Ricoh MV310 Operator's Manual page 8

Thank you for purchasing this product. This multi-function office machine offers
a wide range of fax, copier, printer, and convenience features.
What Does a Fax Machine Do?
When you write a letter, you normally seal it in an envelope, attach a stamp,
and post it in the nearest mail box. Then, in a few days, depending on the
postal service, the letter will arrive at its destination. However, you may not be
aware of its arrival until you get a return letter.
A fax machine speeds up this process. After you have written your letter, place
it in your fax machine's document feeder or on the exposure glass, dial the
destination's fax number, then press the Start key.
The fax machine scans your letter, and converts it into a series of black and
white dots (the number of dots that there are across and down the page
depends on the resolution that you selected; refer to the specifications section
of this manual for details). This series of dots is transformed into an electrical
signal and sent out over the telephone line to the destination fax machine.
The receiving fax machine reconstructs your letter from the incoming signal,
and prints it.
If you are worried about whether the message arrived at the destination, you
can check a report called the TCR (Transaction Confirmation Report). When
you print this report, you will see the results of the most recent fax
communications made by your machine.
You can use your fax machine to send and receive many types of documents,
even photographs.
Telephone Line Problems Affect Fax Communication
Quick and accurate transmission of fax messages depends on the condition of
the telephone line. If the line condition is very good, this machine will transmit
a letter-size page in about 9 seconds. However, if the line is noisy, the speed
may be reduced significantly, and the data may be damaged.
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