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Muratec MFX-1500 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 MFX-1500 plain-paper fax machine Operating instructions...
  • Page 2 MML item number: D71-90040-61...
  • Page 3 Welcome . . .
  • Page 4 In addition the machine has been safety tested to EN41003 EN60950. Copyright © 1998 by Murata/Muratec; all rights reserved. The MFX-1500 is a Class 1 laser product conforming to IEC 825. is a registered mark of the United States Environmental Protection NERGY Agency.
  • Page 5 Welcome to your Muratec fax/copier! We know you want to use your machine now, without first Find your serial number and write it down having to climb over a mountain of jargon. So we’ve divided Before you go any further, these instructions into three sections.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    What’s in these operating instructions Note: Each section also contains its own (more abbreviated) table of contents, as well. Redialling manually ......................1.27 Getting started Making redial settings ..................... 1.27 What’s inside this section ....................1.1 Cancelling memory transmission or automatic redial: A quick introduction to fax in general................
  • Page 7 Delayed transmission............................ 2.20 Beyond the basics Setting up a delayed transmission..................2.20 What’s inside in this section ....................2.1 Reviewing or cancelling delayed commands................ 2.21 Getting everything just the way you want it..................2.2 Reviewing or cancelling parts of a broadcast ..............2.22 Setting up for scans.........................
  • Page 8 Using a security box ......................2.58 Index ............................... Printing a document......................2.58 F-Code transmission and polling ..................2.59 User instructions for UK operation of the Muratec MFX-1500 F-Code transmission......................2.59 F-Code database polling ....................2.60 Programmable one-touch keys ......................2.61 Programming a delayed transmission ...................
  • Page 9 Getting started A quick and friendly trip through the basics of your Muratec fax machine.

  • Page 10: What's Inside This Section

    Getting started What’s inside this section A quick introduction to fax in general A quick introduction to fax in general ....... 1.1 General precautions ............1.2 What is a “fax document”? Simply put, a “fax document” is anything a fax user wants to fax to someone else. Make sure it’s all out of the packaging ......

  • Page 11: General Precautions

    Getting started General precautions • To avoid serious injury, never disassemble the machine. Exposed power points inside the machine can cause electrical shock if you touch them. • Never turn off the power switch (or disconnect the plug) or remove the paper cassette during printing.

  • Page 12: Make Sure It's All Out Of The Packaging

    Getting started Make sure it’s all out of the packaging Printing supplies As you unpack your fax machine, check for the following items ‰ Drum cartridge ‰ Toner cartridge ‰ Fuser cleaner Main unit Document hopper Paper tray Telephone line cord Multipurpose tray AC power cord &...

  • Page 13: What Are All The Parts

    Getting started What are all the parts? Side cover — Open to fixing printout jams. Note: Don’t worry if some of the terms used here are unclear to you right now, we Multipurpose tray — One of two locations where you put the recording paper will explain everything fully.
  • Page 14 Getting started Rear view LINE PHONE2 PHONE1 17 18 jack — Where you plug in the telephone line cord. (The other end of the LINE cord plugs into a wall telephone jack.) 2 jack — If you connect a second telephone to your machine, this is PHONE where you plug in the cord.

  • Page 15: What Do The Keys Do

    Getting started What do the keys do? Here is a brief description of the keys on your fax machine and what they do, as well — During on-hook dialling, turns the monitor speaker off or MONITOR CALL as a look at your machine’s indicator lights and their meanings. on.
  • Page 16 Getting started — Helps you set up the process of a fax broadcast (sending the In Fax mode: BROADCAST same document to more than one location). — Press this to insert special symbols into telephone DIALLING OPTIONS numbers (see page 2.7). Numeric keypad —...

  • Page 17: How To Read This Manual

    Getting started You’re in control! We’ve worked hard to make sure your fax machine is easy for you to use. You can control it — not vice versa. So we’ve also tried to make these operating instructions just as easy. In that spirit, let’s make sure there’s no confusion about how to program your machine correctly.
  • Page 18 Getting started Setting up Pick an installation spot before going ahead Please heed these powerful tips To keep your fax machine in perfect working order, the location should be: • Use a standard three-pronged 230 outlet. • Clean — Dust build-up can damage your machine. (However, do not use a cover, •...
  • Page 19 Getting started Removing the transport screws Installing the printing supplies Your fax machine is shipped with transport screws for protecting your fax machine’s Your fax machine prints incoming faxes and copies with a high-speed laser print mirror carriage during shipping. engine.
  • Page 20 Getting started Unpack a new toner cartridge from its Grip toner cartridge as shown, to avoid carton. Then, holding the toner cartridge pinching your fingers between the toner with both hands, slowly shake it as cartridge and the printer frame. Keep the Keep the drum slot shown (note the arrows).
  • Page 21 Getting started Attach the paper-handling parts Attaching an optional handset You may purchase an optional handset for your fax machine. Here is how to attach the handset. Important: Do not connect the handset directly to a telephone wall socket. Instead, connect it only to your fax, as these instructions describe.
  • Page 22 Getting started Place the telephone handset onto the handset cradle. The cradle will press the Loading the paper cassette handset’s “flash” button, hanging up the handset. Before you load paper, note the following: A4, B4, A5R and B5R-sized paper. • The paper cassette can be adjusted to accept •...
  • Page 23 Getting started Setting for paper size If you will be setting B4- or B5R-sized paper in the cassette: Remove the both side spacer and adjust the side paper guides --- by sliding Your fax comes set for A4-sized paper. To set it to use another-sized paper: either of them to the left or right --- to fit the paper you’ll be setting.
  • Page 24 Getting started Install the paper guide into the holes corresponding to the paper size you are Change the springs. installing. If you wish to use the A4- or B4-sized paper, insert the silver spring into the cassette. If you wish to use the A5R- or B5R-sized paper, insert the blue spring into the cassette.
  • Page 25 “on-line.” For more details on these and other options for your fax it does, remove the paper backing and/or strip before inserting. Only machine, please contact your authorised Muratec dealer. film should go in, not film with any backing or strip.
  • Page 26 Getting started Plug in and power up Turn off the transport mode Important: Be sure you do not turn the power on until after you remove the Plug one end of the telephone transport screws. (See “Removing the transport screws,” page 1.10.) line cord into the socket LINE...
  • Page 27 Getting started Adjust the monitor speaker’s volume You can set the volume of the monitor speaker, assuring that on-hook dialling will be as loud (or as soft) as you require. Press on the control panel. You now should hear a dial tone, MONITOR CALL and the display will show:...
  • Page 28 Getting started EasyStart Your Muratec fax machine comes with EasyStart. It guides you in entering the basic Using EasyStart to enter initial settings settings required for normal operation — so it’s easy for you to start using your machine quickly. (Of course, you can make other settings later or change these Important: Be sure your fax machine has paper before you begin EasyStart, since settings.
  • Page 29 Getting started Use the numeric keypad to enter the dialling number. To put in a dash for The display now indicates the type of dialling, tone or pulse, for which the fax easier reading, as shown here, press once. The number may machine is set.
  • Page 30 Note: If you send a fax in superfine, certain fax models (especially older, non- Maximum: 257 mm × 364 mm Muratec models) will receive it only in fine mode. However, you can send a fax in greyscale mode to virtually any fax machine currently in use.
  • Page 31 Getting started Changing the pause length To adjust the contrast setting, press CONTRAST The pause is set by the factory to last five seconds, but you can set it to last as long as To light up an overly dark document, press ten seconds if necessary.
  • Page 32 Off. Better still: set up a delayed command (see pages 2.20–2.22) to send your document to that other Muratec fax machine after hours, and you’ll save two ways on the call: Memory Tx: not only will the call itself be short, but also the line charges will be cheaper! Program/Enter You can set your fax machine always to transmit from memory as a default.
  • Page 33 Getting started Sending using the Adjust resolution and contrast if necessary. If these are , skip to step 7. Otherwise, as desired: Press to change the resolution. RESOLUTION Press , then press to change the contrast. CONTRAST To use your default memory transmission setting, skip to step 8. Otherwise, press once to “toggle”...
  • Page 34 Getting started At the end of the operation, your fax machine beeps and displays: Press to select the document size, BOOK DOC SIZE 972-555-2009 Enter Scan Size ** Complete ** Important: Whenever you transmit, whether this way or in the numerous ways we’ll describe throughout this manual, what actually appears on the top line of the display will depend upon how the remote fax number is set.
  • Page 35 Getting started Sending a fax with on-hook dialling or a Press START Your machine will scan the document into memory. handset: manual transmission Note: The more “stuff” (or black coverage, to use the fax term) your machine “sees” on a page, the more slowly the page will feed through as the fax Important: Manual transmission available only when you use the scans it —...
  • Page 36 Getting started At the end of the transmission, your fax machine beeps and displays: Redialling manually You always can redial fax or voice calls manually; and, again, you must redial 972-555-2009 manually if you dialled by using either the monitor speaker or a handset. ** Completed To redial a fax call manually without using either the monitor speaker or an optional handset:...
  • Page 37 Getting started Press to continue on to the next command in the command queue, PROGRAM To change the setting, use the numeric keypad to enter the desired number of then go back to step 3. rediallings. You may enter 2 to 5. In this example, we’ve entered 3. Press .
  • Page 38 Getting started Receiving faxes Different ways to get the job done Tel Ready mode: when Auto Answer is off • You intend to use the same line for both fax and phone calls Use it if: Reception modes Your fax machine has two different reception modes — Tel Ready and Fax Ready — •...

  • Page 39: Fax Ready Mode

    Getting started Fax Ready mode Press , and then five times. The LCD will show your PROGRAM ENTER current reception mode. Use it if: You have your fax machine installed on a “dedicated” line (one it doesn’t share with a second phone). Fax Ready Program/Enter In this mode: Your fax machine answers each incoming call after a certain number...
  • Page 40 Getting started Tel/Fax Ready mode What if you answer a fax call? With your fax machine in Fax/Tel Ready mode, you can easily use your fax machine Use it if: You’re using the machine as not only your fax machine but also a on the same line as the other telephone(s) already in your home or office.

  • Page 41: Ans/Fax Ready Mode

    --- dead silence. In Ans./Fax Ready mode, the Auto Answer light is lit. However, your fax machine can accommodate these “silent” machines without disrupting your answering machine operation. For more information, call your authorised Muratec dealer. 1.32...

  • Page 42: What If You Answer A Fax Call

    Getting started What if you answer a fax call? When the paper runs out Using a phone connected directly to your fax machine Getting the word from your machine If you answer a directly connected phone and hear fax tones, simply press When your fax machine runs out of paper, the machine beeps, the START REPLACE PAPER...

  • Page 43: Making Copy Settings

    Getting started Making copies One of the best things about your fax machine is that it doubles as a copy machine. Paper source and paper size This makes it easy for you to keep copies of your important documents, such as If you wish to select the paper supply source manually, press ? repeatedly PAPER SIZE...

  • Page 44: How To Copy

    Getting started How to copy Adjust resolution and contrast if necessary. Press to change the resolution. RESOLUTION When using the Press , then press to change the contrast. CONTRAST Note: For copying, your only resolution choices are either superfine or If necessary, press to change to Copy mode.

  • Page 45: When Using The Fbs

    Getting started When using the Press once or twice to “Toggle” (switch on or off) the sorting of SORT COPY copies, as desired. COPY If necessary, press to change to Copy mode. COPY Press to begin the copying process. START Otherwise, proceed to step 2.

  • Page 46: Setting Of Enlargement Or Reduction For Copying

    Getting started Setting of enlargement or reduction Press ENTER for copying Then, if necessary, press ? again to select a same size of recording PAPER SIZE Your fax machine is capable of enlargement and reduction when copying. paper you place document on the .

  • Page 47: Directly Entering A Rate

    Getting started Directly entering a rate While this setting is active, whenever someone tries to change the machine to Copy mode, the machine will sound a brief alarm tone and display: Using the numeric keypad, directly enter the reduction or enlargement rate by doing one of the following.
  • Page 48 Beyond the basics We’ve covered the “musts.” Now, let’s explore the goodies.

  • Page 49: What's Inside In This Section

    Beyond the basics What’s inside in this section Getting everything just the way you want it ....2.2 Autodialler ................2.7 It’s a great phone, too ............2.16 Broadcasting ..............2.17 Delayed transmission ............2.20 Batch transmission ............2.23 Special features ..............2.27 Keeping things secure .............

  • Page 50: Getting Everything Just The Way You Want It

    Beyond the basics Getting everything just the way you want it The EasyStart feature (see pages 1.19–1.20) guided you through the basic settings on To change the setting, press repeatedly until your chosen mode PROGRAM your machine. In the next few pages, we’ll cover other settings. appears.
  • Page 51 Beyond the basics Using to enter characters Making settings for printing faxes CODE Certain settings give you a chance to enter some kind of identifying name. You can do You can set three parameters for printing received fax messages: this with the one-touch keys, but you may also use the key in combination with CODE •...
  • Page 52 Beyond the basics Reduction margin Press to save the setting. The display shows the current settings for the ENTER reduction margin: Your fax machine’s reduction margin is measured in millimetres (mm). We’ll define it by explaining how it’s used: Prnt Reduc Rate: 91% When a fax message enters your machine, it measures the message’s length and Margin(0-85mm): compares it to...
  • Page 53 Beyond the basics Press to save the setting. ENTER To change the setting, use the numeric keypad to enter the desired number of rings, from one to nine. Here, we’ve chosen four rings. Setting silent mode Set # Of Rings (1-9): If you and your fax share a quiet place, you’ll really appreciate being able to put the Note: If you enter 0 (zero), the machine will beep briefly to warn you that it...
  • Page 54 Beyond the basics If the language you see is the one you want, press to return to standby mode. STOP Setting the transmission confirmation stamp If you want to change the language, press to return to standby mode and then STOP You can set your fax machine so that it will automatically place a small stamp mark press...
  • Page 55 Beyond the basics Autodialler Your fax machine’s autodialler is one of its most versatile features. It stores your Special dialling characters most frequently called phone and fax numbers for instant recall — so you don’t have to remember them. Now, it’s easy to dial even the most complicated international Which number do you find easier to read: 919725552009 or 9-1-972-555-2009? calls! Obviously, it’s the second one.
  • Page 56 Beyond the basics Considering call groups Press . Depending on whether you already have a number entered for ENTER this one-touch number, the display now shows either: As we’ll explain more fully later, your fax machine can broadcast — send the same fax to numerous remote machines (see “Broadcasting,”...
  • Page 57 Beyond the basics The display now shows: The display now shows either: 02:Name :Upper 02:Name :Upper 02:Group No. 02:Group No. S. W. Region Office_ 2,6_ The machine now is prompting you for a name — a Location , remember? — You may now designate up to 32 call groups to which this number will belong.
  • Page 58 You’ll probably use one-touch numbers to dial fax, not attached to your machine. (Contact your authorised Muratec dealer for more voice, calls most of the time. We’ll show you a bit later (right column) how information on this optional item.)
  • Page 59 Beyond the basics Press . The display shows: Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired speed-dial number’s ENTER three-digit identifier code. Here, we’ve entered 005 and the display Erase One-Touch shows either: Check Program/Enter Enter Speed-Dial No. Enter Speed-Dial No. Important: If you want to quit without erasing the one-touch number you’ve 005:No Number Stored 005:9-555-397-0123...
  • Page 60 Beyond the basics If you do wish to enter or change an alternate number, do so by using the Press to save the setting and continue. ENTER numeric keypad the same way you did in step 6. Press The display now shows: ENTER 005:Group No.
  • Page 61 Beyond the basics If you specified non-memory transmission ( only): Fax dialling via speed-dial • Your fax machine dials the other fax machine. To dial a fax call using a speed-dial number: • When the other machine answers, your fax feeds the document through its If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2.
  • Page 62 Beyond the basics Printing a call group directory Erasing a speed-dial number Another convenient feature your fax machine offers is the ability to print a call group If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2. directory. (If necessary, review “Considering call groups,” page 2.8.) This lists all If it is in Copy mode, press to change to Fax mode.
  • Page 63 Beyond the basics Press twice. The display shows the alphabetically first What if an EasyDial call doesn’t go through? SPEED DIAL TEL INDEX listing in your fax machine’s EasyDial directory: If an EasyDial call fails (for example, because of a busy signal), what happens next depends upon the kind of call it was.
  • Page 64 Beyond the basics It’s a great phone, too As you’ve probably guessed by now, your fax machine is a dandy phone, too! Let’s see just how dandy by looking briefly at the machine’s telephone features. Important: All of the instructions on this page assume you have attached an optional handset to your fax machine.
  • Page 65 Beyond the basics Broadcasting The main idea is: when it’s time within an operation for entering the fax number to The basics of broadcasting which you’re to send your document, you enter multiple numbers until you’ve either The fastest way to fax one document to multiple recipients is broadcasting — and reached 220 numbers or finished dialling all you want to dial for this document.
  • Page 66 For you to perform relay broadcast initiation, three things must be true: initiation • The remote fax machine must be a Muratec fax machine with “hub” capability. Relay broadcasting is a powerful function that takes advantage of a remote Muratec Note: If you’re not sure whether the unit to which you want to transmit is a true...
  • Page 67 Beyond the basics What you do now depends upon when you wish to begin initiating the relay broadcast. If you want it to begin now, skip to step 9. If you want to delay it, press COMMUNICATION OPTIONS ENTER Note: For more information on delayed transmission, see pages 2.20–2.22. Use the numeric keypad to enter the day of the month and the time when you want to begin initiating the relay broadcast.
  • Page 68 Beyond the basics Delayed transmission Take advantage of lower evening and weekend long-distance rates with delayed When the date and time entry is as you wish, press to save the delayed ENTER transmission. Your fax machine can store up to 99 delayed transmission commands, transmission.

  • Page 69: Reviewing Or Cancelling Delayed Commands

    Beyond the basics • If the command is to perform a batch transmission, the display will show Reviewing or cancelling delayed commands its batch box number (such as “B01”) rather than the command number. If you’ve stored a delayed command in your fax machine, it will hold it in memory (See “Batch transmission,”...

  • Page 70: Reviewing Or Cancelling Parts Of A Broadcast

    Beyond the basics Reviewing or cancelling parts of a broadcast Printing a stored document You also can review or cancel certain numbers within a broadcast: Your fax machine can produce a printout of each document stored for delayed transmission. You’ll need to know the document’s command number, which you can Press REVIEW COMMANDS confirm by either reviewing the commands (see previous page) or printing a delayed...

  • Page 71: Batch Transmission

    Beyond the basics Batch transmission Broadcasting (see pages 2.17–2.19) gets the same document to multiple locations, but Press . The display now shows either: ENTER what about the reverse? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just stack several documents into an electronic “file”...

  • Page 72: Erasing An Empty Batch Box

    Beyond the basics Erasing an empty batch box When the date and time are as you wish, press ENTER You can erase an empty batch box (if a box has documents stored in it, you cannot The display now shows: erase it;...

  • Page 73: Printing A List Of Your Batch Boxes

    Beyond the basics Printing a list of your batch boxes Printing a list of stored batch documents You can easily print a list of your batch boxes. The list includes each box’s identifier You can print a list of all the documents stored in your machine’s batch boxes. This number, the Location (if any), fax number and date/time of start.

  • Page 74: Erasing A Document Stored In A Batch Box

    Beyond the basics Erasing a document stored in a batch box It’s easy to erase a document stored in a batch box set up on your fax machine: If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2. If it is in Copy mode, press to change to Fax mode.

  • Page 75: Special Features

    Beyond the basics Special features Your fax machine has numerous special features to make your communications easier. Toggling the cover page We’ll cover them here. If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2. If it is in Copy mode, press to change to Fax mode.

  • Page 76: Managing Your Fax With Its Journal And Reports

    Beyond the basics Managing your fax with its journal Entering the cover page message and reports If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2. If it is in Copy mode, press to change to Fax mode. COPY Setting the activity journal Press , 2,...

  • Page 77: Setting The Reports: Tcr S And Rcr S

    If you see the report you wish to set, skip to step 4. Otherwise, proceed to step 3. Note: If receiving a fax from another Muratec machine (even the same model as yours), your fax machine cannot cause a sending Muratec fax machine to...

  • Page 78: Polling

    Make sure that: • Continuous polling — Retrieves continuously a document from any remote fax • The remote fax machine is a memory-equipped Muratec or Murata fax machine for the designated time. For example, a hospital pharmacy can use this to machine which has a file stored in its memory, ready for polling.

  • Page 79: Continuous Polling

    Beyond the basics Enter the remote fax machine’s number by either pressing a one-touch key, Use the numeric keypad to enter the time when your machine should finish the entering a speed-dial number or just dialling the number normally through the continuous polling.

  • Page 80: The Other Side Of The Coin: Being Polled

    Not only can you poll, you also can be polled. To set up a document for regular or To print, without erasing it, a document you’ve stored for either regular or database polling by another Muratec or Murata machine: database polling: If your fax machine is set for Tel Ready reception, change it to Auto Answer If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2.

  • Page 81: Call Request

    Beyond the basics Call request Responding to a call request If someone requests a call from you during a fax communication, you’ll hear a long Wondering why your monitor speaker’s activation key is called MONITOR CALL ring after the receiving machine has received each page. To answer the call request: Now, we’ll explain the part of the name.

  • Page 82: Using Alternative Telephone Network Service Providers

    Beyond the basics Audible alarm Using alternative telephone network service Whenever your fax machine receives a document from another fax machine, your providers machine will sound the alarm tone alerting the person for whom the document is intended. Your fax machine is fitted with a Blue key on the control panel to allow easy access to other telephone networks such as Cable &...

  • Page 83: Mercury Access Via 132 Code (Residential 132 Service)

    Beyond the basics The LCD now indicates the Mercury pause time, for which your fax is set: Press , 2, 0, PROGRAM ENTER Set Prefix Pause Dial Prefix No Time (00-11): This is used to enter the Mercury pause time in the event of the Mercury dial The number you see in the right of the display tells you how many characters tone not being recognised.

  • Page 84: To Dial A Number Via Mercury

    Beyond the basics Dialling from a PABX To dial using the one-touch or speed dial buttons: If you wish to access the Mercury network from a PABX with your fax machine You must instruct your fax machine to access the Mercury network when you store the telephone number into your autodialler.

  • Page 85: Keeping Things Secure

    Note: The features mentioned in “Keeping things secure” work only between its phone calls — you may not want just anybody to use it. That’s why we’ve Muratec machines. For secure communications that are possible between your provided operation protection. When this feature is activated, only those who enter machine and other makers’...

  • Page 86: Using Your Fax Machine During Operation Protection

    Beyond the basics Using your fax machine during operation protection Activating security reception When you press any key on your machine, the display will show: If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2. If it is in Copy mode, press to change to Fax mode.

  • Page 87: Printing From (And Turning Off) Security Reception

    If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2. Also, you can send SecureMail to any of certain Muratec fax machines. Your If it is in Copy mode, press to change to Fax mode.

  • Page 88: Printing A Securemail Mailbox List

    Beyond the basics The display now shows: Press to save the mailbox information. The display now shows: ENTER 5:Name :Upper 5:Name :Upper S Mail No. Bookkeeping_ Enter I.D. Code:0000 The machine now is prompting you for a name for this mailbox. For example, The machine is asking for the SecureMail box’s four-digit code.

  • Page 89: Sending Securemail

    Note: For this operation to work, two things must be true: • You must know the SecureMail mailbox’s one-digit mailbox number • The remote fax machine must be a Muratec fax machine with SecureMail • You must know the mailbox’s four-digit code.

  • Page 90: Masking The Pin

    Beyond the basics Masking the Use the numeric keypad to enter the appropriate one-digit number for the desired SecureMail mailbox in the remote machine. In this example, the To prevent unauthorised long-distance calls, some office telephone systems require number is 8: you to enter not only the phone number but also a personal identification number ) whenever you dial an outside number beginning with 1.

  • Page 91: Autodialling While Using The Pin Mask

    Beyond the basics Use the numeric keypad to enter the four-digit passcode. In our sample here, Use the numeric keypad (including either * or #, if necessary) to enter the we’ve entered 2099. desired , up to eight characters in length. Set PIN Mode 001:PIN Number Enter Passcode :2099...

  • Page 92: Dialling From The Numeric Keypad While Using The Pin Mask

    Beyond the basics If you’ve specified “Mode1” or “Mode2” Dialling from the numeric keypad while using the mask Important: Any autodialler number you use with batch transmission must include Note: If the mask feature is off, you dial normally. . (To review how to include this information in an autodialler If you’ve specified “Mode1”...

  • Page 93: Setting Security Transmission

    When this feature is activated and your machine sends machine to faxing to and from only other Muratec fax machines which can “present” a fax, the machine compares the last four digits of the dialled number to the other the proper passcode.

  • Page 94: Setting Your Fax Machine To Operate In A Closed Network

    Beyond the basics • Mode 3 (the display calls it “Mode3”) — This combines Modes 1 and 2 ; this is Setting your fax machine to operate in a closed network for use if, for example, you do wish to send a document to, but do not wish to If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2.

  • Page 95: Clearing A Fax Number From The Blocked Numbers List

    Beyond the basics Depending on whether you already have a number entered into the blocked Clearing a fax number from the blocked numbers list numbers list, the display shows one of the following: To clear a number from the list. Enter Fax Number Select BlockJunk No.

  • Page 96: Using Department Codes

    Beyond the basics Using department codes Press to save the setting. ENTER To enter or modify another department code, repeat steps 3–5. You can keep track of how your machine is used through its department code feature. To finish entering department codes, press to return to standby mode.

  • Page 97: Activating (Or Turning Off) Department Code Protection

    Beyond the basics Activating (or turning off) department code protection Enter the fax number by either pressing a one-touch key, entering a speed-dial number or dialling from the numeric keypad. Important: This feature will work only if you’ve set the passcode (see page 2.37). If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2.

  • Page 98: F-Code Communication

    (see “Which type of box?” in the next column). communications with not only other Muratec fax machines but also other makers’ • If the other person has set a password only, inform that person he or she must machines.
  • Page 99 Select F-Code Box Select F-Code Box To change it so that pressing a one-touch key will produce a lower-case letter 03: No Number Stored 03:Muratec UK_ rather than an upper-case letter, press . The display will change to: ALPHABET Note: Your machine can create up to 50 F-Code boxes. Each can store up to 03: Box Name:Lower 30 documents.
  • Page 100 Beyond the basics Use the numeric keypad to enter exactly the sub-address to identify this F- Use the numeric keypad to enter this box’s -compatible password. This Code box. password can be up to 20 characters in length and can include any combination of numbers and the * and # characters (but no other non- Note: The sub-address must be unique to this F-Code box;...
  • Page 101 Beyond the basics If document writing is Off and your machine receives a new document into this Each bulletin box has four additional settings: box, it won’t erase any documents currently stored there. Your machine can • Protected reception (shown on the display as “Rx Protect”) store up to 30 documents (not pages) in each box.
  • Page 102 (for you to delete manually when you choose). If so, enter 00. (You may wish to contact your authorised Muratec dealer regarding optional memory expansion). Press to save the settings. The display now shows:...

  • Page 103: Erasing An Empty F-Code Box

    Select F-Code Box You can easily print a list of your F-Code boxes. The list includes each box’s 03:Muratec UK identifier number, box name, sub-address, password, box type and each box’s setting. To print the list, change to Fax mode then press...

  • Page 104: Using A Bulletin Box

    Your machine will assign the document the lowest available file number. Select F-Code Box 03:Muratec UK You need to know a file’s number to erase or print it on your fax machine. See also “Printing a list of documents stored in your F- Press .

  • Page 105: Erasing A Document Stored In A Bulletin Box

    “holding” the document you wish to print. We’ve entered 03. Select F-Code Box 01:Murata Machinery Select F-Code Box If this box holds the document you want to erase, skip to step 5. 03:Muratec UK Otherwise, proceed to step 4. Press . The display will show: ENTER Use the numeric keypad to enter the number (01–50) of the bulletin box...

  • Page 106: Printing A Document

    Otherwise, proceed to step 4. Use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit number (01–50) of the security box currently “holding” the document you wish to print. We’ve entered 03. Select F-Code Box 03:Muratec UK Press . The display will show: ENTER 03:Print F-Code Doc.

  • Page 107: F-Code Transmission And Polling

    With F-Code, your machine — in addition to sending Muratec-proprietary example, we’ve entered 123456. SecureMail (pages 2.39–2.42) and performing database polling (pages 2.30–2.31) from only other Muratec models — can send secure transmissions to, and perform Enter Sub-Address 123456_ database polling from, other makers’ machines, as well. You may accomplish such...

  • Page 108: F-Code Database Polling

    Beyond the basics What you do now depends upon when you wish the transmission to begin. Use the numeric keypad to enter the appropriate password number. In this • To have it begin now, skip to step 15. example, we’ve entered 654321. •...

  • Page 109: Programmable One-Touch Keys

    Beyond the basics Programmable one-touch keys The programmable one-touch keys 73-80 simplify complex fax operations, letting Programming a delayed transmission you really tap into your machine’s power. Note: To erase a programmable one-touch key, refer to page 2.71. Note: Programmable one-touch keys 73–80 are available on fliptab .

  • Page 110: Programming A Broadcast

    Beyond the basics Programming a broadcast Note: If you make a mistake or want to erase characters entered in a previous setting, press to erase leftward. Or, if you want to change just one character in CANCEL Note: To erase a programmable one-touch key, refer to page 2.71. the number, press to move the cursor leftward, or to move it rightward,...

  • Page 111: Programming A Securemail Transmission

    Note: For this operation to work, three things must be true: setting, press to erase leftward. Or, if you want to change just • The remote fax machine must be a Muratec fax machine with SecureMail CANCEL one character in the number, press to move the cursor leftward, or reception capability.

  • Page 112: Programming A Relay Broadcast Initiation

    Note: For this operation to work, three things must be true: Use the numeric keypad to enter the appropriate one-digit SecureMail mailbox • The remote fax machine must be a Muratec fax machine with “hub” number. In this example, the number is 5.
  • Page 113 Beyond the basics Select the key in which you want to program a command or change a Use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit identifier (01–32) for the first previously stored command — if necessary, turn the fliptab to see it, as call group.

  • Page 114: Programming Regular And Database Polling

    Note: For database polling to work, three things must be true: • The remote fax must be a memory-equipped Muratec fax with a file stored Note: If you make a mistake or want to erase characters entered in a previous setting, press to erase leftward.

  • Page 115: Programming Batch Transmission

    Beyond the basics Option 1: Perform the command once at a certain time on a certain day of the If a batch transmission is already programmed into this key, you can month (For example, “Do this at 5:05 on the 30th.”) change the batch box number, in step 6.
  • Page 116 Beyond the basics The display now shows the next programmable one-touch key. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number exactly as your machine should If you do not wish to enter or change any other key’s programming, press dial it, including whatever codes your phone system may require. The number to return your machine to its usual standby mode.
  • Page 117 Beyond the basics Programming F - Code polling If you want the transmission to begin immediately every time you press the key, press again and skip to step 14. ENTER Note: To erase a programmable one-touch key, refer to page 2.71. If you want to delay the transmission (perhaps to take advantage of lower Note: For F-Code polling to work, two things must be true: phone rates), press...
  • Page 118 Beyond the basics Note: If you make a mistake or want to erase characters entered in a previous There’s a choice to make. Instruct your fax to carry out this delayed command setting, press to erase leftward. Or, if you want to change just CANCEL in one of the following ways: one character in the number, press...
  • Page 119 Beyond the basics Programmable one-touch fax dialling Erasing a programmable one-touch key To dial a fax call using a programmable one-touch number: If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2. If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2. If it is in Copy mode, press to change to Fax mode.
  • Page 120 Just in case… Now, here’s how to care for your machine. Also, we’ll suggest procedures to try in case of trouble. Finally, the Glossary will explain fax terms you may encounter.
  • Page 121 Just in case … What’s inside in this section Clearing paper jams ............3.2 Print quality problems ............3.5 Communications problems ..........3.7 Caring for your fax machine ..........3.13 Common questions ............3.15 Glossary ................3.18...

  • Page 122: Clearing Paper Jams

    Just in case … Clearing paper jams We have designed your fax machine to work reliably for years. However, you may To remove the document: occasionally experience one type or another of paper jam. Here’s what to do. Open the scanner cover by If an original document jams holding the scanner cover release.
  • Page 123 Just in case … If a printout jams inside your machine Remove the jammed paper. To clear a printout (either a received fax or a copy) jammed inside your machine: CAUTION The fuser unit becomes very hot. Do not touch the fuser unit when you are removing a paper jam.
  • Page 124 Just in case … If a printout jams inside at a paper cassette’s side cover Remove the multipurpose tray. Open the side cover. Carefully remove the jammed sheet(s) from the machine. Close the side cover back into its normal position.

  • Page 125: Print Quality Problems

    Printouts are of uneven density • Your fax machine’s printer may be due for a service check. Call your authorised Muratec dealer. • The toner may be unevenly distributed inside the toner cartridge. Remove the cartridge and shake it a few times to redistribute the toner inside.
  • Page 126 • The charger may be dirty. Your machine normally cleans the charger automatically. If other solutions fail, please contact your authorised Muratec dealer. Printouts have toner smudges • The toner may be unevenly distributed inside the toner cartridge.

  • Page 127: Communications Problems

    In the next moisture. If that doesn’t resolve the problem, call few pages, we’ll tell you more about these troubleshooting methods. your authorised Muratec dealer. Check Rx Paper Size You tried to load the different sized-paper which Alarm Open&Close Top Cover...
  • Page 128 Invalid . Code The SecureMail passcode you entered isn’t valid. Try STOP authorised Muratec dealer to purchase a new drum re-entering your SecureMail passcode. cartridge if you don’t already have one. Invalid Number You pressed a key which has no function during the Enter No.
  • Page 129 No Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge is missing or has not been inoperable. properly installed in your fax machine. Call your authorised Muratec dealer. Please properly install the toner cartridge. Mirror Locked The transport mode is not turned off. Open 1st Side Cover Your fax machine has detected a paper jam inside Turn off the transport mode (see page 1.17).
  • Page 130 If that call doesn’t help See page 3.4 for instructions on clearing the jam. and the problem persists regularly, call your authorised Muratec dealer. Scanner In Use The command you’re trying to enter requires the use Error reports of the scanner, which is already in use.
  • Page 131 Just in case … Transmission errors Specific errors Let’s quickly summarise the error codes you may see on an error report: .1.1 The remote fax machine didn’t respond to your machine. Call someone at the remote machine. Dialling errors .1.4 Someone pressed at the remote unit in the middle of the STOP...
  • Page 132 Just in case … “Check Message” printouts When a fax call goes awry and your machine detects an error, it produces an error printout headed by the words “Check Message”. This printout lists the following information about the transmission: • The resulting error code •...

  • Page 133: Caring For Your Fax Machine

    Just in case … Caring for your fax machine With proper installation and a little maintenance, your fax machine should give you Corrective cleaning dependable service for years to come. Although it requires little day-to-day care, you Here are some simple cleaning procedures for keeping your fax machine operating can take these simple precautions to keep it in top form: smoothly.
  • Page 134 Review “Print quality problems” (pages 3.5–3.6), and see whether any of the proposed cleaner to clean the face of solutions helps your machine. If none do, please call your authorised Muratec dealer. the rollers. Rotate the rollers by hand to allow cleaning of...

  • Page 135: Common Questions

    Q: Sometimes, I try to send a fax while using either the handset (optional) or the machine or your MFX-1500 to make an appropriately sized copy of the material feature. But, when the other side answered, I hear a horrible...
  • Page 136 Just in case … Q: I don’t want to install a dedicated phone line for my fax machine. So I’ve Reports connected the machine to a phone system. When I get a fax call, all the Q: I called the number 010-555-555-1212, but not all of the digits appear on my phones ring! How do I prevent this? transmit confirmation report ( ).
  • Page 137 Just in case … How your fax machine works The concept of how a fax machine works is simple. Here’s a simple analogy. Let’s say you want to mail a gift to a friend: • You take the item, wrap it and send it. •...

  • Page 138: Glossary

    Call-waiting signals often cause interruption of fax Automatic reduction transmission or reception. Many Muratec fax machines will automatically reduce documents being transmitted to accommodate the effective printing width of the receiving unit. This allows, for — See CCITT example, a fax machine with a 10″...
  • Page 139 Group 3 fax machines operate at the highest transmission speed possible on a given transferred onto plain paper through electrical currents, then fused with heat and telephone line. Muratec systems offer automatic fallback; if line quality drops during pressure to produce a dry, permanent printout.
  • Page 140 Dialling numbers by using the keypad on the fax unit without lifting the handset. On service in use, in contrast to private or leased lines. A Muratec fax provides fast, most Muratec fax models, one can do this either silently or by using the monitor. See reliable data transmission over a...
  • Page 141 SecureMail Transmit terminal identifier. A user-programmable line of information sent Allows a Muratec fax user to send a document (usually something confidential) to, or automatically with every page a fax machine sends; it appears at the top of each page receive one into, an “electronic mail box.”...
  • Page 142 Appendix and index...
  • Page 143 Test Document 1 to a Muratec fax. Your transmission times will vary, Scanning width: but your Muratec fax machine always will provide the fastest transmission speeds possible under guidelines and phone line conditions. — 294 mm, 252 mm or 208 mm, selectable.
  • Page 144 Appendix and index Index Control panel ....................... 1.4, 1.6–1.7, 1.8 Copying ......................... 1.34–1.38 Activity journal ........................2.28 Copy reduction ........................1.37 ....................See Automatic document feeder Cover page ........................2.27–2.28 Alphanumeric directory ..................See EasyDial Ans/Fax ready mode ......................2.34 Answering, setting number of rings ..................
  • Page 145 Power line connection ......................1.17 Database Paper for printouts ..................... 1.13–1.16 F-Code ....................2.59–2.60, 2.69–2.70 Paper-handling parts ......................1.12 Muratec-proprietary ................2.30–2.31, 2.66–2.67 Telephone (yours) ......................1.13 Power consumption ......................1.9, sub-addressing and password ................See F-Code Precautions ..........................1.2 Printing machine settings .....................
  • Page 146 Appendix and index Scanning width ......................... 2.2 SecureMail ....................2.38–2.42, 2.63–2.64 Security reception ........................2.38 Security transmission ......................2.45 Sending faxes (basic instructions) ................. 1.21–1.28 Settings list, printing ........................ 2.6 Speaker, monitor, setting volume of ..................1.18 Special dialling characters ....................... 2.7 Special features ......................
  • Page 147 (rotary) or DTMF dialling systems. The correct dialling method can be selected from the control panel of your fax. (Please see the user The Muratec MFX 1500 may be connected to any PSTN exchange line except as instructions for details on how to adjust).
  • Page 148 BT network. The auto dialler must only be programmed with telephone numbers of compatible The volt drop introduced by the Muratec MFX1500 (the series apparatus) into the CCITT (ITU) Group 3 facsimile equipment.
  • Page 149 ............………………………………………………………………………………............……………………………………………………………………………….. I/We ........ have purchased a Muratec MFX1500 facsimile machine. Approval number 607941 and intend to use the equipment in your area. I/We do/do not require the installation of a BT all socket for this equipment for PSTN connection.

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