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MODEL
UX-B700
FACSIMILE
OPERATION MANUAL
1. Installation
2. Sending Faxes
3. Receiving Faxes
4. Making Copies
5. Answering Machine Connection
6. Special Functions
7. Printing Lists
8. Maintenance
9. Troubleshooting

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  • Page 1 MODEL UX-B700 FACSIMILE OPERATION MANUAL 1. Installation 2. Sending Faxes 3. Receiving Faxes 4. Making Copies 5. Answering Machine Connection 6. Special Functions 7. Printing Lists 8. Maintenance 9. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 2 (3) Telephone number of either the sending machine, business, business entity or individual. In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, please refer to the appropriate instructions in the operation manual."  As an NERGY partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the NERGY for energy efficiency.  guidelines...
  • Page 3 Halftone (grayscale) Compression scheme *When Ink Save mode is enabled. **Based on Sharp Standard No. 1 Chart at standard resolution, excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only). Welcome, and thank you for choosing a SHARP inkjet...
  • Page 4 Paper tray capacity Compatibility Input document size Effective scanning width 8.3" (210 mm) max. Effective printing width Contrast control Reception modes Copy function Telephone function Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network Display Power requirements Operating temperature Humidity Power consumption Dimensions (without attachments) Weight (without...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
  • Page 6 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch bare telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents A Look at the Operation Panel 1. Installation Unpacking Checklist ........9 Attachments .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents 5. Answering Machine Connection Connecting an Answering Machine ......66 Using the Answering Machine Connection ....67 Optional A.M.

  • Page 9: A Look At The Operation Panel

    A Look at the Operation Panel PQRS WXYZ Display This displays messages and prompts to help you operate the machine. FUNCTION key Press this key followed by the arrow keys to select special functions and settings. RESOLUTION / RECEPTION MODE key When a document is in the feeder, press this key to adjust the resolution for faxing or copying.
  • Page 10 When a document is in the feeder, press this key to make a copy of a document. At any other time, press this key to print out the Help List, a quick reference guide to the operation of your fax machine. STOP key Press this key to cancel an operation before it is completed.

  • Page 11: Installation

    1. Installation Unpacking Checklist Before setting up, make sure you have all of the following items. Paper tray Paper tray cover Handset Handset cord If any are missing, contact your dealer or retailer. Document Document tray exit support Telephone Operation line cord manual Print...

  • Page 12: Attachments

    Attachments Attachments Points to keep in mind when setting up Do not place the machine in direct sunlight. About condensation If the machine is moved from a cold to a warm place, it is possible that condensation may form on the scanning glass, preventing proper scanning of documents for transmission.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Handset

    Close the printer cover. Connecting the handset Connect the handset as shown and place it on the handset rest. ♦ The ends of the handset cord are identical, so they will go into either jack. Make sure the handset cord goes into the jack marked with a handset symbol on the side of the machine!
  • Page 14 Attachments Attaching the paper trays Attach the paper tray. Pull the paper plate toward you and attach the paper tray cover. Attach the document tray. Paper plate...
  • Page 15 Attachments Pull out the received document tray. Attach the document exit support.

  • Page 16: Loading Printing Paper

    Loading Printing Paper Loading Printing Paper You can load letter or legal size paper in the paper tray. Recommended paper weight is 20-lb. Copy Bond. The maximum number of sheets is as follows: Approx. Letter size: maximum stack height should not exceed line on tray) Legal size: Approx.
  • Page 17 Pull the paper plate toward you and replace the paper tray cover. Loading Printing Paper Place the LETTER cover using the LEGAL appropriate notch for the size of paper loaded...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the Power Cord Plug the power cord into a 120 V, 60 Hz, grounded AC (3-prong) outlet. Caution! ♦ Do not plug the power cord into any other kind of outlet. This will damage the machine and is not covered under the warranty. ♦...

  • Page 19: Installing The Print Cartridge

    (see Step 2), or if a paper jam has occurred, by removing the paper jam (see page 107). Installing the Print Cartridge When replacing the print cartridge, use a SHARP UX-C70B cartridge. One cartridge can print about 600 letter-size pages.
  • Page 20 Installing the Print Cartridge Open the print compartment cover. • Press as shown and pull the cover toward you. Remove only the tape from the the new cartridge. • Important: Make sure you remove all of the tape. • CAUTION! DO NOT touch the gold contact area of the cartridge.
  • Page 21 Insert the new print cartridge into the cartridge holder. Place your index finger on the tab as shown and close the cartridge holder cover with your thumb. Make sure the cover clicks into place. Close the print compartment cover. Close the operation panel, pressing down firmly on both front corners to make sure it clicks into place.
  • Page 22 Installing the Print Cartridge Press (NEW) if the cartridge you installed is new. Press (OLD) if the cartridge you installed is old. If you select the wrong number by mistake, press and repeat the selection. STOP START/ MEMORY Press If you selected “OLD” in the previous step, this completes the installation procedure.
  • Page 23 In the alignment page that the machine prints, locate the line that comes closest to forming a completely straight line. In this example, “15” comes closest to forming a straight line. Press the number keys to enter the number of the straightest line. Example: •...

  • Page 24: Setting The Paper Size

    Installing the Print Cartridge Note: If at any time the display shows the alternating messages at right, check the printing paper. If the tray is empty, add paper. If there is paper in the tray, take it out and then reinsert it. When you are finished, press Setting the paper size The fax has been set at the factory to scale received faxes to letter size paper.

  • Page 25: Ink Save Mode

    Ink save mode If you wish to use less ink or speed up ink drying time when printing faxes and copies, turn on ink save mode. If you prefer a higher quality image, turn off ink save mode. ♦ Ink save mode is initially turned off. Press once and FUNCTION...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Telephone Line Cord

    TEL. LINE. Insert the other end into a standard (RJ11C) single-line wall telephone jack. Setting the dial mode The fax machine is set for tone dialing. If you are on a pulse dial line, you must set the fax machine for pulse dialing. Press the panel keys as follows: Press...
  • Page 27 If desired, you can connect an extension phone to the TEL. SET jack on the fax machine. ♦ To connect an answering machine to the fax machine, see page 66. Remove the seal covering the TEL. SET jack. Connect the extension phone line to the TEL.

  • Page 28: Entering Your Name And Fax Number

    Entering Your Name and Fax Number Entering Your Name and Fax Number Before you can begin sending faxes, you must enter your name and fax (telephone) number. You also need to set the date and time. Important! FCC regulations require that your name, telephone/fax number, and the date and time appear on each fax message you send.
  • Page 29 Press Enter your name by pressing number keys for each letter as shown in the chart below. Up to 24 characters can be entered. Example: SHARP = 7777 44 2 777 SPACE = ♦ To enter two letters in succession that require the same key, press entering the first letter.

  • Page 30: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time The date and time appear in the display and are printed at the top of every page you fax. Set the date and time as shown below. Press once and FUNCTION Press once and...

  • Page 31: Daylight Saving Time

    Enter the year (four digits). Example: 2003 Enter a two-digit number for the hour (“01” to “12”) and a two-digit number for the minute (“00” to “59”). Example: 9:25 Press to select A.M. or START/ MEMORY Press to start the clock. Press to return to the date and time display.

  • Page 32: Setting The Reception Mode

    TEL mode: Select this mode when you want to receive both phone calls and faxes on the line connected to the fax machine. All calls, including faxes, must be answered by picking up the fax machine's handset or an extension phone connected to the same line.

  • Page 33: Volume Adjustment

    Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume of the speaker, handset, and ringer using the up and down arrow keys. Speaker Press SPEAKER Press DOWN desired volume level. • Press again to turn off the SPEAKER speaker. 16/POLL 17/G1 SPEAKER DOWN to select the Volume Adjustment...
  • Page 34 Volume Adjustment Handset When talking through the handset, press desired volume level. • Note: The volume reverts to MIDDLE each time you replace the handset. Ringer Press desired volume level. (Make sure SPEAKER pressed, the handset is not lifted, and a document is not loaded in the feeder.) •...

  • Page 35: Sending Faxes

    2. Sending Faxes Transmittable Documents Size and weight Minimum document size: Minimum size 5.8" (148 mm) 5.5" (140 mm) Maximum document size: The maximum size and weight of documents that you can load in the document feeder depend on how many pages you load. 20 pages at once: Size: Letter (8.5”...

  • Page 36: Loading The Document

    Loading the Document Other restrictions ♦ The scanner cannot recognize yellow, greenish yellow, or light blue ink. ♦ Ink, glue, and correcting fluid on documents must be dry before they pass through the document feeder. ♦ All clips, staples, and pins must be removed from documents before loading in the feeder.

  • Page 37: Removing A Document From The Feeder

    Adjust the resolution and/or contrast settings as explained on page 36, then dial the receiving machine as explained on page 39. Removing a document from the feeder If you need to remove a document from the feeder, open the operation panel. Important! Do not try to remove a document without opening the operation panel.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Resolution And Contrast

    Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast If desired, you can adjust the resolution and contrast before sending a document. The default resolution setting is STANDARD and the default contrast setting is AUTO. Note: The resolution and contrast settings are only effective for sending a document.
  • Page 39 DARK will appear. Note: In order to transmit in SUPER FINE resolution, the receiving fax machine must also have that resolution. If it doesn’t, your machine will automatically step down to the next best available setting.

  • Page 40: Changing The Default Resolution

    Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Changing the default resolution If desired, you can change the default resolution for faxing documents to FINE. Follow the steps below. Press once and FUNCTION Press once. Press once. Press to set the default resolution to FINE, or to set it to STANDARD.

  • Page 41: Sending A Fax By Normal Dialing

    Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing With Normal Dialing, you pick up the handset (or press pressing the number keys. ♦ If a person answers, you can talk with them through the handset before sending the fax. (If you pressed talk.) ♦...

  • Page 42: Sending A Fax By Automatic Dialing

    SPEED DIAL ♦ To use Automatic Dialing, you must first store the full fax or phone number in your fax machine. ♦ When you store a fax or phone number, you select a two-digit Speed Dial number for it. Ninety-nine Speed Dial numbers are available.
  • Page 43 SPEED DIAL Storing fax and phone numbers for automatic dialing Press once and FUNCTION If you know the Speed Dial number that you want to use, enter that number (for example, press for Speed Dial 01). Otherwise, press machine will suggest an available Speed Dial number at the end of the storing procedure).
  • Page 44 Enter a name by pressing number keys for each letter as shown in the chart below. Up to 20 characters can be entered. (If you do not wish to enter a name, go directly to Step 6.) Example: SHARP = 7777 44 2 777 SPACE = ♦...

  • Page 45: Editing And Clearing Auto-Dial Numbers

    Return to Step 2 to store another number, or press date and time display. Editing and clearing auto-dial numbers If you need to make changes to a previously stored auto-dial number, or clear a number, follow these steps: Press once and FUNCTION Enter the 2-digit Speed Dial number that you wish to edit or clear (for example, press...
  • Page 46 Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing START/ MEMORY Press Make the desired changes to the name. • Press change, and then press the appropriate number key repeatedly until the desired letter appears (see Step 5 on page 42). The new letter will replace the old letter.

  • Page 47: Rapid Key Dialing

    Rapid Key Dialing If the number you want to dial has been stored as a Speed Dial number from 01 to 18, you can dial it by pressing the corresponding Rapid Key. Load the document(s). • If desired, press the resolution and/or contrast. Press the Rapid Key corresponding to the desired Speed Dial number.

  • Page 48: Speed Dialing

    Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing Speed Dialing Speed Dialing can be used to dial any number that has been stored as a Speed Dial number. Load the document(s). • If desired, press the resolution and/or contrast. Press and then enter the 2-digit Speed Dial number. SPEED DIAL •...

  • Page 49: Searching For An Auto-Dial Number

    Searching for an auto-dial number If you don’t remember the Rapid Key or Speed Dial number in which you have stored a full fax or phone number, follow these steps to search for the number. If you are sending a fax, load the document(s).

  • Page 50: Sending A Fax By Direct Keypad Dialing

    Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing Sending a fax by Direct Keypad Dialing You can also enter a full number with the number keys and then press the START/ MEMORY key to begin dialing. You can use this method to dial a full number when you don't need to speak to the other party before faxing.

  • Page 51: Automatic Redialing

    If you use automatic dialing (including Direct Keypad Dialing) to send a fax and the line is busy, the fax machine will automatically redial the number. The fax machine will make three redial attempts at intervals of five minutes. During this time, RECALLING will appear in the display, followed by a two-digit number assigned to the fax job.

  • Page 52: Error Correction Mode

    Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing Error Correction Mode The fax machine is set to automatically correct any distortions in a transmission due to noise on the telephone line before printing at the receiving end. This function is called Error Correction Mode (ECM). ECM is effective for both transmissions and receptions, and is only effective when the other fax machine has ECM as well.

  • Page 53: Batch Page Numbering

    Batch Page Numbering You can change the page numbering of the transmitted document from simple numbering ("P.01", "P.02", etc.) to batch numbering, which means that a slash and the total number of pages being sent are added after each page number (for example, "P.

  • Page 54: Sending A Fax From Memory

    Sending a Fax From Memory Sending a Fax From Memory You can scan a document into the fax’s memory and send the document from memory. This increases transmission speed and allows you to send a fax to multiple destinations in a single operation. After transmission, the document is automatically cleared from memory.

  • Page 55: Broadcasting Using A Group Key

    Press to store the destination. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each of the other destinations to which you wish to send the fax (maximum of 20). When you are ready to begin transmission, press • A Transaction Report is automatically printed out after Broadcasting is completed.

  • Page 56: Storing Numbers In Group Keys

    Sending a Fax From Memory Storing numbers in Group Keys Group Keys allow you to send a fax to a group of fax machines by simply pressing the appropriate Group Key once. To store a group of numbers in a Group Key, follow the steps below.
  • Page 57 Select a destination using one of the following methods: Press a Rapid Key. Press and enter a 2-digit Speed Dial number. SPEED DIAL Press ) until the name of the destination appears in the display (if no name was stored, the number will appear). Press to store the destination.

  • Page 58: Memory Transmission

    Sending a Fax From Memory Memory transmission You can also send a fax through memory when sending to a single destination. This is convenient when sending to destinations where the line is often busy, as it saves you from waiting to pick up the original document and frees the feeder for other operations.

  • Page 59: Receiving Faxes

    Using TEL Mode on page 4 rings Changing the number of rings If desired, you can change the number of rings on which the fax machine answers incoming calls in FAX mode. Any number from 2 to 5 can be selected.

  • Page 60: Using Tel Mode

    Example: 3 rings Press to return to the date and time display. STOP Note: If you are using Distinctive Ring, the fax machine will answer calls after two rings regardless of the above setting. Using TEL Mode RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE When the reception mode is set to TEL, you must answer all calls (even fax calls) by picking up the fax machine’s handset or an extension phone...

  • Page 61: Answering With The Fax's Handset

    Answering with the fax’s handset When the fax machine rings, pick up the handset. If you hear a fax tone, wait until the display shows RECEIVING and then replace the handset. If the other party first speaks with you and then wants to send a fax, press...

  • Page 62: Optional Reception Settings

    Optional Reception Settings If you hear a soft fax tone, wait until your fax responds (you will hear pronounced, high-pitched tones), then hang up. Beep If the fax doesn't respond, or if the other party first talks to you and then wants to send a fax, press phone (only on a tone dial phone).

  • Page 63: Changing The Number For Remote Fax Activation

    Press to turn on the function, or to turn it off. Press to return to the date and time display. STOP Changing the number for remote fax activation If desired, you can use a number other than 5 to activate fax reception from an extension telephone.

  • Page 64: Reception Ratio

    Optional Reception Settings Reception Ratio The fax has been set at the factory to automatically reduce the size of received documents to fit the size of the printing paper. This ensures that data on the edges of the document are not cut off. If desired, you can turn this function off and have received documents printed at full size.

  • Page 65: Substitute Reception To Memory

    Substitute Reception to Memory In situations where printing is not possible, such as when your fax runs out of paper, the print cartridge needs replacement, or the paper jams, incoming faxes will be received to memory. When you have received a document in memory, FAX RX IN MEMORY will appear in the display, alternating with ADD PAPER &...

  • Page 66: Making Copies

    4. Making Copies Your fax machine can also be used to make copies. Single and multiple copies (up to 99 per original) can be made, enabling your fax to double as a convenience office copier. Load the document(s) face down.

  • Page 67: Copy Cut-Off

    When you are ready to begin copying, press If MEMORY IS FULL appears... If you place a large number of originals in the feeder, the memory may become full before all pages can be scanned (the display will show MEMORY IS FULL).

  • Page 68: Answering Machine Connection

    5. Answering Machine Connection Connecting an Answering Machine If desired, you can connect an answering machine to your fax machine's TEL. SET jack This will allow you to receive both voice messages and faxes when you are out. ♦ Important: If the answering machine is not connected to the TEL. SET jack on the fax as shown, the setup will not operate properly.

  • Page 69: Using The Answering Machine Connection

    (see page 61). If they are the same, entering the code from an outside telephone to retrieve messages will cause the fax machine to be activated. Using the Answering Machine Connection RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE A.M.

  • Page 70: Optional A.m. Mode Settings

    If necessary, you can use the following settings to improve the response of the answering machine connection to incoming calls. Quiet Detect Time This function causes the fax machine to take over the line and begin reception if a certain duration of silence is detected after the answering machine answers.
  • Page 71 Note: Quiet Detect Time can be turned off by entering "00" for the time. Note, however, that the fax machine will not be able to receive faxes sent manually by Normal Dialing.

  • Page 72: Quiet Detect Start Time

    Optional A.M. Mode Settings Quiet Detect Start Time This setting can be used to delay the start of the Quiet Detect Time function. For example, if you want to insert a pause at the beginning of your answering machine’s outgoing message to ensure clear detection of fax signals, you can use this setting to delay the start of silence detection so that the pause will not cause the fax to take over the line.

  • Page 73: On Tad Failure

    On TAD Failure When this function is turned on, your fax will answer the call after 5 rings if the answering machine for some reason fails to answer before that time. This ensures that you will receive fax messages even if the answering machine’s tape fills up or the answering machine is not turned on.

  • Page 74: Special Functions

    6. Special Functions Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) If you subscribe to a caller identification service from your telephone company, you can have the fax machine display the name and number of the caller when you receive a call. Important: To use this function, you must subscribe to a caller identification service from your telephone company.

  • Page 75: Display Messages

    Enter the three digits of your area code. START/ MEMORY Press to store your area code. Press to return to the date and time display. STOP How Caller ID operates When you receive a call, the name and phone number of the caller will appear in the display, beginning just before the second ring.

  • Page 76: Viewing The Caller Id List

    If you subscribe to a Caller ID service and have turned on the Caller ID function, your fax machine will keep information on the most recent 30 calls and faxes you have received. You can view this information, which consists of the name and number of each caller, in the Caller ID List.

  • Page 77: Priority Call

    To delete calls from the Caller ID list If you want to delete a single call from the caller list, press appears in the display. If you want to delete all calls from the list, hold down for at least 3 seconds while you are viewing any number in the list. Priority Call If you have turned on Caller ID, you can set the machine to make a special ringing sound when you receive a call from a designated phone number.
  • Page 78 Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) Blocking voice calls If you have turned on Caller ID, you can use the Anti Junk Fax function described in Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes in this chapter to block voice calls as well as faxes from your specified Anti Junk Number. In this case, when a voice call or a fax transmission comes in from the number you have specified as a "Junk Number", your fax will break the connection as soon as it receives the calling phone number from the caller ID service (before...

  • Page 79: Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription To Service)

    The second number rings differently from your normal number. If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service, you can set the fax machine to automatically answer when your second number is called. This allows you to use the second number as an exclusive fax number.
  • Page 80 Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) Press a number from 1 to 3 to select the ring pattern below that matches your second number’s ring pattern. Press 4 to have your fax automatically answer your normal telephone number. Press 5 to turn off the distinctive ring function.

  • Page 81: Blocking Reception Of Unwanted Faxes

    Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes The Anti Junk Fax function allows you to block reception of faxes from a party that you specify. This saves paper by not printing out unwanted "junk" faxes. To use this function, follow the steps below to enter the fax number from which you do not wish to receive faxes.

  • Page 82: Polling (Requesting A Fax Transmission)

    Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling allows you to call another fax machine and have it send a document (previously loaded in its feeder) to your machine without operator assistance. In other words, the receiving fax machine, not the transmitting fax machine, initiates the transmission.
  • Page 83 Requesting transmission Dial the fax machine you want to poll using one of the following methods: • Pick up the handset (or press the SPEAKER key) and dial the full number. Wait for the fax answerback tone. • Pick up the handset (or press the SPEAKER key) and press a Rapid Key.

  • Page 84: Polling Security

    Polling Security allows you to prevent unauthorized polling of your machine. When this function is turned on, polling will only take place when the fax number of the polling fax machine has been entered in your machine's list of permitted fax numbers (called "passcode numbers"). The number of the polling fax must also be correctly programmed into itself for identification.

  • Page 85: Storing Fax Numbers For Polling Permission

    Storing fax numbers for polling permission You can store up to 10 fax numbers in your machine's list of permitted numbers. Press once and FUNCTION Press once and Press Press Enter the fax number (maximum of 20 digits). START/ MEMORY Press Return to Step 4 to store another number, or press date and time display.

  • Page 86: Editing And Clearing Polling Permission Numbers

    Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Editing and clearing polling permission numbers If you need to make changes to a previously stored polling permission number, or clear a number, follow these steps: Press once and FUNCTION Press once and Press Press in the display.

  • Page 87: Printing Lists

    7. Printing Lists You can print lists showing settings and information entered in the fax machine, and a report showing recent fax transactions. The lists and report are described below. To print a list or report, follow these steps. Press once and FUNCTION Press...

  • Page 88: Telephone Number List

    Printing Lists Telephone Number List This list shows the fax and phone numbers that have been stored for automatic dialing. Group List This list shows the fax numbers that have been stored in each Group Key. Setup List This list shows your current selections for the FUNCTION key settings. The list also shows your name and fax/telephone number as entered in the machine, and a sample of the header printed at the top of every page you transmit (HEADER PRINT).

  • Page 89: Transaction Report

    Transaction Report This report is printed out automatically after an operation is completed to allow you to check the result. Your fax machine is set at the factory to print out the report only when an error occurs. ♦ The Transaction report cannot be printed on demand.
  • Page 90 Printing Lists Transaction Report print condition You can change the condition under which a Transaction Report is printed out. Follow the steps below. Press once and FUNCTION Press once and Press once. Press a number from ALWAYS PRINT ERROR/MEMORY SEND ONLY ERROR ONLY NEVER PRINT Press...
  • Page 91 Auto print-out of Activity Report You can set the Activity Report to print automatically whenever information on 30 fax transactions has accumulated. (A report can still be printed on demand at any time.) Follow these steps: Press once and FUNCTION Press once and Press...

  • Page 92: Maintenance

    8. Maintenance Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the scanning glass and rollers Clean the scanning glass and rollers frequently to ensure the quality of transmitted images and copies. Open the operation panel. Flip up the green levers on each side of the white roller.
  • Page 93 If the scanning glass is difficult to clean If you find it difficult to remove dirt from the scanning glass, you can try moistening the swab with isopropyl alcohol or denatured alcohol. Take care that no alcohol gets on the rollers. Flip down the green levers on each side of the white roller.

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Housing

    About the lithium battery: The fax machine uses a lithium battery to retain settings and information programmed in the machine when the power is turned off. Battery power is consumed primarily when the power is off. With the power kept continuously off, the life of the battery is about 5 years.

  • Page 95: Improving Print Quality

    Improving Print Quality Aligning the print cartridge If print quality is not satisfactory, first try aligning the print cartridge. Note: Make sure that paper is loaded before beginning this procedure. Press FUNCTION once and Press once and Press once. Press to print an alignment page.

  • Page 96: Cleaning The Print Cartridge Nozzles

    Maintenance Press the number keys to enter the number of the straightest line. Example: • If you make a mistake, press START/ MEMORY Press Press to return to the date and time display. STOP Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles If print quality is still not satisfactory after aligning the print cartridge, follow these steps to clean the print cartridge nozzles.
  • Page 97 Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars to the diagonal line below the printed bars. • Look for a break in the diagonal line above the bars. A break indicates clogged nozzles. If the bottom diagonal line still has breaks, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to run the nozzle test again.

  • Page 98: Wiping The Print Nozzles And Contacts

    Maintenance Wiping the print nozzles and contacts If you have cleaned the print nozzles as explained in the previous section at least three times and print quality is still not satisfactory, try wiping the print nozzles and contacts. Open the operation panel and then the print compartment cover, and remove the print cartridge (see page 17).
  • Page 99 Maintenance Cleaning the cartridge holder A dirty print cartridge holder may cause smudges on your printed pages. To clean the print cartridge holder, open the operation panel and then the print – compartment cover, and remove the print cartridge (see page 17). Wipe on the holder with a damp cloth.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions If you have any problems with your fax, first refer to the following troubleshooting guide. If you cannot solve the problem, call Sharp's Customer Assistance Center at 1-877-794-8675. Line error Problem LINE ERROR appears in the display.

  • Page 101: Dialing And Transmission Problems

    • Make sure that the telephone line is properly connected to both the TEL. LINE jack and the wall jack (see page 24). • Make sure that the fax machine is set to the correct dialing mode for your telephone line. See Dial mode on page 24.

  • Page 102: Reception And Copying Problems

    Note that ECM mode must be turned on in the other machine as well. • Make a copy of the document on your fax machine. If the copy is also distorted, your fax machine may need service.

  • Page 103: General Problems

    Note that ECM mode must be turned on in the other machine as well. • Make a copy or print a report on your fax machine. If the copy or report is also distorted, your fax machine may need service.
  • Page 104 Problems and Solutions Answering machine connection Problem The answering machine connection does not operate properly. Solution • Make sure your machine's reception mode is set to A.M.. • Make sure your machine's TEL. LINE jack is connected to the wall jack. Make sure your machine's TEL.

  • Page 105: Messages And Signals

    Messages and Signals Display messages Note: If you have turned on the Caller ID function, see page 73 for display messages related to Caller ID. ADD PAPER & / PRESS START KEY (alternating messages) CHANGE CARTRIDGE CHECK CARTRIDGE COVER OPEN DOCUMENT JAMMED FAX RX IN MEMORY FUNCTION MODE...
  • Page 106 A paper jam may have occurred. Follow the procedure on page 107 to clear the jam. A document has been loaded and the fax machine is waiting for you to begin faxing or copying.

  • Page 107: Audible Signals

    0.3 seconds off) This appears if you attempt to send a fax by automatic dialing and the line is busy or the receiving fax machine does not answer. Your fax machine will automatically reattempt the call. (See Automatic redialing on page 49.) Number of pages transmitted, received, or copied.

  • Page 108: Clearing Paper Jams

    Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Paper Jams Clearing a jammed document If the original document doesn’t feed properly during transmission or copying, or DOCUMENT JAMMED appears in the display, first try pressing the document doesn't feed out, remove it as explained below. Important: Do not try to remove a jammed document without releasing it as explained below.

  • Page 109: Clearing Jammed Printing Paper

    Flip down the green levers on each side of the white roller. Close the operation panel, pressing down on both sides to make sure it clicks into place. Clearing jammed printing paper Open the operation panel. Clearing Paper Jams...
  • Page 110 Clearing Paper Jams Open the print compartment cover. • Press as shown and pull the cover toward you. Gently pull the jammed paper out of the machine, making sure no torn pieces of paper remain in the print compartment or rollers. Close the print compartment cover.

  • Page 111: Ordering Parts

    1015 NW 52nd Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Fox International, Ltd. 23600 Aurora Road Bedford Heights, OH 44146 Andrews Electronics 25158 Avenue Stanford Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Sharp Accessories and Supply Center 2130 Townline Road Peoria, IL 61615 TINSE4299XHTZ TCADH3457XHZZ QCNWG209BXHOW QCNWG208BXHZZ...

  • Page 112: Fcc Regulatory Information

    If trouble is experienced with this equipment, or for repair or warranty information, please contact Sharp’s Customer Assistance Center. The number is 1-877-794-8675. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
  • Page 113 S H A R P (Name and Telephone Number) Sharp Electronics Corporation Telephone number for information: 1-800-237-4277 Emergency telephone number : Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information : Emergency telephone number : Cas No. Proportion (% by Weight) 1333-86-4 0.1-2...
  • Page 114 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (2/3) Section 5. First Aid Measures Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if breathing becomes difficult. Ingestion: Immediately rinse mouth out with plenty of water. If within 30 minutes after ingestion, give victim a small glass of water or milk (NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person).
  • Page 115 Restrictions: This information relates only to the specific material designated as supplied by the manufacturer. This information is supplied to us by the manufacturer and Sharp offers no warranties as to its accuracy and accepts no responsibilities for any typographical errors which may appear on these sheets. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of this product for each particular use.

  • Page 116: Quick Reference Guide

    Receiving Faxes Press display points to the desired reception mode. SPEAKER FAX mode: The fax machine automatically answers and receives faxes. TEL mode: Answer all calls (even faxes) by picking up the handset. To begin fax reception, press A.M. mode: Select this mode when you want to use an answering machine that is connected to the fax.

  • Page 117: Guía De Referencia Rápida

    Guía de referencia rápida Transmisión de documentos Coloque el documento (hasta 20 páginas) mirando hacia abajo en el alimentador. Marcación normal 1. Levante el auricular o pulse 2. Marque el número de telefax. 3. Espere a escuchar el tono de recepción (si alguien contesta el teléfono, pídale que pulse su tecla Inicio).

  • Page 118: Index

    Index Activity Report, 85 Activity Report, Auto Print Out, 89 AM reception mode, 30, 67 Answering machine connection Activating, 67 Connecting, 66 On TAD Failure, 71 Quiet Detect Start Time, 70 Quiet Detect Time, 68 Troubleshooting, 102 Anti Junk Fax, 79 Audible signals, 105 Auto-dial numbers Searching for, 47...
  • Page 119 Memory transmission, 56 Memory, substitute reception to, 63 Normal dialing, 39 Number of rings in FAX reception mode, Ordering parts, 109 Page numbering, batch, 51 Paper jams, clearing, 106-108 Paper size setting, 22 Paper trays, 12 Paper, loading, 14 Polling, 80-83 Power cord, 16 Print cartridge Aligning, 93-94...

  • Page 121: Limited Warranty

    In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer.
  • Page 122 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-1163 SHARP CORPORATION FOR YOUR RECORDS Please record the model number and serial number below, for easy reference, in case of loss or theft. These numbers are located on the rear side of the unit.Space is also provided for other relevant information.

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