ENTER CHARACTERS" on page 20 (maximum of 20 characters). If you do not want to enter a name, skip this step.
  • Page 48 INITIAL SETTINGS Use the following procedure to clear numbers: Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "2:ENTRY MODE" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "2:ENTRY MODE" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "1:FAX NUMBER"...

  • Page 49: Storing Numbers Under Group Keys

    STORING NUMBERS UNDER GROUP KEYS Group keys allow you to dial a group of fax numbers by simply pressing the appropriate Group key once. They are convenient for the Broadcasting function, which is used to transmit an original to a group of fax machines. All Rapid keys can be programmed as Group keys.
  • Page 50 INITIAL SETTINGS Enter a name for the Group Key with the numeric keys. Enter the name of the group by pressing numeric keys as described in "HOW TO ENTER CHARACTERS" on page 20 (maximum of 20 characters). If you do not want to enter a name, skip this step.
  • Page 51 Deleting numbers from Group Keys: Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "2:ENTRY MODE" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "2:ENTRY MODE" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "1:FAX NUMBER"...

  • Page 52: Machine

    USING THE MACHINE WITH AN ANSWERING MACHINE QUIET DETECT TIME Quiet Detect Time is the function that enables the machine to be used along with an answering machine for both phone messages and faxes. After the answering machine has answered, any duration of silence longer than a certain threshold time will prompt the machine to take over the line and prepare to receive a fax.

  • Page 53: Answering Machine Backup

    If Quiet Detect Time is not working properly... With some answering machines, there is simply no Quiet Detect Time that will allow both reception of faxes and uninterrupted voice messages. Even in this case, however, you can set up the machine to receive both phone and fax messages from callers on touch-tone lines.

  • Page 54: Media

    Chapter 3 CHOOSING SUITABLE MEDIA ORIGINALS SUITABLE FOR FAXING Make sure that the originals you want to fax meet specifications and guidelines listed in this section. SIZE AND WEIGHT The size and weight of originals that you can load in the RSPF depend on whether you load one sheet at a time or several sheets at once.

  • Page 55: Unsuitable Originals

    Transparency films, tracing paper, or other transparencies ● Originals with plastic or metallic coatings • SHARP does not accept any responsibility for the loss or damage of originals. Note • Scanning an original that is longer than 500 mm will result in a misfeed.

  • Page 56: How To Use The Fax Function

    Chapter 4 HOW TO USE THE FAX FUNCTION The machine offers a range of sophisticated features that allow you to control image quality, reception mode, broadcasting, polling, and transmission priorities. Functions such as sending original(s) from memory and substituting reception into memory are possible, due to the large memory capacity. SENDING ORIGINALS SETTING THE ORIGINAL This section describes setting original(s) in the RSPF or on the document glass.
  • Page 57 When placing the Original on the document glass: Confirm that there are no original(s) in the RSPF, and open the RSPF. Place the original face down on the document glass. Align the original according to the original scale in the illustration below.

  • Page 58: Optional Transmission Settings

    OPTIONAL TRANSMISSION SETTINGS There are several transmission settings that you can make before dialing and transmitting an original. ORIGINAL SIZE The original size can be set to "8.5x11", "8.5x14", or "A4". The setting is only effective for one transmission. If desired, you can set a fixed original size that remains in effect for all transmissions. Press the [MENU] key.

  • Page 59: Resolution

    Super fine used alone. In order to transmit with FINE or SUPER FINE resolution, the receiving fax machine must also have that resolution. If it doesn't, the next best available setting will be used.

  • Page 60: Cover Sheet

    AUTOMATIC COVER SHEET IMPORTANT DATE : MAY-11-200X FRI 07:30 PM : SERVICE CENTER FAX # : 0333829161 FROM : SHARP FAX # : 0666211221 PAGES : 02PAGES WERE SENT (INCLUDING THIS PAGE) Press the [ENTER] key. ] key ( If the message function is selected, a message is printed.

  • Page 61: Message Function

    MESSAGE FUNCTION One of the following messages can be selected: "CONFIDENTIAL", "PLS. DISTRIBUTE", "URGENT", "PLS. CALL BACK", "IMPORTANT". If a message is selected when the cover sheet function is not used, the message will be added to the top of the Note first page of the fax.

  • Page 62: Two-Sided Original Transmission Function

    HOW TO USE THE FAX FUNCTION TWO-SIDED ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION FUNCTION The RSPF can be used to automatically fax a two-sided original. If desired, the back of the original can be rotated 180° before transmission. • The original must be placed in the RSPF when using the two-sided original transmission function. The Note document glass cannot be used.

  • Page 63: Dialing And Transmitting

    Once you have set the original (either in the RSPF or on the document glass), and have selected the desired transmission settings, you are ready to dial the number of the receiving fax machine and transmit the original. You can choose from one of the several ways of dialing that best suit your needs.

  • Page 64: Chain Dialing

    HOW TO USE THE FAX FUNCTION CHAIN DIALING The Chain Dialing function allows you to combine a Rapid Key or Speed Dial number (See "STORING NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATIC DIALING" (p.42)) set for Chain Dialing with another Rapid Key, Speed Dial number, or number dialed with the numeric keys to dial one fax number up to 50 digits long.

  • Page 65: Using The Search Key

    USING THE SEARCH KEY If you do not remember the Rapid key or Speed Dial number in which you have stored a particular fax number, you can search for the number by following the steps below: Press the [SPEED/SEARCH] key twice.

  • Page 66: If The Memory Becomes Full While Scanning An Original

    IF THE MEMORY BECOMES FULL WHILE SCANNING AN ORIGINAL If the memory becomes full while scanning an original, "MEMORY FULL ERROR" will appear in the display and scanning will stop. If the memory becomes full while the first page is being scanned, scanning will stop and the transmission will be canceled.

  • Page 67: Receiving Faxes

    RECEIVING FAXES You can set the machine to one of three modes of reception, AUTO, MAN. , or A.M. (Answering Machine). To select the reception mode, press the [RECEPTION MODE] key until the desired reception mode appears in the display. SPEED/ BROAD- MEMORY...

  • Page 68: Optional Reception Settings

    OPTIONAL RECEPTION SETTINGS The machine has various optional settings for the reception of faxes. TWO-SIDED RECEPTION This function is used to print a received fax consisting of two or more pages of the same size on both sides of the paper.

  • Page 69: Receive Reduce

    RECEIVE REDUCE You may on occasion receive faxes that are larger than the paper loaded in the machine. To ensure that you do not lose any part of the original, you should use the Receive Reduce function, which scales the fax to the printing paper size.

  • Page 70: When Using Manual Sending And Receiving

    WHEN USING MANUAL SENDING AND RECEIVING You need to use the [SPEAKER] key or an extension telephone to perform manual sending and receiving. For information about connecting an extension telephone See "CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES" (p.12). When the extension telephone rings, pick up the handset and converse.

  • Page 71: Special Functions

    Chapter 5 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS MEMORY Your machine has a memory area that can be used to store both incoming faxes and outgoing originals. ● Approximately 120 pages of average content can be held in memory for transmission and reception. Less can be held if any of the pages were scanned using fine or superfine resolution.

  • Page 72: Print Passcode

    SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "24:PRINT HOLD MODE" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "24:PRINT HOLD MODE" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ to select "1:ON" or "2:OFF". Select "1:ON"...

  • Page 73: Hold Data Print

    Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "25:PRINT PASSCODE" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "25:PRINT PASSCODE" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ to select "1:SET" and press the [ENTER] key. Selection "1:SET"...

  • Page 74: Transmission Reservation

    TRANSMISSION RESERVATION When your fax is busy receiving an original or transmitting an original from memory, you can "reserve" a transmission by setting the original (either in the RSPF or on the document glass), reading it into memory, and entering the fax number. Once the current operation is completed, your fax will automatically dial the number and transmit the original saving you from having to wait.

  • Page 75: Broadcasting

    This function allows you to send the same original to as many as 100 different locations with just one operation. Once the original is loaded, it is scanned and stored in memory. The fax numbers you have entered are then automatically dialed in succession, and the original is transmitted to each location. Your fax machine Original is scanned Select...

  • Page 76: Broadcasting Using A Group Key

    SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Broadcasting using a Group key If the fax machines to which you want to broadcast have all been programmed into one Group key, you can perform the broadcasting operation using the following simplified procedure. Refer to "STORING NUMBERS UNDER GROUP KEYS"...

  • Page 77: Polling

    Serial polling can be used to poll multiple fax machines (maximum of 100) in a single operation. POLLING You can request that another fax machine send you the original that is set in that fax machine. You can perform a polling operation at a scheduled time. (See "TIMER OPERATIONS" (p.79))

  • Page 78: Serial Polling

    "9:SERIAL POLL MODE" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "9:SERIAL POLL MODE" Dial the number of the fax machine you want to poll using one of the following methods: • Press a Rapid Key or a Group Key.

  • Page 79: Polling Transmission (Memory Polling)

    POLLING TRANSMISSION (MEMORY POLLING) This function is used to transmit an original that has been scanned into memory to a fax machine that polls your fax machine. If desired, polling fax machines can be restricted to machines whose fax numbers have been programmed in your machine ("RESTRICTING POLLING MACHINES (POLLING SECURITY)"...
  • Page 80 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Adding a original to polling memory: Use this procedure to add an original to another original that has already been scanned into polling memory. Place the original in the RSPF or on the document glass and follow the steps below. Press the [MENU] key.

  • Page 81: Restricting Polling Machines (Polling Security)

    RESTRICTING POLLING MACHINES (POLLING SECURITY) If you wish to allow only specified fax machines to poll your fax machine, enable polling security and program the fax numbers of the machines that are to be allowed to poll your machine. When this is done, polling will take place when the fax number of the polling machine matches one of the fax numbers that have been programmed in your machine.
  • Page 82 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Programming/deleting passcode numbers: Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "2:ENTRY MODE" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "2:ENTRY MODE" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "4:PASSCODE # MODE"...

  • Page 83: Timer Operations

    • Press the [START] key ( ) to transmit the pages that have been stored up to that point in memory. • Press the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) to cancel the entire transmission. Your fax machine The scheduled • Select the recipient time arrives...

  • Page 84: Canceling A Timer Transmission Job

    SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ to select the day of the week and press the [ENTER] key. Press the [ENTER] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ to select the transmission mode and press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 85: Anti Junk Fax

    ANTI JUNK FAX You can avoid wasting fax paper by using the Anti Junk Fax function. This function blocks reception of faxes from up to ten specified parties. To turn the Anti Junk Fax feature on and off, use the following procedure: Press the [MENU] key.
  • Page 86 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS To store junk fax numbers, use the following procedure: Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "5:ANTI JUNK FAX" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "5:ANTI JUNK FAX" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ to select "2:JUNK FAX #"...
  • Page 87 To clear junk fax numbers, use the following procedure: Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "5:ANTI JUNK FAX" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "5:ANTI JUNK FAX" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ to select "2:JUNK FAX #"...

  • Page 88: Operation In Copy, Printer, Scanner, And Fax Modes

    OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, SCANNER, AND FAX MODES Some operations cannot be performed simultaneously when the machine is being used in printer mode, copy mode, scanner mode, and fax mode. Copying Modes Copy Key entry During copying Printer Printing Scanner During scanning Key entry transmission...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PRINTING OUT REPORTS The machine is capable of printing a range of reports on faxing activities as well as various settings you have made. The reports are described below. 1. TIMER LIST: You can print a list of timer or dual access operations that are currently set. 2.

  • Page 90: Passcode List

    TROUBLESHOOTING 5. PASSCODE LIST: You can print a list of your fax information and polling security information. POLL SECURITY SYSTEM # ID # PASSCODE # SENDER'S NAME SENDER'S # FW. STA. NAME FW. STATION # 6. JUNK FAX # LIST: Fax numbers designated as Anti Junk Fax numbers.

  • Page 91: User Program List

    7. USER PROGRAM LIST: Currently activated USER PROGRAM settings. MENU # Use the following procedure to print out reports: If the printing procedure for one of the reports below is performed when PRINT HOLD MODE (p.67) is enabled, Note the report will be held in memory instead of being printed. To print the report, perform the "HOLD DATA PRINT" procedure (p.69).

  • Page 92: Activity Report Auto Listing

    TROUBLESHOOTING ACTIVITY REPORT AUTO LISTING This setting is used to automatically print the Activity Report for transmissions and receptions. The Activity Report will automatically print when information on a total of 50 fax transmissions and receptions accumulates. Once information on 50 transmissions/receptions accumulates, the oldest transaction is deleted each time a new transaction takes place.

  • Page 93: Printing Transaction Reports

    PRINTING TRANSACTION REPORTS The machine can be set to print a transaction report after each transmission, reception, and/or error. The printing condition can be selected separately for three types of transaction reports: "TRANSMISSION LIST", "BROADCAST LIST", and "RECEPTION LIST". For each type of report, select one of the following printing conditions: "ALWAYS PRINTS"...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Received images are distorted. If your problem cannot be solved by carrying out the instructions in the Check and Remedy column above, please Note contact your authorized SHARP dealer. Cause and solution The telephone line cord is not correctly connected to the machine and the wall telephone jack.

  • Page 95: Messages And Signals

    MESSAGES AND SIGNALS DISPLAY MESSAGES Message FRONT OR SIDE COVER OPEN. CLOSE COVERS. CLOSE THE SPF/RSPF COVER. The RSPF cover is open. Close the RSPF cover. CLEAR PAPER JAM. SPF/RSPF JAM. MEMORY FULL LOAD XXX SIZE PAPER INTO TRAY1 CAN NOT PRINT NO XXX SIZE TRAY CHANGE TRAY SETTING AUDIBLE SIGNALS...

  • Page 96: Appendix

    Memory capacity Error Correction Mode(ECM) * 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 machines. There may be some deviations from these values in individual machines.

  • Page 97: Index

    INDEX Alarm beeps - Alarm beep volume ... 19 - Length of alarm beeps ... 18 Answering machine... 48 - Answering machine backup ... 49 - Quiet detect time... 48 Arrow keys ... 15, 16 Automatic dialing - Group keys... 45 - Rapid key dialing...
  • Page 98 Receiving faxes... 63 - Receive reduce ... 65 - Two-sided reception... 64 Reception mode - A.M. mode... 27, 63 - AUTO mode ... 27, 63 - MAN. mode ... 27, 63 Remote reception... 39 Reports - Group list... 85 - Junk fax # list ... 86 - Passcode list...
  • Page 99 Fax setup Connecting the telephone line cord... 11 Daylight saving time setting ... 25 Dial mode... 31 Distinctive ringing... 41 Entering your name and fax number... 21 How to enter characters ... 20 Index function... 36 Number of recall times ... 32 Number of rings for auto reception...
  • Page 100 FO-DC550 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-1163. www.sharpusa.com SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN CHINA Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper 2004E TINSE1324QSZZ...

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