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Sharp MX-B201D Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL MX-FX12 FACSIMILE EXPANSION KIT OPERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Note • This manual (fax function) describes the MX-B201 and MX-B201D models with optional reversing single pass feeder (RSPF) (MX-RP13), optional 250-sheet paper feed unit (MX-CS10), and optional facsimile expansion kit (MX-FX12) installed. Depending on the model you have and on the options installed, some of the illustrations in this manual may be different, however, the basic operations are the same.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ... 3 LIST OF FAX FUNCTIONS... 6 INITIAL SETTINGS PART NAMES... 11 A LOOK AT THE FAX OPERATION PANEL ... 12 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME... 14 ABOUT THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY... 17 USING THE ARROW KEYS ... 17 ADJUSTING THE BEEP VOLUME ...
  • Page 4 ● USING AUTO MODE...60 ● USING MAN. MODE...60 ● USING A.M. MODE ...60 OPTIONAL RECEPTION SETTINGS ... 61 ● TWO-SIDED RECEPTION (MX-B201D only) 61 ● RECEIVE REDUCE ...62 WHEN USING MANUAL SENDING AND RECEIVING... 63 SENDING A FAX DIRECTLY FROM A COMPUTER (PC-Fax) ...

  • Page 5: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE The following quick reference guide provides brief explanations the operation of the machine. Selecting the transmission mode Memory transmission mode The indicator lights up when memory transmission mode is selected. Place the original Using the RSPF Place the original (up to 50 pages at once) Press the [MEMORY] key...

  • Page 6: Dialing Methods

    Sending a fax Dialing methods Direct Dialing (p.56) Speed Dialing (p.56) Rapid Key (p.56) Dialing Chain Dialing (p.57) Search Dialing (p.58) Redialing (p.58) Sending a fax Using the RSPF Place the original. (p.49) Using the document glass Specify the original size. (p.51) Place the original.

  • Page 7: Receiving A Fax

    Sending a fax to multiple destinations (Broadcasting) Place the original. Storing a fax job while another job is in progress Fax transmission or reception in progress Place the original. Automatically sending a fax at a specified time (timer transmission) To set up a timer transmission, see "TIMER OPERATIONS" Receiving a fax Selecting the reception mode Press until the desired...

  • Page 8: 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 : RX DATA TRANSFER* 1 : DATA TRANSFER...
  • Page 9 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 2 : BROADCAST 3 : RECEPTION 4 : IMAGE MEM.
  • Page 10 Menu item 16 : RCV REDUCE 17 : BEEP LENGTH 18 : RINGER VOLUME 19 : BEEPER VOLUME 20 : INDEX PRINT 21 : PBX SETTING ** 22 : 2-SIDED RX 23 : TRAY SELECTION (When the 250-sheet paper feed unit is installed.) 32 : DATE&TIME FORMAT ** Please note that the PBX SETTING is only available in Germany, France, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
  • Page 11 Menu item 5 :ANTI JUNK FAX 1 : ANTI JUNK SELECT 2 : JUNK FAX # 6 : A.M. MODE 1 : AUTO RECEIVE 7 : MEMORY POLL MODE 1 : 1 TIME 2 : REPEAT 8 : POLLING MODE 9 : SERIAL POLL MODE Settings (factory default setting appears in bold) Enable the anti junk function to block fax reception from...
  • Page 12 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 13: Part Names

    Chapter 1 INITIAL SETTINGS PART NAMES Document glass Operation panel Front cover Paper tray Bypass tray paper guides RSPF (Option) 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 14: 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 15 [SPEAKER] key Press this key to begin manual dialing. (To close the line, press the [SPEAKER] key again.) LINE STATUS indicator Lit when sending/receiving faxes, blinking when receiving data. [MODE SELECT] key / Mode indicators Press this key to select the mode. The indicator of the selected mode lights (copy, printer, scanner, fax mode indicators).

  • Page 16: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Following to the language setting, Date and Time setting screen appears. 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 17 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 "1:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [OK] key. Selection "1:USER PROGRAM" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [...
  • Page 18 INITIAL SETTINGS To change the order of display of the date, follow the steps below: Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "1:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [OK] key. Selection "1:USER PROGRAM" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 ( until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [OK] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" Press the [ ] key ( until "18:RINGER VOLUME"...

  • Page 21: 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 ( until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [OK] key.

  • Page 22: 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 ( until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [OK] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM"...

  • Page 23: 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 24: Entering Your Name And Fax Number

    INITIAL SETTINGS ENTERING YOUR NAME AND FAX NUMBER You can view all of the items in the menu display by pressing the [MENU] key, then using the [ Note ] key ( ) to scroll through the function list. Pressing the [OK] key chooses the displayed function. Procedures for inputting various items (name, telephone number, date, etc.) are given as follows.
  • Page 25 Press the [OK] key. Press the [MENU] key. Press the [MENU] key to exit. INITIAL SETTINGS...

  • Page 26: Daylight Saving Time Setting

    INITIAL SETTINGS DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING This program may not be activated in some countries and regions. Enable this setting to have the internal clock automatically move forward and backward at the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time. If a transmission is in progress when the clock adjustment time for daylight savings time arrives, the clock will not Note be adjusted until the transmission ends.

  • Page 27: Selecting The Transmission Mode

    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 28: Selecting The Reception Mode

    INITIAL SETTINGS 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 29: Setting The Number Of Rings For Auto Reception

    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" appears, and then press the [OK] key.

  • Page 30: Setting The Number Of Rings For Manual Reception

    INITIAL SETTINGS 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 31: Selecting The Reception Paper Size

    Set the size of paper to be used to print received faxes. A size setting other than "A4", "8.5x11", or "8.5x14" is regarded as out of paper. To set the paper size, see "LOADING PAPER" in the Operation Guide (for MX-B201D).

  • Page 32: 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 33: When A Communication Error Occurs

    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 34: 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 35 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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. 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 36. When you hear the fax tone, simply press the one-digit Fax Remote Number (Factory setting: 5) and feature.
  • Page 40 INITIAL SETTINGS Setting a Fax Remote Number: Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [OK] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "13:FAX REMOTE NUMBER"...

  • Page 41: Pbx Setting

    PBX SETTING Please note that this setting is only available in Germany, France, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The unit is connected to a PBX, you can program it to acess automatically to public line outside PBX. PBX setting Use the following procedure to use the PBX settiing function : Press the [MENU] key.

  • Page 42: 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 43 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 21 (maximum of 20 characters). If you do not want to enter a name, skip this step.
  • Page 44 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 [OK] key. Selection "2:ENTRY MODE" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "1:FAX NUMBER"...

  • Page 45: 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 46 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 21 (maximum of 20 characters). If you do not want to enter a name, skip this step.
  • Page 47 Deleting numbers from Group Keys: Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "2:ENTRY MODE" appears, and then press the [OK] key. Selection "2:ENTRY MODE" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "1:FAX NUMBER"...

  • Page 48: Machine

    USING THE MACHINE WITH AN ANSWERING MACHINE USING AN ANSWERING MACHINE When your answering machine is connected to the machine and receiving a voice message, you can record the message after the answering machine rings. When coming a fax, the machine will automatically receive it after the answering machine rings.

  • Page 49: Originals Suitable For Faxing

    Chapter 2 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 50: 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 51: How To Use The Fax Function

    Chapter 3 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 52 HOW TO USE THE FAX FUNCTION 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 53: 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 "A4", "8.5x11", or "8.5x14". 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 54: Resolution

    HOW TO USE THE FAX FUNCTION RESOLUTION To do this, press the [RESOLUTION] key one or more times until the desired resolution settings appear in the display, and then press the [OK] key. Your fax has five resolution settings: • STANDARD Use STANDARD for ordinary originals.

  • Page 55: Cover Sheet

    AUTOMATIC COVER SHEET IMPORTANT DATE : MAY-11-20XX FRI 07:30 PM : SERVICE CENTER FAX # : 0333829161 FROM : SHARP FAX # : 0666211221 PAGES : 02PAGES WERE SENT (INCLUDING THIS PAGE) Press the [OK] key. ] key ( HOW TO USE THE FAX FUNCTION...

  • Page 56: Message Function

    HOW TO USE THE FAX 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 57: Two-Sided Original Transmission 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 58: Dialing And Transmitting

    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 59: Chain Dialing

    CHAIN DIALING The Chain Dialing function allows you to combine a Rapid Key or Speed Dial number (See "STORING NUMBERS FOR AUTOMATIC DIALING" (p.40)) 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. The following are some examples of how this can be done: •...

  • Page 60: Using The Search Key

    HOW TO USE THE FAX FUNCTION 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 61: 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 62: 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. USING AUTO MODE Select AUTO mode when you only want to receive faxes on your telephone line.

  • Page 63: Optional Reception Settings

    OPTIONAL RECEPTION SETTINGS The machine has various optional settings for the reception of faxes. TWO-SIDED RECEPTION (MX-B201D only) 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 64: Receive Reduce

    HOW TO USE THE FAX FUNCTION 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 65: 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" of Start Guide. When the extension telephone rings, pick up the handset and converse.

  • Page 66: Sending A Fax Directly From Acomputer (Pc-Fax)

    SENDING A FAX DIRECTLY FROM A COMPUTER (PC-Fax) A document in a computer can be transmitted via the machine as a fax. Faxes are sent using the PC-Fax function in the same way as documents are printed. Select the PC-Fax driver as the printer driver on your computer and then select the Print command in the software application.

  • Page 67: Special Functions

    Chapter 4 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 68: Data Transfer

    DATA TRANSFER If there is a problem with the machine, you can use the Data Transfer function to have received faxes read into memory and then sent to a different fax machine for printing. This function is used when you cannot print received faxes, for example when the machine runs out of toner, or a misfeed occurs.
  • Page 69 Follow these steps to use the fax transfer function: Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "0:RX DATA TRANSFER" appears, and then press the [OK] key. Selection "0:RX DATA TRANSFER" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "1:DATA TRANSFER"...

  • Page 70: 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 71: Broadcasting

    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.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Polling

    POLLING Polling allows you to request another fax machine to send an original to your fax machine. In other words, the receiving fax machine, not the transmitting fax machine, activates the transmission. You can use your fax to both poll and be polled by others. Serial polling can be used to poll multiple fax machines (maximum of 100) in a single operation.

  • Page 74: Serial Polling

    SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SERIAL POLLING You can poll several fax machines one at a time with a single serial polling operation. A maximum of 100 fax machines can be polled in one serial polling operation. Other fax A memory Original is set Polling fax Other fax B memory...

  • Page 75: 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 76 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 77: 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 78 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Programming/deleting passcode numbers: Press the [MENU] key. Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "2:ENTRY MODE" appears, and then press the [OK] key. Selection "2:ENTRY MODE" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ until "3:PASSCODE # MODE"...

  • Page 79: Timer Operations

    TIMER OPERATIONS The timer function allows you to set a transmission or polling operation to be performed automatically at a time you specify. Up to five transmission operations or polling operations can be set at any one time, and the times they will be performed can be specified up to a week in advance.

  • Page 80: Canceling A Timer Transmission Job

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

  • Page 81: 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 82 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 [OK] key. Selection "5:ANTI JUNK FAX" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ to select "2:JUNK FAX #"...
  • Page 83 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 [OK] key. Selection "5:ANTI JUNK FAX" Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ to select "2:JUNK FAX #"...

  • Page 84: 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 Printing Scanning Modes Copy Key entry During copying Printer Printing Scanner During scanning...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 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 86: 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 87 7. USER PROGRAM LIST: Currently activated USER PROGRAM settings. Use the following procedure to print out reports: Press the [REPORT] key. Press the [REPORT] key to select the report that you wish to print. USER PROGRAM LIST SEP-10-20XX FRI 06:30 PM MENU # ITEM SETTING...

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 socket.

  • Page 91: Messages And Signals

    The cover is open. Close the cover. A paper misfeed has occurred. Remove the misfeed as explained in "MISFEED REMOVAL". (See the OPERATION GUIDE (for MX-B201D).) The memory is full. The setting for the printing paper size is incorrect. Set it correctly.

  • Page 92: Index

    INDEX Alarm beeps - Alarm beep volume ...20 - Length of alarm beeps ...19 Answering machine - Answering machine backup ...46 Arrow keys ...13, 17 Automatic dialing - Group keys...43 - Rapid key dialing...40 - Speed dialing ...40 Beep volume ...17 Bypass tray paper guides...11 Clear numbers - Group keys...45...
  • Page 93 Receiving faxes - Receive reduce ...62 - Two-sided reception...61 Reception mode - A.M. mode...26, 60 - AUTO mode ...26 - MAN. mode ...26, 60 Remote reception...37 Reports - Group list...83 - Junk fax # list ...84 - Passcode list...84 - Telephone # list...83 - Timer list ...83 - Transaction reports ...87 - Transmissions activity report ...83, 86...
  • Page 94 Fax setup Daylight saving time setting ...24 Entering your name and fax number...22 How to enter characters ...21 Index function...34 Number of recall times ...30 Number of rings for auto reception...27 Number of rings for manual reception...28 PBX setting ...39 Recall interval...32 Reception mode ...26 Reception paper size ...29...
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