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Muratec MFX-1200 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 MFX-1200/1600 Plain-paper digital Fax/Copier/Printer Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Welcome Thank you! Thanks for selecting a Muratec fax machine for your business. Before you begin, please note that before your fax can be used and before you can turn on power to the unit for the first time, there are important precautions to take. Please...

  • Page 3: Energy Saving

    Trademarks Muratec, the Muratec logo and all Muratec fax product names contained herein are trademarks of Muratec America, Inc. is a registered mark of the United States Environmental Protection NERGY Agency. Copyright Copyright ' 2000 by Muratec America, Inc, All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Before Using Your Muratec Fax Machine

    Before using your Muratec fax machine Where to set up your fax machine Follow these guidelines when setting up your fax machine: Away from direct sunlight To avoid overheating, set up your fax machine away from direct sunlight or a heater.

  • Page 5: General Precautions

    Never disassemble your fax machine! Disassembling your fax machine can cause serious injury to you and damage to your fax. If service is required, call your authorized Muratec dealer. Keep away from liquids Keep liquids and metal pins or other objects away from your fax machine.

  • Page 6: Storing And Handling Toner And Drum Cartridges

    Use supplies manufactured specifically for Muratec fax machines Using toner cartridges and other supplies that are not manufactured specifically for Muratec machines may affect the operation of your unit. Storing and handling toner and drum cartridges To avoid damage to your fax machine and to assure the best performance possible,...
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  • Page 8: Find Your Serial Number And Write It Down

    Please copy down your machine s serial number below for future reference, and note the machine s model number: My machine s serial number: ________________________________________ My machine s model number: q Muratec MFX-1200 q Muratec MFX-1600...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Making copies ..........2.12 Your machine s copier features ....... . 2.12 Basic copy procedure .
  • Page 10 Batch transmission ..........3.12 Creating or modifying a batch box .

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting started This chapter describes how to set up your machine, operating tips and some important settings before you use your machine Packaging contents ........... 1.1 Parts of your machine .

  • Page 12: Packaging Contents

    Packaging contents Included in your machine s packaging: 1. Main unit with 500-sheet paper cassette installed 2. Drum cartridge 7. AC power cord 3. Toner cartridge 8. Operating instructions 4. Document tray 9. Paper size stickers 5. Extension paper tray 10.
  • Page 13 Extension paper tray Holds up the printout after it emerges. Printed document exit Where the printout emerges. Handset (optional ) Used for voice communication. This handset is avail- able from your authorized Muratec dealer, and can be added when you purchase the MFX-1200/1600 or as an upgrade afterward.

  • Page 14: Control Panel Overview

    Control Panel Overview light Glows when the machine is in the Copy mode. COPY light Glows when the machine is in the Fax mode. light Glows when a problem occurs during fax communication, ALARM printing or scanning. The light stays on until the machine prints a Check Message report.
  • Page 15 Getting started Press to begin a fax transmission, reception or copying. START Stops the current operation and ejects a document from the ADF. STOP Use in copy mode only. Press to reset the copy settings to their COPY RESET defaults. Numeric keypad Just like the numeric keys on a regular tone-dialing phone.

  • Page 16: Setting Up

    This device helps to shield your fax machine from damaging high-voltage electrical surges. Voltage requirements: – 10%, 50 60% Hz. Power consumption: Standby Transmission MFX-1200: 17.3 18.2 MFX-1600: 21.2 22.0 Unlocking the mirror carriage Your fax machine is shipped with mirror carriage locking plate for protecting your machine s mirror carriage during shipping.

  • Page 17: Installing The Printing Supplies

    Getting started Installing the printing supplies Your fax prints incoming faxes and copies with a reliable 600 dpi print engine. Your fax requires two types of printing supplies (sometimes also called consumables): The drum cartridge It yields 16,000 normal letter-sized printouts (see Specifications, pages .2).

  • Page 18: Attach The Paper-Handling Parts

    Attach the paper-handling parts Attach the document tray by inserting it into the appropriate holes, as shown. Attach the extension paper tray by inserting its two pegs at a slightly upward angle into the appropriate holes, as shown. Plug in and power up Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the rear side and the other end into a standard telephone wall jack.

  • Page 19: Turning Off The Transport Mode

    Getting started Turning off the transport mode Important: After unlocking the mirror carriage (see page 1.5), you must turn the transport mode off by following procedures. When the machine is in the transport mode, the Mirror Locked To turn off the transport mode: Press Program key, *, Mirror Locked / /Enter...

  • Page 20: Setting Of The Paper Size

    While pressing the release lever, slide the paper length guide to the position for the paper size you want to use. Press down the paper lifting plate. Insert the paper into the cassette. Before you insert paper in the cassette, stack it so the leading edge and sides of the paper are even.

  • Page 21: Loading Paper In Bypass Tray

    Getting started Press until the recording paper size for the bypass tray you want appears. In this example, we ve chosen Ltr. Note: You can set the primary paper size for the bypass tray in this step. However, regardless of this setting, you should set the paper size when you load the paper on the bypass tray.

  • Page 22: Operating Tips

    Operating tips Changing modes You can use this machine not only as a fax machine, but as a copier as well. COPY/FAX key Press to change to the fax COPY mode or copy mode. Fax mode: If you want to use facsimile features, change to the Fax mode.

  • Page 23: Entering Characters

    Getting started Entering characters Some settings give you a chance to enter characters; for your TTI, remote fax s name or others. To enter letters or other characters, use one-touch keys, numeric keypad keys. CODE Using one-touch keys to enter characters Open the one-touch cover and use the one- touch keys to enter letters and other non-numeric characters.

  • Page 24: Searching The Functions Using The Cursor Key

    Searching the functions using the cursor key In this manual, we explain the operation with short-cut operations (for example, we will say, press Program key, , 1, 0, 1. . . ), however you can search and enter almost all of functions using the Program key and Cursor key. Helpful Tip: When you want to search any function settings in your machine, you will need the function table (see next page) for your searching.

  • Page 25: Function Table

    Getting started Function table Level one function Level two function A. Autodial Entries 1.One-touch Dial 2.Speed Dial 3.Program One-Touch B. User Settings 1.Machine Settings 2.Fax Settings *1: This option appears only if the optional 2-Bin tray has been installed. 1.14 Level three function Summary of setting 01.Enter One-Touch...
  • Page 26 07.Quick Memory Tx 08.TTI Tx 09.ECM Mode 10.Block Junk Fax 11.Security Rx 12.PIN Mode 13.Passcode 14.Rotate Rx (for MFX-1600 only) 14.DRD (for MFX-1200) 15.DRD (for MFX-1600) 3.Copy Settings 01.Scan Parameters 02. Print parameter 03.Auto Reset Time 04.Copy Auto 05.Copy Protect 06.Sort Copy 07.Nega/Posi...
  • Page 27 Getting started Level one function Level two function C. Other Settings 3.Department Code 4.F-Code Box 5.Batch Tx D. Doc. Management 1.Store Document 2.Erase Document 3.Document Print E. Print 1.List Print 1.16 Level three function Summary of setting 01.Set Dept. Protect Protection for department code settings.
  • Page 28 Level one function Level two function Level three function E.Print 1.List Print 15.Batch Box List 16.Batch Doc. List 17.Macros List 2.Printer Functions 01.Demo Page* 02.Status Page* 03.Font List* 04.NIC Status* F. PC-FAX Commands* 1.PC-FAX 01.PC-FAX Scan 02.PC-FAX Initial 03.Set RS-232C I.

  • Page 29: Easystart (Initial Settings)

    Getting started EasyStart (Initial settings) EasyStart software is already installed on your Muratec fax machine. It guides you through the process of entering your machine s settings. These settings you make here can always be changed later. Getting started Determine the following before you go any further: The type of dialing your telephone system requires Choose either tone or pulse (rotary) dialing.
  • Page 30 now asks if you want to set the calendar/clock to automatically recognize daylight saving time ( Daylight Saving :Off / /Enter When the setting is On, your machine automatically recognizes the appropriate switchover Sundays each year. When the setting is Off, no automatic change will occur. Press until the mode you want appears.

  • Page 31: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operation of the transmission, reception and copying Sending faxes ............2.1 Receiving faxes .

  • Page 32: Sending Faxes

    Sending faxes Guidelines You can send a fax message using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or FBS (Flatbed Scanner) glass. Before you begin the fax sending, please read the following guidelines. Acceptable document sizes You can set up to 50 sheets of letter-, legal- or half letter sized document in the ADF at one time.

  • Page 33: Dialing Pause

    Note: If you send a fax in superfine, certain fax models (especially older, non- Muratec models) receive it only in fine mode. However, you can send a fax in grayscale mode to virtually any fax machine currently in use.

  • Page 34: Memory Transmission

    Memory transmission Your fax machine has a great memory! Take advantage of it, and you could: Save Time. By using your fax machine s memory, you won t have to wait for your machine while it completes the transmission. Simply scan your document into your machine s memory, and you can walk away with your original in hand.

  • Page 35: Sending A Fax Using The Adf

    Basic operation Sending a fax using the Press to change to Fax mode. COPY Insert the document face up, top edge first. And adjust the document guides by sliding either of them to the left or right to fit the page(s) you ll be faxing.
  • Page 36 Sending a fax using the glass Press to change to Fax mode. COPY If there s a document in the ADF, remove it. Open the platen cover. Place the document face down on the glass and align it with the docu- ment scale on the right, then gently close the platen cover.

  • Page 37: Sending A Fax Using Monitor/Call Key Or A Handset

    Basic operation At the end of the operation, your fax machine beeps and displays: 919725552009 Complete Important: Whenever you transmit a document, what actually appears on the top line of the display depends on information stored in the remote fax. The line may even be blank. Note: If the call fails, see Redialing, page 2.7.

  • Page 38: Redialing

    Redialing Automatically fax redialing If your fax call fails, your machine automatically redials it. In this Auto Redial mode, your fax automatically redials the number up to two times at one minute inter- vals. Note: You can change the redial time and interval settings. (See Changing redial settings, page 4.5.) While in the Auto Redial mode, the machine can continue to receive faxes and can make as many as 99 fax transmissions.

  • Page 39: Reviewing Or Canceling Commands

    Basic operation Reviewing or canceling commands Your fax machine can store many jobs in its memory. And it keeps track of each one by assigning it a command number, like C01. Delayed commands, redial attempts and current fax transmissions are all stored in your fax machine s memory and given a command number.

  • Page 40: Printing A Delayed Command List

    Printing a delayed command list Your machine can print a command list which tells you: The command s identification number The phone number, or remote location The start time (this appears in a format) A note telling if the command is a polling or F-Code operation (see pages 3.15 3.16 for more on polling and 3.26 3.35 for more on F-Code communication).

  • Page 41: Receiving Faxes

    Basic operation Receiving faxes Answering calls manually In any reception mode, you can always answer calls manually if you have an optional handset installed. Just pick it up, as you would if using a normal phone. If you hear someone speaking to you, use your optional handset to speak back.

  • Page 42: How To Select The Fax Reception Mode

    Tel/Fax Ready mode The Tel/Fax Ready mode is a combination of the Tel Ready and Fax Ready modes. Use it if: An optional handset is installed on your fax machine You re using the machine as both a telephone and a fax machine In this mode: Your fax machine rings the number of times you ve identified in the user settings (the default setting is two times).

  • Page 43: Making Copies

    Basic operation Making copies Your machine s copier features Your machine has the following copier features: Single copy (see the right column on this page) Stacking multiple copies (see page 2.12) Sorting multiple copies (see page 2.12) Enlarged or reduced copies (see page 2.13) Negative/positive copy (Reverse black and white areas) (see page 2.16)

  • Page 44: Stacking Multiple Copies

    Stacking multiple copies Press to change to Copy mode. COPY Turn the sort setting off. (See page 2.16.) Note: The default setting of sorting is on. Place your original document in ADF face up, or on the FBS glass face down just as you would to send a fax.

  • Page 45: Using The Bypass Tray

    Basic operation Using the bypass tray When you need to use a size of paper not currently loaded in your machine s paper cassette(s), or when you want to use a special type of paper (such as transparency film), use the bypass tray. Important: If loading transparency (OHP) film into the bypass tray, be sure that the sheet is designed for laser printers and not for copiers.

  • Page 46: Making Copy Settings

    Making copy settings When the machine is in the Copy mode, the shows: Number of copies Copy reduction or enlargement ratio Recording paper size Document size Number of pages Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired number of copies for the document. Copy reduction or enlargement rate Your fax machine can make enlarged and reduced copies.

  • Page 47: Adjust Image Contrast

    Basic operation Adjust image contrast Setting the contrast allows you to compensate for any excessive light or darkness, of the document pages you are copying. To change the contrast setting, press CONTRAST A glowing indicates the machine is using the setting named by that Note: To avoid confusing the Light and Dark settings, just remember Light lightens and Dark darkens...
  • Page 48 Combine Note: This feature is available only for MFX-1600 model. This feature allows you to copying from four one-sided originals to one sheet of paper. Make sure the machine is in the Copy mode. Place your original document in ADF face up, or on the FBS glass face down. Enter the document size by pressing the DOCUMENT SIZE Press...

  • Page 49: Copy Protection

    Basic operation Copy protection With such a versatile copier built right into your fax machine, you might want to make sure it doesn t become too tempting to unauthorized copying that could deplete your machine s supplies more rapidly. So, to limit the use of your fax...

  • Page 50: Using Your Fax Machine As A Phone

    Using your fax machine as a phone Your fax machine can also be used as a phone, if you have an optional handset installed. The following is a brief look at the machine s telephone features. Dialing a telephone number Pick up the optional handset.

  • Page 51: Attaching An Optional Handset

    Basic operation Attaching an optional handset You may purchase an optional handset for your fax machine. Here is how to attach the handset. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, attach the handset cradle to the left side of your machine, using the screws included with the cradle. Plug one end of the handset cord (it s curled) into the side of your machine.
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  • Page 53: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features This chapter describes convenient features of your machine. Autodialer ............3.1 Broadcasting .

  • Page 54: Autodialer

    Autodialer Your fax machine s autodialer stores your most frequently called phone and fax numbers for instant recall so you don t have to remember them. It s something like an electronic phone book. Autodialer basics How do you autodial? There are two kinds of autodialer numbers.

  • Page 55: Call Groups

    Advanced features Call groups As you set up your autodialer, you may also want to set up call groups. These are sets of phone numbers that make it easy to send the same fax to many different loca- tions. For example, one call group may include all of your clients in one city, another group may include all of your employees and another may include all your vendors.
  • Page 56 If you do want to enter or change the call group number, go on to step 12. If you do not want to enter or change this number s call group, go to step 13. Use the numeric keypad to enter the call groups for this number. There are 32 possible call groups, numbered 1 32.
  • Page 57 One-touch phone dialing To dial a phone call using a one-touch number, you must have an optional handset attached to your machine. (Contact your authorized Muratec dealer to order an optional handset.) To make the call: , the number appears.

  • Page 58: Using Speed-Dial Numbers

    Using speed-dial numbers Your fax machine will store up to 145 speed-dial numbers, designated by three-digit identifier codes from 001 through 145. Entering or changing a speed-dial number Press Program key, , 2, 0, 1, . The ENTER number: Enter Speed-Dial No. 001:No Number Stored Note: If a speed-dial number other than 001 appears on the you have already entered a number for 001.

  • Page 59: Printing A List Of Speed-Dial Numbers

    Advanced features If you do not want to enter or change this number s call group, skip to step 14. Use the numeric keypad to enter the call groups for this number. There are 32 possible call groups, numbered 1 32. Here, we ve entered 6 to assign this speed-dial number to Call Group 6: 005:Group No.

  • Page 60: Fax Dialing Via Speed-Dial

    Fax dialing via speed-dial To dial a fax call using a speed-dial number: Place the document in the , or on the If you are using the glass, enter the document size by pressing the DOCUMENT SIZE Adjust resolution and contrast if necessary. Press .

  • Page 61: Call Group Dialing

    Advanced features Call group dialing If you frequently send the same fax message to more than one location, store the group number into the one-touch key or speed-dial number. (If necessary, see Using a one-touch keys and Using speed-dial numbers , in previous page.) After you store the group number, you can send the same fax to many different loca- tions using key.

  • Page 62: Easydial Directory Dialing

    EasyDial directory dialing EasyDial directory dialing makes your autodialer even more like an electronic phone book. EasyDial sorts and displays numbers alphabetically according to their Location s, so you can find them and dial them easily. To dial using EasyDial: For a regular phone call: Pick up the optional handset.

  • Page 63: Broadcasting

    Advanced features Broadcasting The fastest way to fax one document to many recipients is to broadcast it. In an ordinary broadcast, you send the fax as you normally would, except you just add more fax numbers. You can enter up to 230 numbers: 30 manually-dialed numbers AND 200 autodialer numbers OR 1 call group with all 200 autodialer numbers You can broadcast using any function that requires a fax number to be...

  • Page 64: Delayed Transmission

    Delayed transmission Take advantage of lower evening and weekend long-distance rates with delayed transmission. Your fax machine can store up to 99 delayed commands, each of which you can program up to 31 days in advance. Important: If you program all 99 delayed transmission commands, no further memory transmission is possible until one or more of the commands is completed.

  • Page 65: Creating Or Modifying A Batch Box

    Advanced features Batch transmission Batch transmission allows you to store multiple documents in an electronic basket throughout the day and then fax that entire basket to one location. To do this, just tell the machine when and where the transmission should go. When that date and time arrives, your machine will transmit each document in the batch box to the remote fax machine.

  • Page 66: Storing A Document For Batch Transmission

    Press to save the batch box information. ENTER To create or modify another batch box, repeat steps 2 11. To finish, press stop. Printing a list of batch boxes You can easily print a list of your batch boxes. The list includes each box s identifier number, the Location , fax number and date/time the transmission should start.

  • Page 67: Erasing A Document Stored In A Batch Box

    Advanced features Erasing a document stored in a batch box To erase a document stored in a batch box on your fax machine: Press Program key, , 2, 0, 3, . The ENTER Batch Document Enter Box No. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number (1 5) of the batch box storing the document you want to erase.

  • Page 68: Being Polled

    Polling Polling allows someone to fax a document to you without having to make the call or pay for it. There are several kinds of polling: Regular polling Your fax retrieves a document from a remote fax machine. F-Code polling Your fax retrieves a document stored as a file in the remote fax machine.
  • Page 69 Advanced features Note: If you re using the Block Junk Fax feature (see pages 3.54 3.55), even incoming calls which meet the passcode test must come from phone num- bers you ve approved. To set your fax machine s passcode: Decide on the four-digit passcode (0001 9999) you want to use.

  • Page 70: Special Features

    Special features Your fax machine has numerous special features to make your communication eas- ier. We ll cover them here. Soft keys Soft Keys are shortcut keys. You can program the soft keys on the control panel to turn on or off any function with just the touch of a button. Your machine has three Soft Keys.

  • Page 71: Macro Keys

    Advanced features Macro keys If you perform the same operation repeatedly, you can automate the operation using a macro. A macro is a series of the several steps that you group together as a single command to accomplish the operation automatically. A macro key faithfully records up to 60 steps that you performed to teach the macro.
  • Page 72 Press the keys exactly as you operate the job you want to program into the Macro key. Note: You can program up to 60 steps. When it comes over 60 steps, your fax machine asks if you register the operations you have entered. If you want to register them, press .

  • Page 73: Erasing A Macro Key

    Advanced features Erasing a Macro key Press twice, . The MACRO PROGRAM ENTER Select Macro Key M1:Activity journal Press the Macro key ( 1 or 2) you want to erase. Here, we ve chosen Select Macro Key M2:Batch box list Press .

  • Page 74: Setting The Activity Journal

    Fax & Copy With the Fax & Copy feature turned on, your machine asks if you want to make a copy of a document each time it transmits that document from memory. Note: The Fax & Copy function cannot be used for real time transmission, and when the copy protection feature is set to on.

  • Page 75: Printing An Activity Journal Manually

    ). You can receive a after sending a fax to any Group 3 fax function works only when you send a fax to a compatible Muratec lists the following information for each communication: s printout For example, a fax call made using an optional handset...

  • Page 76: Cover Page

    To set the printing one of these reports: Press Program key, , 1, 0, 3, . The ENTER T C R Selected ← ← / → → /Enter Press until the setting you want appears. Here, we ve chosen R C R Selected ←...

  • Page 77: Oneline + Distinctive Ring Detection

    Advanced features Entering the cover page message Press Program key, , 2, 0, 2, ENTER Use the one-touch keypad to enter a message for the cover page. Enter the message the same way you entered your fax name during EasyStart. The message can be up to 40 characters in length.

  • Page 78: Call Request

    If you still have a problem after trying all of the patterns, please call the Muratec Customer Support Center. (From the United States, call 800-347-3296. Important: With your machine set for using tern other than the one you selected above. To reset the fax so it will respond once again to normal rings, repeat steps 2 4, above except, in step 3, toggle it to Off.

  • Page 79: F-Code Boxes

    (4) program the machine. Note: If your machine is MFX-1200: The MFX-1200 cannot printing and scanning at same time. If you try to scanning the document during the machine is printing, the following message will be shown:...
  • Page 80 Here, we ve entered 0, 3 and see either: Select F-Code Box Select F-Code Box 03:No Number Stored 03:Muratec America If want to select a different F-Code box than the one that appears on the use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit F-Code box number now. Press .
  • Page 81 Advanced features Next, the machine asks for your F-Code box s password. This is the password -compatible F-Code fax transactions. The 03:Password Note: You don t need to have a password for the F-Code box. However, using a password will make your F-Code communication much more secure. If you do not want to enter or change this box s password, skip to step 14.
  • Page 82 31-day limit in order to keep the documents indefinitely. If so, enter 00. If you choose this, you will have to delete documents manually. (You may want to contact your authorized Muratec dealer regarding optional memory expansion.) Press to save the settings. Skip to step 24.
  • Page 83 F-Code box where you want to store the document. Here, we ve entered 0, 3: Select F-Code Box 03:Muratec America If you want to use a different F-Code box than the one that appears on the , enter the box number now.
  • Page 84 Use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit number (01-50) of the F-Code bulletin box that stores the document you want to print. We ve entered 03: Select F-Code Box 03:Muratec America Press 03:F-Code Document Enter I.D. Code:* * * *...

  • Page 85: Using A Security Box

    Select F-Code Box 01:Murata Machinery Use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit number (01-50) of the F-Code bulletin box that stores the document you want to erase. We ve entered 03: Select F-Code Box 03:Muratec America Press . The shows: ENTER 03:F-Code Document Enter I.D.

  • Page 86: Erasing An Empty F-Code Box

    Use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit identifier number (01-50) of the F-Code box you want to erase. Here, we ve entered 0, 3 and see: Select F-Code Box 03:Muratec America If you want to erase a different F-Code box than the one that appears on the Press 03:Erase F-Code Box Enter I.D.

  • Page 87: F-Code Transmission

    Advanced features Press ENTER If you ve entered an incorrect . code, your fax machine rejects the attempt and returns to standby mode. If you ve entered the correct . code, the display shows: 03:Erase F-Code Box Check Enter/Cancel Note: If you want to quit without erasing the F-Code box you ve selected, press .
  • Page 88 Press START If in step 10 you chose an immediate transmission, your fax machine begins dialing. If you chose a delayed command, the machine shows Reserved on the ing that it has stored the command in memory and will complete it later. F-Code polling Press to switch the machine to Fax mode.

  • Page 89: Using The Power Of Programmable One-Touch Keys

    Advanced features Programmable one-touch keys Using the power of programmable one-touch keys In order to complete some operations on your machine, you may have to follow sev- eral steps and press several different buttons. But programming your machine s one-touch keys (P1 and P2) can reduce those many steps to a simple press of a key. You can teach the one-touch keys to carry out any of the following operations: Communications functions: Delayed transmission (explained on page 3.11)
  • Page 90 Press . The asks which operation you want to program into the pro- ENTER grammable one-touch: Type :Communication ← ← / → → /Enter Note: If changing a previously stored command, skip to step 7. Press until Communication appears. Type :Communication ←...

  • Page 91: Programming A Broadcast / Group

    Advanced features Press . The asks you for the type of confirmation report you want to ENTER set for this programmable one-touch number. R e p o r t : - - - ← ← / → → /Enter Press until the mode you want appears.
  • Page 92 Press until Communication appears. Type :Communication ← ← / → → /Enter Press . The now shows either: ENTER P2:Fax#/Advan.Func. P2:Fax#/Advan.Func. 9-5558743_ Use the numeric keypad to enter up to 230 fax numbers you can use any combination of call groups, one-touch keys, speed-dial numbers and manually- dialed numbers.

  • Page 93: Programming Regular Polling

    Advanced features Press . The asks if you want to send a cover page for this program- ENTER mable one-touch number. Cover Page :--- ← ← / → → /Enter Press until the mode you want appears. Press . The asks if you want to turn the Fax &...

  • Page 94: Programming An F-Code Transmission

    Press . The now shows either: ENTER P2:Fax#/Advan.Func. P2:Fax#/Advan.Func. 9-5558743_ Use the numeric keypad to enter the number exactly as your machine should dial it, including whatever codes your phone system requires. The number can be up to 40 characters in length: P2:Fax#/Advan.Func.
  • Page 95 Advanced features Note: If changing a previously stored command, skip to step 7. Press until Communication appears. Type :Communication ← ← / → → /Enter Press . The now shows either: ENTER P2:Fax#/Advan.Func. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number exactly as your machine should dial it, including whatever codes your phone system requires.

  • Page 96: Programming F-Code Polling

    Press . The asks you to select a contrast mode for each programma- ENTER ble one-touch number. C o n t r a s t : - - - - - - - ← ← / → → /Enter Press until the mode you want appears.
  • Page 97 Advanced features Note: If changing a previously stored command, skip to step 7. Press until Communication appears. Type :Communication ← ← / → → /Enter Press . The now shows either: ENTER P2:Fax#/Advan.Func. Use the numeric keypad to enter the number exactly as your machine should dial it, including whatever codes your phone system requires.

  • Page 98: Programming A Batch Transmission

    Programming a batch transmission For this operation to work, two things must be true: The batch box you re using must exist on your fax machine. You must know the batch box s identifier number (1 5). To program a batch transmission into a programmable one-touch key: Press Program key, , 3, 0, 1, .
  • Page 99 Advanced features Press . The asks if you want to turn the Fax & Copy feature on or ENTER off for this programmable one-touch number. Fax & Copy :--- ← ← / → → /Enter Press until the mode you want appears. Press ENTER Press...
  • Page 100 Press . The asks which list you want to program into the program- ENTER mable one-touch: P2:Machine Settings ← ← / → → /Enter Press until the list you want appears. Press ENTER Press to return your machine to standby mode. STOP Programming a document storage operation If you want to program a programmable one-touch key to store an F-Code polling...
  • Page 101 F-Code box in which you want to store the document. Here, we ve entered 0, 3: Select F-Code Box 03:Muratec America To select a different F-Code box than the one that appears on the that box number now. Press .

  • Page 102: Fax Dialing With Programmable One-Touch

    Fax dialing with programmable one-touch To dial a fax call using a programmable one-touch number: Set your document in the ADF or on the FBS glass. Make any necessary adjustments as usual. If you are using the FBS glass, set the document size by pressing before you press the programmable one-touch key.

  • Page 103: Security Reception

    Advanced features Security features Your machine has a number of security features to keep your private fax documents private, avoid unwanted outside communication and even protect against unautho- rized use of your machine. These security features include: (1) Security reception, (2) PIN mask, (3) Block junk fax, and (4) Department codes. The passcode Your machine has a passcode protection system which must be turned on in order to use the security features listed below:...
  • Page 104 If you want security reception to begin now (and at this same time every day), skip to step 8. Otherwise, go on to step 7. Use the numeric keypad to enter the time (use a 24-hour format) when secu- rity reception should begin every day. Type over the numbers displayed. Here, we ve entered 17:35: Security Rx Enter Ti m e :...

  • Page 105: Masking The Pin

    Advanced features Masking the To prevent unauthorized long-distance calls, some office telephone systems require you to enter a personal identification number ( Your fax s mask feature helps you keep that mask activated, you can dial a fax number plus a a journal, error message printout, delayed command list or a to eight characters in length.
  • Page 106 Important: While in Mode 1, any autodialer numbers you use must include . This also applies to autodialer numbers used with batch transmission (see page 3.12) or programmable one-touch keys (see pages 3.36 3.49). Note: If you select either Mode 1 or Mode 2 and will be using batch transmission, you must store the access code for the remote unit within the appropri- ate batch box.

  • Page 107: Setting Block Junk Fax

    Advanced features Press to save the setting. ENTER Note: If you press without entering the ENTER indicates No Number on the Continue with the steps for creating or modifying a batch box (pages 3.12 3.13). Now you can perform batch transmission to this box while the 3.54 Setting Block Junk Fax , the fax machine beeps,...

  • Page 108: Printing A List Of The Blocked Numbers

    Depending on if you have already entered at least one number into the blocked numbers list, the shows one of the following: Enter Fax Number Select BlockJunk No. 01:_ 01:555-2971 If you want to modify an existing entry in the blocked numbers list, press until you see the number you want to modify.

  • Page 109: Using Department Codes

    Advanced features Using department codes You can keep track of how your machine is used through its department code feature. When the department code setting is activated, the machine reminds each user to enter the department code before sending or polling a document. The Activity Journal then keeps track of fax transactions by department.
  • Page 110 Turning department code protection on and off Important: This feature will work only if you ve activated the passcode protection (see page 3.50). Press Program key, , 3, 0, 1, . The ENTER Set Dept. Protect Enter Passcode: * * * * Use the numeric keypad to enter the four-digit passcode: Set Dept.

  • Page 111: Changing The Default Settings

    Changing the default settings This chapter describes how to change the settings of your machine. Settings for transmission ..........4.1 Settings for reception .

  • Page 112: Settings For Transmission

    Settings for transmission Scan settings Default setting: Primary resolution: Normal, Primary contrast: Normal Two different settings tell your machine how to scan documents. The initial factory settings are probably right for most applications, so try using them before changing any of these settings: Primary resolution mode Sets the resolution for your documents.

  • Page 113: Quick Memory Transmission

    Changing the default settings Memory transmission Default setting: ON. Note: When the machine s memory is full, it can transmit only through the docu- ment feeder (real time transmission). Note: When you use the glass, the machine always uses memory transmission even if you set the memory transmission to off.

  • Page 114: Settings For Reception

    Settings for reception Print settings You can set three parameters for printing received fax messages: Print reduction rate Reduction margin Paper save function You set all three in the same procedure, discussed on next page. Following is a explanation for each: Print reduction rate Print reduction lets you set the machine to reduce large incoming documents to a size that fits the paper in your machine.

  • Page 115: Setting The Number Of Rings

    Changing the default settings Press to save the setting. The ENTER Margin (00-85mm):40 Use the numeric keypad to enter the reduction margin you want. If necessary, press to move the cursor. In this example, we ve chosen 38mm. Margin (00-85mm):38 Press to save the setting.

  • Page 116: Changing The Dialing Pause Length

    Settings for dialing Changing the dialing pause length Default setting: 2 seconds. The pause is set by the factory to last two seconds, but you can set it to last as long as ten seconds if necessary. To change the pause length: Press Program key, , 2, 0, 5, ENTER...

  • Page 117: Adjusting The Copy Print Settings

    Changing the default settings Settings for copying Copy scan settings Default setting: Primary document type: Text, Primary contrast: Normal Two different settings tell your machine how to scan documents. The initial factory settings are probably right for most applications, so try using them before changing any of these settings: Primary document type Sets the document type for your documents.

  • Page 118: Changing The Copy Auto Reset Time

    Changing the copy auto reset time Default setting: 3 minutes. The machine returns to its initial condition automatically after a certain period of time. You can change this time from 1 to 10 minutes. Press Program key, , 3, 0, 3, ENTER Auto Reset Time (01-10):03...

  • Page 119: Settings For Operation

    Changing the default settings Settings for operation Setting the silent mode Default setting: OFF. Silent mode allows you to mute the ringer, the alarm and the key tones. Ringer If you turn the ringer off in silent mode, a ring alerts you when you receive fax or voice call and a call request.

  • Page 120: Primary Mode

    Alarm&Key Volume:Min = Low setting. / /Enter Press to save the setting. ENTER Setting Sleep mode (Energy saving mode) Default setting: 30 minutes. Your machine is initially set to be in the Sleep mode automatically when 30 minutes has passed after you pressed any key last. Note: All lamps on the control panel will not be off, even when the machine is in the Printer sleep mode.

  • Page 121: Printing Your Settings

    Changing the default settings Press . The asks you to select Lower or Upper tray for copy exit. ENTER Press until the tray you want appears. In this example, we ve chosen Upper. Copy exit :Upper / /Enter Press to save the setting. ENTER now asks you to select Lower or Upper tray for fax reception.

  • Page 122: Print The Printer Configuration Page

    Printer options Note: These options appear only if the optional printer controller has been installed. Print the Demo Page The demo page provides a demonstration that highlights the features and functions of the printer. To print the demo page: Press Program key, , 2, 0, 1.
  • Page 123 Changing the default settings Press . The will show: ENTER Set Subnet Mask 000.000.000.000 Enter Subnet Mask address. Press . The will show: ENTER Set Default Gateway 000.000.000.000 Enter default Gateway. Press to save the setting. The machine will return to standby mode. ENTER To effect the TCP/IP setting, turn the machine off and then turn on.
  • Page 124 Changing the default settings This page intentionally blank. 4.13...
  • Page 125 Just in case Tips on caring for your machine What to do if problems occur Glossary Clearing paper jams ..........5.1 Print quality problems .

  • Page 126: If An Original Document Jams

    Clearing paper jams If an original document jams If an original document jams in the while scanning the document into the memory for faxing or copying, the will show: Document Jam ContStor Enter/Cancl If you do wish to continue the operation, press To abort the operation, press .

  • Page 127: If A Printout Jams Inside Your Machine

    Just in case If a printout jams inside your machine To clear a printout jammed inside your machine: Important: Be careful not to put your hand between the top cover and the machine. Open the top cover. Open the printer cover. Remove the toner and drum cartridge.

  • Page 128: Print Quality Problems

    If your machine s printouts develop quality problems, try to find the example below that matches your printout problem. When you find one which is like yours, try the suggested solutions. If they don t work, contact your authorized Muratec dealer. Pages are blank The drum cartridge or toner cartridge may not be installed correctly.
  • Page 129 Using the cleaning paper, gently clean the LED print head. ABCDE The charger may be dirty. Your machine normally cleans the charger automatically. If other solutions fail, please contact your authorized Muratec dealer. Printouts have toner smudges ABCDE The toner may be unevenly distributed inside the toner cartridge.

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    The scanner lamp is dim or inoperable. Make repeated copies to help evaporate any internal moisture. If that doesn t resolve the problem, call your authorized Muratec dealer or Muratec Customer Support. What you see on the Change to Fax Mode...
  • Page 131 Just in case What you see on the What it means/What to do Document Full You tried to enter an document into an F-Code box, but the machine has reached its capacity (30 documents). Delete documents stored in F-Code boxes until the machine will let you pro- ceed.
  • Page 132 (but not previous opera- tions). Mirror Carriage Error The mirror carriage of your machine has become inoperable. Call your authorized Muratec dealer or Muratec Customer Support. Mirror Locked The transport mode is not turned off. Turn off the transport mode (see page 1.8).
  • Page 133 Your machine can print about 500 more sheets, 500 PRINTS REMAIN but your drum will need to be replaced soon. Please contact your authorized Muratec dealer to purchase a new drum cartridge if you don t already have one. REPLACE DRUM UNIT Your drum cartridge doesn t work.

  • Page 134: Specific Errors

    Often, simply trying your call again is all that s necessary. However, if the problem persists regularly, call your local telephone company for help. If that doesn t help and the problem persists regularly, call your authorized Muratec dealer. Error reports When an error occurs, your fax machine prints an error report.

  • Page 135: Transmission Errors

    Just in case Reception errors .1.1 The calling fax machine didn t respond to your fax machine. This can hap- pen if someone dials a wrong number or if the remote machine restricts access through use of a passcode. .1.2 The two fax machines were incompatible.

  • Page 136: Check Message Printouts

    Check Message printouts When there s a problem with a fax call and your machine detects an error, it pro- duces an error printout headed by the words Check Message. This printout lists the following information about the transmission: The resulting error code A communications error message (see What error messages can mean, below) The phone number (or , if programmed) of the fax machine with which your...

  • Page 137: Corrective Cleaning

    (If necessary, review Pick an installation spot, page 1.5.) Always use good, copier-quality paper. Always clean your fax machine as needed (see Cleaning tips, below). Never install your fax machine where it can overheat, gather dust or get splashed by any liquids (even water).

  • Page 138: If You Have Unsatisfactory Printout Quality

    Review Print quality problems (pages 5.3-5.4), and see whether any of the proposed solutions helps your machine. If none do, please call your authorized Muratec dealer or call the Muratec Customer Support Center at (800) 347-3296 (from the U.S. only).

  • Page 139: General Questions

    Common questions We re here to help you! The Muratec Information System is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use your fax machine to call this fax-on-demand system and receive printouts of information, such as the most common questions asked about your machine.
  • Page 140 Q: Can I transmit a document that s extra long? A: Yes, if the receiving fax machine is equipped to handle long documents. Many machines have a special setting which allows them to receive documents that exceed the normal length. Q: Can I transmit a page from a newspaper? A: No.

  • Page 141: Receiving Faxes

    Just in case Receiving faxes Q: My fax never answers. What s wrong? A: Check to make sure your fax machine is properly connected to a working power outlet and phone jack (see page 1.7). If you re using a second phone with your machine, make sure it s connected properly (page 2.20).

  • Page 142: Glossary

    10 (256 mm) wide to a unit with an 8.3 (210 mm) print width. The receiving fax machine will receive a reduced-size printout of the complete image. The smallest unit of information in a computer. Some Muratec fax machines, which are actually computers dedicated to telecommunications, allow users to change bits of infor- mation to provide or cancel features through software settings.
  • Page 143 The maximum width the scanner in a fax can scan during trans- mission. F-Code A fax-industry standard created by the communications. Because F-Code is an industry standard, Muratec fax machines as well as equipped fax machines from other manufacturers can communicate with each other using sub-addressing. Facsimile (or fax)
  • Page 144 See also Autodialing and Speed-dialing. On-hook dialing Dialing numbers by using the keypad on the fax unit without lifting a handset. On most Muratec fax models, the user can do this either silently or by using the monitor. See also Monitor.
  • Page 145 Allows a Muratec fax user to send a document to or receive one into (usually something confidential) an electronic mail box. The transmission is protected at the receiv- ing Muratec fax by an access code; the receiving fax prints the document only when an authorized user enters the code.
  • Page 146 Just in case This page intentionally blank. 5.21...

  • Page 147: Appendix And Index

    Appendix and index...

  • Page 148: Specifications

    Specifications General Type: Desktop plain paper facsimile Compatibility: -1200: ITU-T Group 3 -1600: ITU-T Group 3 and Super Group 3 Phone system: Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or equivalent Dual access: Multitasking One-touch dial: 55 locations Speed dial: 145 locations Operating Environment Environmental temperature: 10”...
  • Page 149 Drum cartridge life: Toner cartridge life: * Using the ITU-T Test Document 1 to a Muratec fax machine with normal resolution. , 13-24 lb (Single sheet) ** Based on transmission of ITU-T Test Document 1 to a Muratec fax machine. Your *** In the case that the remote fax has the ability of 406 dpi 392 lpi .

  • Page 150: Regulatory Information

    In the event repairs are ever needed on your fax machine, they should be done by Muratec America, Inc., or an authorized representative of Muratec America, Inc. For information, contact the Muratec Customer Support Center at 800-347-3296 (from the U.

  • Page 151: Limited Warranty

    4. Muratec will not be required to make adjustments, repairs or replacements if the product is installed or used at a location deemed by Muratec to be hazardous to health or safety, or if Muratec is not provided with free and reasonable access to the product and a telephone during service availability hours, or if the product location is not accessible by an authorized Muratec service vehicle.

  • Page 152: Index

    Index AC power cord ............. . . 1.1 AC power switch .
  • Page 153 Appendix and index Using the bypass tray ........... . 2.14 light .
  • Page 154 Initial settings ............. . 1.18 Jammed paper, removing .
  • Page 155 Appendix and index Installing the printing supplies ..........1.6 Pick an installation spot .
  • Page 156 Muratec America, Inc. 6400 International Parkway Suite 1500 Plano, Texas 75093 http://www.muratec.com ' Muratec America, Inc. 2000 Printed in China. MAI order number: OMMFX1200 MML item number: D88-90020-61...

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