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Model 5000 Operating Manual For use with Imagistics and Pitney Bowes Model 5000.
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Welcome … Thank you! Thanks for selecting an Imagistics International Inc. 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.
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The time for the machine to enter the Energy saving mode can be selected from 1 to 120 minutes. For details, see “Setting sleep mode,” page 4.10. The Model 5000 uses a high-speed .34 bis modems for 33.6 Kbps transmission and high-speed protocols for rapid handshak- ing.
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Before using your Imagistics fax machine Where to set up your fax machine Clean Dust buildup can damage your fax. Periodically Follow these guidelines when setting up your fax machine: clean your fax machine as described in the operating instructions. Do not use a dust cover, which can Away from direct sunlight cause damaging overheating.
Power requirements General Precautions Plug in the power cord Never disassemble your fax machine! Plug the power cord carefully and completely into a Disassembling your fax machine can cause serious wall outlet. Do not leave any portion of the electrical injury to you and damage to your fax.
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Do not put furniture or equipment on Storing and handling toner and drum unit the power cord To avoid damage to your fax machine and to assure the best performance possible, Do not put anything on or over the electrical power follow these guidelines when storing and handling toner and/or drum unit: cord, and do not route the power cord under rugs or carpets.
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40XXXXX numbers: a minimum. Please copy down your machine’s serial number below for future reference, and note the machine’s model number: My machine’s serial number: ________________________________________ Model 5000 Imagistics Product code 4028...
Table of Contents Getting started Using the bypass tray ........2.9 Memory overflow message .
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Review commands ......... .3.21 Just in case …...
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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 .
Getting started Packaging contents Parts of your machine Note: These terms and features of your fax will be explained in the coming pages. SOFT KEY COMM. CANCEL COMM. PAUSE BROADCAST OPTIONS /DIAL OPT. /CONFIRM. SPEED DIAL MONITOR MEMORY /GROUP /CALL REPORT TRANSMIT SECURITY...
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Printed document exit — Where the printout emerges. Handset (optional ) — Used for voice communication. This handset is avail- able from your local Imagistics sales office, and can be added when you purchase the 5000 or as an upgrade afterward.
Pause Speed Dial Monitor Conf. Memory Internet Fax Cancel /Confirm Broadcast Options / Dial Opt. / Group / Call Report Transmit Scan 5000 Back Menu Macro Progr am Start Stop Redial Alarm PQRS WXYZ Comm. Memory Tel Index Symbols Caps...
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Getting started — Any function can be started by first pressing this key and then enter- MENU ing the function number. — Press to display one-touch and speed-dial entries sorted TEL INDEX alphanumerically, as in a telephone directory. (See page 3.8.) —...
Getting started Setting up Pick an installation spot Installing the printing supplies Where should you install your fax machine? The location should be: 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): •...
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Getting started Gently clean the LED print head Unpack a new toner cartridge from its using the cleaning paper included in carton. Then, holding the toner car- the toner cartridge carton box. tridge with both hands, slowly shake it For best print quality, you should to distribute the toner evenly inside the clean the LED head every time you cartridge.
Getting started Plug in and power up Adjust the monitor speaker volume You can set the volume of the monitor speaker. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the machine’s LINE rear side and the other end into a standard telephone wall jack. Press on the control panel.
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Getting started Loading paper in paper cassette Adjust the paper guides to fit the Before you load paper, note the following: size of paper. • After you load paper in fax’s cassette, you must “tell” your machine what size paper you loaded: letter-, legal- or half letter-sized. You can do this by the “Setting of the paper size”...
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Getting started Setting the Paper Size Loading paper in bypass tray Default setting: Letter-sized paper When you need to use a size of paper not 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 When you change the size of paper in the paper cassette, you must also change the bypass tray.
Getting started Operating tips Symbol and terms used in this operating guide How to operate the machine In this manual, the following symbols and terms are used, make sure you know Most settings and functions are started by first pressing the key.
Getting started Searching functions using the cursor key Even if you don’t remember the exact commands needed for an operation, you can search for and enter almost all of your unit’s functions using the key, Cursor MENU key and the key.
Getting started Entering characters To change upper/lower case Some settings give you a chance to enter characters; for your TTI, remote fax’s name 9.User Install or others. To enter letters or other characters, use the following guidelines: TTI 1 Upper Case Using numeric keypad to enter characters Press #(Caps) key to toggle upper case and lower case.
Getting started Function table Note: Your machine can print a function list. It lists the functions available on your fax machine and the keystrokes needed to complete them. To print a function list, press , 5, 1, 0, 1. MENU Level one function Level two function Level three function...
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Getting started Level one function Level two function Level three function Summary of setting Default setting Page 2. User Settings 2.Fax Settings 01.Scan Parameters You can set the following settings for send fax message. • Primary resolution mode Normal • Primary contrast mode Normal •...
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Getting started Level one function Level two function Level three function Summary of setting Default setting Page 2. User Settings 4.Printer Settings* 01.TCP/IP Enter the IP Address, Subnet mask and Gate way address. — — 5.Scanner Settings* 01.Scan Parameter Enter the scanning parameters. —...
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Getting started Level one function Level two function Level three function Summary of setting Default setting Page 4. Doc. Management 3.Print Document 01.Polling Document Print the stored document for polling transmission. — 3.16 02.F-Code Document Print the stored document in the F-Code box. —...
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Getting started Level one function Level two function Level three function Summary of setting Default setting Page 6. PC-FAX Commands* 1.PC-FAX 01.PC-FAX Scan Scanning a document into the PC. — — 02.PC-FAX Initial Initializing your machine. — — 03.Set RS-232C Setting of the RS-232C parameters.
Getting started Initial settings Initial settings software is already installed on your Imagistics fax machine. It Clearing stored settings guides you through the process of entering the following settings. These settings you Before using Initial settings, clear your machine’s built-in user data memory. This make here can always be changed later.
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Getting started now shows the current calendar/clock setting, with a cursor appear- For now, select Fax Ready. (This setting can always be changed. We’ll discuss ing on the first digit. reception modes further on pages 2.7–2.8.) Press to save the setting and continue. ENTER 9.
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Getting started Press . The will show: ENTER 9.User Install TTI 1 Upper Case Use the numeric keypad to enter characters. The name may be up to 22 char- acters, symbols, and spaces in length. Regarding entering characters, see page 1.12. Note: If you make a mistake, press to erase to the left.
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Basic operation Sending faxes Guidelines Resolution, grayscale and contrast Before you begin the fax sending, please read the following guidelines. Reviewing resolution and grayscale: • Normal resolution is suitable for most typed documents and simple drawings. Acceptable document sizes • Fine resolution is ideal for maps, moderately complicated drawings, floorplans or You can set up to 80 sheets of letter-sized document in the ADF at one time.
Basic operation Mixing resolution and contrast in a multiple page Memory transmission is On for default setting. (you can turn it off for the default. See page 4.2.) When you send a document with more than one page, you can select different reso- Note: You can always override the default setting of memory transmission when lutions and contrasts for each page.
Basic operation When Quick memory Tx is off: Sending a fax Memory Overflow # of Stored Pages: 28 Keep These Pages? [ Yes If this message appears, press [Yes] to tell your fax to send the document stored in the memory, or press [No] to erase all pages stored during the current operation (but not previous operations).
Basic operation This command number appears on the first line of the for a few seconds: Sending a fax using key or a handset MONITOR CALL === Command No. 01 === === Command No. 01 === You also can fax a document using either the monitor speaker or the optional 910123456789 910123456789 handset to dial the call.
Basic operation Redialing To redial a fax call manually with the key or an optional MONITOR CALL handset: Automatic fax redialing Make sure the document is in the ADF and that the resolution and contrast are set. If your fax call fails, your machine automatically redials it. In this Auto Redial mode, your fax automatically redials the number up to three times (default settings) at Press or lift the optional handset to get a dial tone.
Basic operation Reviewing or canceling commands Delayed commands, redial attempts, current fax transmissions and incomplete jobs are all stored in your fax machine’s memory and given a command number, like “C01.” Your machine can store up to 99 commands. It identifies each by a two-digit com- mand number from 01 to 99.
Basic operation Receiving faxes Answering calls manually Reception modes In any reception mode, you can always answer calls manually if you have an Your fax machine has five different reception modes — Tel Ready, Fax Ready, optional handset installed. Just pick it up, as you would if using a normal phone. Fax/Tel Ready, Tel/Fax Ready and Ans/Fax Ready.
Basic operation Tel/Fax Ready mode How to select the fax reception mode The Tel/Fax Ready mode is a combination of the Tel Ready and Fax Ready modes. Press , 9, and then press four times. The shows your current MENU ENTER Use it if: •...
Basic operation Making copies Your fax machine also doubles as a convenience copier. To set the reduction rate for copying, select “Reduction Ratio” using the cursor key and then press . The will show: ENTER To make copies with your fax machine: Press to change to Copy mode.
Basic operation If you want to cancel the current copying job, press . Otherwise, install paper to STOP If necessary, select desired resolution, contrast, reduction ratio. displayed paper source to resume copying. Press to begin the copying process. START Memory overflow message If you’ve stored too much information in your machine’s memory, a “Memory Overflow”...
Basic operation Using your fax machine as a phone Your fax machine can also be used as a phone, if you have an optional handset Redial installed. The following is a brief look at the machine’s telephone features. Lift the optional handset to get a dial tone. Dialing a telephone number Press ).
Basic operation Attaching a second phone Want to attach a second phone (even a cordless model!) to your fax machine, so they can share the same phone jack? No problem. Before we go further, let’s explain the idea. You’re plugging the second phone’s phone line into your machine’s 2 jack, not the wall phone jack.
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Basic operation Autodialer Your fax machine’s autodialer stores your most frequently called phone and fax Special Dialing Characters numbers for instant recall so you don’t have to remember them. It’s something like Your fax machine allows you to enter special dialing characters when programming an electronic phone book.
Basic operation Using one-touch keys Using the cursor key, select “Location” and press . The shows: ENTER Your fax machine stores up to 56 one-touch numbers using the keys marked 01–56. 01:123-4567 Location Location Lower Case Lower Case Entering or changing a one-touch number Press , 1, 1, 0, 1, .
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Basic operation If you specified normal memory transmission: Press . The shows: ENTER • Your fax machine scans your entire document into memory first, then dials the other fax machine. 02. Erase One-touch Ok to Erase? • The shows the Location and the document’s width and resolution settings: 01 : 123-4567 Note: If the entry doesn’t have a Location...
Basic operation Using speed-dial numbers Using the cursor key select “Location” and press . The shows: ENTER Your fax machine will store up to 244 speed-dial numbers, designated by three-digit 001:234-5678 identifier codes from 001 through 244. Location Lower Case Lower Case Entering or changing a speed-dial number Press...
Basic operation What happens next depends on whether you specified memory transmission or real Press [Yes] to erase the number. time transmission: To erase another speed-dial number, repeat steps 2–4. Or press to return to STOP If you specified quick memory transmission: standby mode.
Basic operation Call group dialing Use the numeric keypad to enter the three-digit identifier for the speed-dial number you want to dial. As the machine dials, it shows the number on the If you frequently send the same fax message to more than one location, store the one-touch key(s) or speed-dial number(s) into a group.
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Basic operation will display the next empty group number. Use the numeric keypad to enter the group number you want to send a fax. If you do want to enter numbers for another group number, go back to step 2. Note: If you want to send a fax to several groups at a time, press BROADCAST If you do not want to enter any more numbers, press...
Basic operation EasyDial directory dialing If an EasyDial call fails If an EasyDial call fails, what happens next depends upon the kind of call it was. EasyDial directory dialing makes your autodialer even more like an electronic phone book. EasyDial sorts and displays numbers alphabetically according to their If it was a fax call …...
Basic operation Broadcasting The fastest way to fax one document to many recipients is to broadcast it. Press . Your fax machine scans the document into memory and then START In an ordinary broadcast, you send the fax as you normally would, except you just sends it to each number or call group you’ve entered.
Basic operation Press to save the setting. ENTER Press . Your machine will scan your document into the memory and START return to standby mode, while showing this on the Ready to Fax Ready to Fax Reserved Reserved Sep 25 2001 11:00am Sep 25 2001 11:00am Mem: 99% Mem: 99%...
Basic operation Delayed transmission Take advantage of lower evening and weekend long-distance rates with delayed Here, we’ve set the transmission to occur on the 27th at 2:30 transmission. Your fax machine can store up to 99 delayed commands, each of which Delayed Transmit Delayed Transmit you can program up to 31 days in advance.
Basic operation Batch transmission Batch transmission allows you to store multiple documents in an electronic “basket” When the number appears as you want it, press . The now shows: ENTER 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.
Basic operation Select the batch box you want to use. Enter the name by using the numeric keypad. (If necessary, review “Entering characters”, page 1.12) A batch box’s name may be up to 24 characters in length. Press . The shows: ENTER Press...
Basic operation Erasing an empty batch box Use the numeric keypad to enter the document’s file number (1–40) . Batch boxes must be empty to be erased. If a box has documents stored in it, then Press ENTER you first have to erase those documents. See left column. To erase an empty batch box: Your fax machine prints the document, then returns to standby mode.
Basic operation Polling Polling allows someone to fax a document to you without having to make the call or Press . The shows: COMM OPTIONS ENTER pay for it. There are two kinds of polling: • Regular polling — Your fax retrieves a document from a remote fax machine. Delayed Transmit Delayed Transmit Enter Transmit Time...
Basic operation Printing a stored polling document To print a document you’ve stored for regular polling without erasing it, press , 4, 3, 0, 1, MENU ENTER Erasing a stored polling document To erase a document you’ve stored for regular polling from your machine’s memory: Press , 4, 2, 0, 1, .
Basic operation Soft keys Soft Keys are shortcut keys. You can assign some functions into these eight keys as Setting the Soft Key you want. If the light above any one of these keys glows, that means the setting Press , 2, 1, 0, 3, .
Basic operation Special features Your fax machine has numerous special features to make your communication • Macros list (page 3.21) easier. We’ll cover them here. • Remote copy list (page 3.27) • F-Code Box (bulletin box) documents (page 3.39) Macro keys •...
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Basic operation shows: If you want to start immediately after pressing the Macro key when you use it, press [Yes]. If not, press [No]. Macros Note: If you want to confirm the settings or operations in the Macro key Overwrite? before you start it, press [No] here.
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Basic operation Fax dialing with the Macro key Press the Macro key ( 2 or 3) you want to change. Then press ENTER shows: To dial a fax call using a Macro key: Insert the document. Macros Title Lower Case Press the Macro key in which you’ve stored the fax communication com- Copy 1_ mand.
Basic operation Review commands Press the Macro key ( 2 or 3) you want to erase. Then press . The ENTER shows: Your machine can store many commands in its memory. You can cancel, confirm or edit the command in your machine’s memory by pressing Macros Macros .
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Basic operation If you want to cancel the command shown, press [Erase]. The shows: Press [Erase], [Yes]. The next number will appear. If you want to cancel this number, also, repeat this step. If you want to cancel a different number, go back to step 5. If you want to go back to reviewing or canceling other command, press [No].
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Basic operation Re-sending incomplete jobs Enter the fax number you want. Use either a one-touch number, a speed-dial number, a call group or a regular number dialed from the numeric keypad. When the transmission error occurs or all redial attempts failed, the command will be stored in your machine’s memory as an incomplete job, if the Job re-schedule set- Press to save the location.
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Basic operation Printing a stored document Press COMM CANCEL CONFIRM Your fax machine can print out each document stored in your machine’s memory. Press [Result]. To print a stored document, you’ll need to know the document’s command number, which you can get by either reviewing the commands or printing a delayed com- mand list (see page 3.23).
Basic operation Job re-schedule Remote Copy When the transmission error occurs or all redial attempts failed, you can let your This feature tells your fax machine to transfer the same documents you have sent machine hold the command in it’s memory as an incomplete job for certain period and/or the received documents automatically to other fax machine registered in the with this Job re-schedule feature.
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Basic operation Note: If the security reception (pages 3.54–3.55) is activating, the machine Enter the fax number for the remote fax to which you want documents to be dose not print received document regardless of this setting. And the transferred. Use either a one-touch number or a speed-dial number. machine will not transfer it until it is printed out.
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Basic operation Override the forwarding time Note: To change only one digit, press to move the cursor leftward, or to move it rightward, to that digit. Then, enter the correct digit. The forwarding time you entered (in step 12, left column) can be overridden. When To clear the date and time setting, press CANCEL you assign a Soft Key to “Over-Ride”...
Basic operation Fax & Copy Note: If you want to quit without transmitting and copying the document, press . The machine returns to standby mode. STOP With the Fax & Copy feature turned on, your machine asks if you want to make a Press to begin the transmission and copying process.
Basic operation Setting the report: Press , 3, 1, 0, 1, . The shows: MENU ENTER Your fax machine can print a transmit confirmation report ( ) after sending every 01.Journal Auto Print fax to any Group 3 fax machine. The lists the following information for each com- munication: •...
Basic operation Separate each received document (Separator Page) Your machine has a simple sorting feature. It can separate each received document by inserting the separator page on the top of the received document. For example, if you use colored paper in the paper source (cassette or tray) for the separator page, it is easy to see individual received document.
Basic operation Distinctive ring detection (DRD) Press to save the setting. ENTER Many phone companies now offer their customers a special service which makes it Now the cover page feature is working but your message line (shown in the example possible for one phone line to do the work of two.
Basic operation To use on your fax machine: Call request Contact your phone company to make sure it has set up service for you. If You can send or receive a fax message and have a regular phone conversation on the possible, also find out which distinctive ring pattern the phone company has same call (although, not at the same time).
Basic operation Responding to a call request F-Code Boxes If someone requests a call from you during a fax communication, you’ll hear a long ring after the receiving machine has received each page. To answer the call request: F-Code: an introduction Lift your machine’s optional handset, and listen for a few seconds.
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Basic operation • Relay box — Receives documents, then relays them to other machines. The Use the numeric keypad to enter the 4-digit . code (not the sub- machine that relays the document is called a “hub”. Your fax machine can either address and not the password).
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Basic operation Select “Sub-Address” and press . The shows: Select “Password” and press . The shows: ENTER ENTER 01.Security Box 01.Security Box 01.Security Box 01.Security Box Enter Sub-Address Enter Sub-Address Enter Password Enter Password The fax machine asks for this F-Code box’s sub-address. This is the numerical Use the numeric keypad to enter this box’s -compatible password.
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Basic operation If you chose Bulletin: Automatic printing of received documents tells the fax machine if it should print a document automatically upon receiving it into this box. shows: Note: This setting is available only when the reception protection (Rx pro- tect) setting is set to off (see above).
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Basic operation Note: If you want to review the numbers you entered, press [Review]. Select “Erase Tx Doc” and press . The shows: ENTER 01.Bulletin Box 01.Bulletin Box 02:NY Office 02:NY Office Erase Tx Doc. Erase Tx Doc. 01:Plano Office 01:Plano Office [ Return ] [ Return ]...
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Basic operation Printing a list of F-Code boxes Select “Auto Print” and press . The shows: ENTER The list of F-Code boxes includes: 01.Relay Box 01.Relay Box (1) Each box’s identifier number Auto Print Auto Print (2) Box name (if any) (3) Sub-address (4) Password (5) Box type...
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Basic operation Press . The shows: Use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit number (01-50) of the F-Code ENTER bulletin box that stores the document you want to print. 01.Bulletin Box 01.Bulletin Box Note: If the F-Code box is storing any documents, the symbol is appeared Enter I.D.
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Basic operation Using a security box 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. Printing a document you receive Note: If the F-Code box is storing any documents, the symbol is appeared When your fax machine receives a document via sub-addressing to an F-Code...
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Basic operation Using a relay box Important: If you select an F-Code box which is not empty, the machine beeps and, before returning to step 2, briefly displays: Once your fax machine receives a document via sub-addressing to one of its F- Code relay boxes, it sends it to the other fax machines that you’ve set up on your Box In Use Box In Use...
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Basic operation F-Code transmission and polling Press . The shows: ENTER With F-Code, your machine can send secure transmissions, perform relay broadcast F-Code Transmit F-Code Transmit initiations and even poll from other -equipped machines, regardless of manu- Enter Password Enter Password facturer.
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Basic operation F-Code polling Press . The shows: COMM OPTIONS ENTER Press . The shows: COMM OPTIONS Delayed Transmit Delayed Transmit Enter Transmit Time Enter Transmit Time Communication Options Communication Options --/--:-- Delayed Transmit Delayed Transmit [ Clear ] [ Clear ] Polling Polling Batch Transmit...
Basic operation Programmable one-touch keys • Macros list (page 3.21) • Remote copy list (page 3.27) Using the power of programmable one-touch keys Document storage: • Regular polling documents (page 3.16) In order to complete some operations on your machine, you may have to follow sev- eral steps and press several different buttons.
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Basic operation Use the numeric keypad to enter the number exactly as your machine should Select “Exit” and press . The shows: ENTER dial it, including whatever codes your phone system requires. The number can be up to 40 characters in length: 01.Set P One-touch 01.Set P One-touch Option Settings...
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Basic operation Programming a broadcast into a Program key Use the numeric keypad to enter up to 330 fax numbers — you can use any combination of call groups, one-touch keys, speed-dial numbers and manually- Programming a broadcast is very similar to programming a delayed transmission. dialed numbers.
Basic operation Programming a Program key for F-Code transmission Press ENTER If you select ON, proceed to step 10. For this operation to work, two things must be true: If you select OFF, skip to step 13. • You must know how the remote fax is using each F-Code box to which you’re Using the cursor key, select the setting you want to specify for this program- transmitting —...
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Basic operation Using the cursor key, select the mode you want. Then press Select “Exit” and press ENTER ENTER If you want to make another setting, repeat step 9 and 10. asks if you want to make option settings which includes; resolution, Note: Choose “-----”...
Basic operation Programming a batch transmission Programming printouts Note: For this operation to work, one thing must be true: To program a programmable one-touch key to print a list: • The batch box you’re using must exist on your fax machine. Press , 3, 4, 0, 1, .
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Basic operation Programming a Program key for a storage operation Using the cursor key, select the document you want to store. If you want to program a programmable one-touch key to store an F-Code polling Press document, two things must be true: ENTER If you select the “Polling Document”...
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Basic operation Printing a list of your programmable one-touch keys will shows: You fax machine can print a list of the commands you’ve stored in your programma- 01.Set P One-touch 01.Set P One-touch ble one-touch keys. Exit Exit The list includes: Resolution Resolution :------...
Basic operation Security features Your machine has a number of security features to keep your private fax documents Enter the new four-digit passcode. Then press to save the passcode. ENTER private, avoid unwanted outside communication and even protect against unautho- rized use of your machine.
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Basic operation Printing from security reception / Turning off security reception Using the cursor key, select the mode you want. Then press . The ENTER shows the machine’s current clock setting: When security reception is on, an incoming fax goes directly into your machine’s memory and the light comes on.
Basic operation Masking the Press . The shows: ENTER To prevent unauthorized long-distance calls, some office telephone systems require 14.PIN Mode 14.PIN Mode you to enter a personal identification number ( ) whenever you dial long distance. Your fax’s mask feature helps you keep that number private.
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Basic operation Dialing from the numeric keypad while using the mask Press to save the ENTER Note: If you press without entering the , the fax machine beeps, If you’ve specified Mode 1 — use “star” power ENTER indicates “Invalid Number” on the and then returns to step 3.
Basic operation Performing batch transmission while using the mask Setting Block Junk Fax Note: The following instructions presume you are familiar with how to set and use Your fax machine’s Block Junk Fax feature lets you bar the gates against unautho- both your machine’s autodialer and its batch transmission feature.
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Basic operation Clearing a number from the blocked numbers list shows: To clear a number from the list: 10. Block Junk Fax 10. Block Junk Fax Press , 2, 2, 1, 0, . The shows: MENU ENTER 10.Block Junk Fax 10.Block Junk Fax [ Erase ] [ Erase ]...
Basic operation Using department codes Clearing a department code Press , 3, 3, 0, 2, . The shows: You can keep track of how your machine is used through its department code feature. MENU ENTER When the department code setting is activated, the machine reminds each user to 02.Enter Department Code 02.Enter Department Code enter the department code before sending or polling a document.
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Basic operation Turning department code protection on and off shows: Important: This feature will work only if you’ve activated the passcode protection 234-5678 (see page 3.52). Enter Department Code Enter Department Code Press , 3, 3, 0, 1, . The shows: 0000 MENU...
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Changing the default settings This chapter describes how to change the settings of your machine. Settings for transmission ..........4.1 Settings for reception .
Changing the default settings Settings for transmission Scan settings To set the primary contrast mode, select “Primary Contrast” and then press . The will show: ENTER Default setting: Primary resolution: Normal, Primary contrast: Normal, Scan width: B4 01. Scan Parameters 01.
Changing the default settings Setting Then press to save the setting. ENTER If the light glows, memory transmission is on. MEMORY TRANSMIT Default setting: ON. If the light doesn’t glow, memory transmission is off. MEMORY TRANSMIT “Line noise,” or static on the line during a call, can easily disrupt the flow of data from one fax machine to another.
Changing the default settings Settings for reception Print settings Half-page reception Half-page reception can conserve paper if some of the faxes you receive are half- You can set three parameters for printing received fax messages: page, “memo-sized” messages. When activated, this feature tells the machine to •...
Changing the default settings Image Rotation To set the half-page reception for paper saving, select “Half Page Rx” using the cursor key and then press . The will show: ENTER Default setting: OFF. When this feature is activated, incoming fax messages will be rotated automatically 02.Print Parameters 02.Print Parameters to fit on the paper.
Changing the default settings Settings for dialing Changing the dialing pause length Use the numeric keypad to enter the number of redials you want, from 2 to 15. Default setting: 2 seconds. Note: Enter a leading zero when entering a quantity less than 10. The pause is set by the factory to last two seconds, but you can set it to last as long Note: Also you can set the number of redials using or .
Changing the default settings Settings for copying Scan settings To set the primary contrast mode, select “Primary Contrast” and then press . The will show: ENTER Default setting: Primary resolution: Fine, Primary contrast: Normal, Scan width: 01. Scan Parameters 01. Scan Parameters Three different settings tell your machine how to scan documents.
Changing the default settings Copy print settings To set the reduction rate for copying, select “Reduction Ratio” using the cursor key and then press . The will show: ENTER You can set three print parameters for copy: • Print reduction rate for copy 02.
Changing the default settings Settings for operation Setting for silent mode The machine now asks if you want the alarm turned on or off. Default setting: OFF. 04.Silent Mode 04.Silent Mode Silent mode allows you to mute the ringer, the alarm and the key tones. Alarm Silent Alarm Silent •...
Changing the default settings Setting Sleep mode (Energy saving mode) If you want to change another setting, repeat steps 2 and 3. If you do not want to change any more settings, proceed to step 4. Default setting: On Select “Exit” then press to save the setting.
Changing the default settings Printing your settings After you’ve programmed settings into your machine, print a settings list. We recommend this, particularly if you’re sharing the machine with other users, who might change the settings. With this list, you can quickly confirm that all of your settings are correct, without having to go back and check them on the machine.
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Just in case … Tips on caring for your machine What to do if problems occur Glossary Clearing paper jams ..........5.1 Print quality problems .
Just in case … Clearing paper jams If an original document jams will show which page is jammed. Reset the unscanned document(s) including the previously jammed page , and press to continue scanning. START If an original document jams in the while scanning the document into the memory for faxing or copying, the will show:...
Just in case … If the printer jams Remove the jammed paper. To clear a printout jammed inside your machine: CAUTION: The fuser unit becomes very hot. Important: Be careful not to put your hand between the top cover and the Do not touch the fuser unit when you machine.
Just in case … Print quality problems If your machine’s printouts develop quality problems, try to find an example below that matches your printout problem. When you find one which is like yours, try the suggested solutions. Printouts are too dark ABCDE Pages are blank •...
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Just in case … Printouts have irregularities Printouts have toner smudges ABCDE ABCDE • The paper you’re using may have absorbed moisture, per- • The toner may be unevenly distributed inside the toner haps due either to high humidity or water having been cartridge.
Just in case … Troubleshooting Occasionally, your machine may encounter trouble transmitting or receiving docu- What you see on the What it means/What to do ments. When it does, it alerts you with an alarm. You can identify the problem with Call for Service The scanner lamp is dim or inoperable.
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Just in case … What you see on the What it means/What to do What you see on the What it means/What to do Document Full You tried to enter an document into an F-Code Memory Overflow During transmission (or copying), you tried to box or a Batch box, but the machine has reached Keep These Pages? enter more pages into memory than your fax...
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Just in case … What you see on the What it means/What to do What you see on the What it means/What to do Not Allowed in Macro During macro registration, you pressed the key Replace Drum in 500 Prints Your machine can print about 500 more sheets, which cannot be registered in Macro, such as but your drum will need to be replaced soon.
Just in case … What you see on the What it means/What to do Errors Too Many Steps You tried to enter too many steps for a macro. When sending faxes, your machine may occasionally run into communication errors. You can enter a maximum of 60 steps into a These can be caused by anything from lightning to telephone line interference.
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Just in case … Reception errors .2.2 The two fax machines were incompatible. Your fax machine sends and receives only Group 3 (see “Glossary,” page 5.17) fax communication, .1.1 The calling fax machine didn’t respond to your fax machine. This can hap- the industry standard since the early 1980s.
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Just in case … “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: •...
Just in case … Caring for your fax machine With proper installation and a little maintenance, your fax machine should give you Corrective cleaning dependable service for years to come. Here are some simple cleaning procedures for keeping your fax machine operating Although it requires little day-to-day care, you can take these simple precautions to smoothly.
Just in case … If you have unsatisfactory printout quality Open the inner cover fully. Important: You must hold the cover open. It won’t stay open by itself. Your machine automatically cleans its charger and transport roller, two items which are very important to printout quality.
Just in case … Frequently asked questions General questions Sending faxes Q: Where do I add ink or toner to make my fax machine’s printouts darker? Q: Sometimes, I try to send a fax while using either the optional handset or the feature.
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Just in case … Q: Can I transmit a page with correction fluid on it? A: A default is a setting that your machine will always refer to if nothing else is programmed. For example, you can set the default for this machine to send a A: Yes, but only if the fluid is completely dry before you begin transmission.
Just in case … Receiving faxes Polling Q: My fax never answers. What’s wrong? Q: What’s the purpose of polling? A: Check to make sure your fax machine is properly connected to a working A: Polling lets you automatically “pull” a document which is set in another fax power outlet and phone jack (see page 1.7).
Just in case … Glossary This glossary contains terms you may encounter when discussing or reading about fax Broadcast — A fax transmission in which a single document is sent to more than one loca- machines. Please use these definitions for reference only. tion.
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Just in case … Default — The setting your machine will always refer to if no other action has been pro- Grayscale — Not a level of resolution, but a method of scanning and transmitting halftone grammed. For example, you can set the default for this machine to send a fax by using its images.
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Just in case … Memory — Internal document storage. In Imagistics fax machines, random access mem- Paper sizes — All are width length: ory in the form of computer chips is used to store and hold documents for transmission and to Letter-sized = 8.5 11.0 (216 279 mm) Legal-sized = 8.5...
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Just in case … Relay broadcasting — Lets some Imagistics fax machines store a document in internal Super Group 3 — An extension of Group 3 fax technology standards, allowing the use of memory, transmit the document to the memory of a remote “hub” fax and then instruct that high-speed v.34 modems for 33.6 Kbps transmission and high-speed protocols for rapid hand- unit to relay (re-transmit) the document to each fax in a call group in the “hub”...
Appendix and index Specifications General Document input Type: Desktop plain paper facsimile Document set: Face Up Compatibility: ITU-T Group 3 (v.34, v.17, v.29, v.27) Original reference position: Center Phone system: Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or Scanning resolution: (horizontal vertical): equivalent Transmission: Normal:...
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Appendix and index Acceptable document size : (width × height) Operating Environment Single sheet: Environmental temperature: 10º C to 32º C (50° F to 89.6° F) Maximum 11 inches × 35.4 inches, Relative humidity: 20 to 80% RH Minimum 4.7 inches × 3.9 inches Two or more sheets : Miscellaneous Maximum 10.1 inches ×...
Appendix and index Regulatory information United States of America If problems arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remote it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily Federal Communications Commission ( ) information stop service.
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