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Quick reference Minoltafax 2800/3800 Function Keys Entering numbers One touch [SET] + [1] + one touch Speed dial [SET] + [2] + speed dial Group dial [SET] + [3] + one touch Program dial [SET] + [4] + one touch...
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Quick reference Minoltafax 2800/3800 Function Keys User data Date & time [SET] + 6x [V/PIN CODE] + [1] Fax number [SET] + 6x [V/PIN CODE] + [2] User name [SET] + 6x [V/PIN CODE] + [3] Department number [SET] + 6x [V/PIN CODE] + [4]...
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Installing the TWAIN driver............7 - 4 Scanning using the TWAIN driver ..........7 - 4 Setting the scan settings .............. 7 - 5 Scanning in class 1 mode............. 7 - 5 Using your fax machine as a PC fax ........7 - 5 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Cleaning the transport rollers ............9 - 1 Cleaning the scanner ..............9 - 2 Clearing paper jams ..............9 - 3 Error messages ................9 - 8 Error-LED ..................9 - 8 Alarms ...................9 - 8 Error messages on the LCD............9 - 8 Troubleshooting ...............9 - 10 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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10 Appendix 10.1 Specifications ................10 - 1 10.2 Index ..................10 - 4 10.3 CE marking (declaration of conformity) ....... 10 - 10 10.4 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ........10 - 10 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Thank you for deciding to buy a Minolta fax system. The multi-functional system described in this user manual will hereafter be referred to as Minoltafax 2800/3800. Read this User Manual carefully before starting up your machine and always keep the instructions to hand.
With your Minoltafax 2800/3800 you do not need to listen to the introductory sequence. How to program the machine accordingly will be explained later in this manual. Furthermore you will also find information about the settings that come with the machine, that have to be made when installing, or the settings that can be made at a later stage.
PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, by itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In cases of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Ozone release warning During printer operation, a small quantity of ozone is released. This amount is not large enough to harm anyone. However, be sure the room where the fax machine is being used has adequate ventilation, especially Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Introduction if you are printing a high volume of material or if the fax machine is being used continuously over a long period. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Ensure there is a clearance of at least 150 mm between the wall and the machine for optimum ventilation. Do not place any items which are heavier than 3 kg on the machine. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Temperatures between 10°C and 32°C (with a max. fluctuation of 10°C per hour) Humidity level between 15% and 85% (with a max. fluctuation of 20% per hour). Power supply The following tolerances apply: Voltage fluctuation: ±10% Frequency fluctuation: ±0,3%. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Installing the paper output tray Insert the pins from the paper output tray in the appropriate slots. Ensure that the tray snaps into place. Installing the paper stacking tray Insert the pins from the document cover in the appropriate slots. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Installation Machine layout Minoltafax 2800/3800 Front view Pos. Description Description Paper stacking tray Copies printed/incoming/copied documents are stored here (max. 100 sheets of plain paper). Document feeder Insert the document face down into the ADF for copying or fax transmission.
Interface for operation in a network (only available with optional accessories) Terminal for 2nd A second telephone line can be connected to this telephone cable terminal (Minoltafax 2800 only with optional accessories). Parallel interface Interface for operation as a PC printer (only available with optional accessories).
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Description Release buttons Press both buttons simultaneously to open the printer cover. Toner cartridge Contains the toner. Drum cartridge Places the toner on the paper. 2. Paper tray (optional Holds up to 500 sheets of A4 paper. accessory) Minoltafax 2800/3800...
I-fax card upgrade (optional accessory) Allows transmission of E-Mails. 2. Paper tray (optional accessory) Holds up to 500 sheet A4 paper. Module for 2nd telephone for Minoltafax 2800 (optional accessory) Allows the use of a 2nd telephone line. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Press this key to set the system in operation mode. This LED lights up, when the energy save mode is active. AUTO LED is on when the Memory RX Mode has been set. RX LED ERROR LED This LED is on, if an error occurs. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Use this key to either redial or to generate a pause. ONE TOUCH Use this key to dial a stored number. Also you may program the last 8 keys for special functions. Press this key to save a combination form speed dial and one touch dial. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Press this key to interrupt copying, transmission and reception operations. START Press this key to start copying, transmission and reception operations. Press this key to access an internal line or a PSTN line when the machine is set for use over a PBX line. 2-10 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Used cartridges may be taken back by the technical service station as a part of the maintenance procedures. Note To avoid damage by light on the drum cartridge cover it with a cloth after removing it from the machine. Minoltafax 2800/3800 2-11...
For further information, please contact your technical service. Press the release buttons on both sides of the machine. Lift up the upper part of the unit as far as it will go. Hold the handle of the cartridge in both hands. 2-12 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Installation Place the drum cartridge on the green guides. Close the machine. Ensure that the cover snaps into place. Minoltafax 2800/3800 2-13...
Press the release buttons on both sides of the machine. Lift up the upper part of the unit as far as it will go. Shake the new cartridge a few times. This should release any solid toner. 2-14 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Installation Hold the handle of the cartridge in both hands. Place the drum cartridge on the green guides. Close the machine. Ensure that the cover snaps into place. Minoltafax 2800/3800 2-15...
Holds up to 500 sheets of A4 paper. Remove the package. Make sure the fax machine is turned off. Place the fax machine on the 2nd paper tray. Switch the fax machine on. 2-16 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Remove the transparent cover of the paper tray. Pull the paper guides out as far as they will go. Fan the paper well and align the sheets. Place the paper in the tray and push the paper guides toward the paper. Minoltafax 2800/3800 2-17...
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If you use letter head paper, place the face with the print downwards. Make sure the corners of the paper are below the edges. Check that you have not exceeded the maximum height (see marking on the paper tray). 2-18 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Installation Place the cover on the paper tray. Put the 2 paper tray back into the cassette. Minoltafax 2800/3800 2-19...
Wind the end with the jack that goes into the fax machine three times around the grey core, so that 4 layers of cable are inside the core. The distance between the black core and the grey core must be 10 cm. Close the core. 2-20 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Plug the end of the 2nd telephone cable for the 2nd telephone line into the upper terminal on the righthand side of the machine (Minoltafax 2800 only available with optional accessory). Connect the other ends of the telephone cables with the telephone outlet on the wall.
Installation 2.11 Operating the machine Move the power switch to ON. After approximately 30 seconds JAN. 09 13:00 100% the display shown beside will -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- light up. The machine is now ready for operation. 2-22 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
[JOURNAL] and [SCHEDULE] and overwrite the wrong text. Also you can delete text with [DELETE]. Press the one touch key [32], to switch from capital letters to small letters. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Press @ 6 times ü Press @ 14 times î Press @ 22 times ø Press @ 7 times á Press @ 15 times à Press @ 23 times ß Press @ 8 times É Press @ 16 times ° Minoltafax 2800/3800...
8 energy save timer 15 minutes 9 drum counter Reports 1 Journal 2 Schedule report 3 TX confirmation 4 RX confirmation 5 broadcast report 6 toner replacement User data 1 date & time 2 number 3 user name 4 department number Minoltafax 2800/3800...
1 2. line number 2 TX block 2nd line priority 3 2nd line tone/pulse tone internet fax 1 e-mail 2 server 3 POP 3 interval on, 30 minutes 4 time out setting 3 minutes 5 error report 6 time zone Minoltafax 2800/3800...
INITIAL USER DATA? CODE] YES / or 1-4 Press [2] on the numeric keypad and enter your fax number. OK=YES) Press [YES] to confirm the entry JAN. 09 13:00 100% and [NO] to cancel the entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
INITIAL USER DATA? CODE]. YES / or 1-4 Press [3] on the numeric keypad Name= and enter your name. OK=YES Press [YES] to confirm the entry JAN. 09 13:00 100% and [NO] to cancel the entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Press [1] on the numeric keypad 14:46 ’00 05 09 and enter the time and date SET TIME (OK=YES) (YYMMDD). Press [YES] to confirm the entry JAN. 09 13:00 100% and [NO] to cancel the entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
DEPARTMENT NO=_ using the keypad (0-9). SELECT 0-9 Use the numeric keypad to enter DEPARTMENT 4 PW= the 4 digit password and press OK=YES [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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(0-9). SELECT 0-9 Use the numeric keypad to enter DEPARTMENT 4 PW= the new 4 digit password and OK=YES press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Press [NO]. DEPARTMENT NO=_ SELECT 0-9 Press [YES]. STOP SETTING? YES/CONTINUE=NO Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Note You can only change the password after entering the old one. 3-10 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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-SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- You may enter the department number, password and name of the staff member in the table below. Dep. No. Department password Name Minoltafax 2800/3800 3-11...
If you do not know the dialling mode, do the following to test it. Dial ”9” on your telephone. If you hear clicking noises in the receiver, the impulse dialling mode is used. If you hear a single tone, the tone dialling mode is used. 3-12 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
CODE]. YES / or 1-9 Press [6] on the numeric keypad *PSTN and select PSTN with the arrow -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- keys and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800 3-13...
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If you delete the prefix, the system changes for line access by prefix to line access by flash function. When the flash function is used the machine will carry out the line access automatically. To dial inside a PBX system, press [#] before the entering the fax number. 3-14 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
The sub-address is limited to 10 digits. 12345 Norm Fax Server 34567 If the TTI is 9999 9999 then 56789 56789 66112 12345 With SUB Fax Server 34567 9999 If the TTI is 9999 66112 then 56789 56789 66112 Minoltafax 2800/3800 3-15...
[32]. Press [31] to add blanks. Enter special characters by pressing one touch keys [28] and [29]. The one touch keys on the Minoltafax 3800 are assigned double function. Select the second level [33] - [64] of the one touch keys by pressing the corresponding key twice. 3-16 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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-SELECT REGIST. KEY- (COMPLETE=NO) Continue repeating the process ONE-TOUCH 02 from step 2 until all speed dial numbers have been entered. Press [NO] and [STOP] to JAN. 09 13:00 100% terminate the entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800 3-17...
Name=MINOLTA_ OK=YES (DEL=NO) Continue repeating the process SPEED DIAL=_ from step 3 until all speed dial COMPLETE=NO numbers have been entered. Press [NO] and [STOP] to JAN. 09 13:00 100% terminate the entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 3-18 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
*EDIT DELETE keys and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Use the numeric keypad to enter =123456_ the number and press [YES]. OK=YES (DEL=NO) Use the numeric keypad to enter SUB=:_ the new sub-address if required OK=YES and press [YES]. Minoltafax 2800/3800 3-19...
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Press the next one-touch key -SELECT REGIST. KEY- and continue repeating the (COMPLETE=NO) process until all desired one- touch keys have been changed. Press [NO] and [STOP] to JAN. 09 13:00 100% terminate the entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 3-20 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Press the next one touch key and -SELECT REGIST. KEY- repeat the procedure from point (COMPLETE=NO) 3 until all desired one touch keys are deleted. Press [NO] and [STOP] to JAN. 09 13:00 100% terminate the entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800 3-21...
Press [3] on the numeric keypad. -SELECT REGIST. KEY- Press the one-touch key where ONE-TOUCH 01 the group is to be stored and press [YES]. Enter the name of the group. GROUP NAME=_ OK=YES Press [YES]. NO. 009=_ 3-22 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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- SELECT RGIST. KEY- (COMPLETE=NO) Press [STOP] to return to the JAN. 09 13:00 100% standard display. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Note You may also store a sub-address or a selective polling number under a group dial. Minoltafax 2800/3800 3-23...
GROUP NAME=Sales OK=YES (DEL=NO) Press [NO] to delete the NO.002=BERLIN member. OK=YES (DEL=NO) Enter the destination number ZO03=Bern using the one-touch key or speed OK=YES dial and press [YES]. Press [START] to terminate the NO.003=_ entry. (Fin.=START) 3-24 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Data entry Press [NO] to end the process. - SELECT RGIST. KEY- (COMPLETE=NO) Press [STOP] to return to the JAN. 09 13:00 100% standard display. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800 3-25...
Select ”delete” using the arrow EDIT *DELETE keys and press [YES.] -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [NO] to end the process. - SELECT RGIST. KEY- (COMPLETE=NO) Press [STOP] to return to the JAN. 09 13:00 100% standard display. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 3-26 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Press [3] on the numeric keypad. 3 BUZZER VOLUME Use the arrow keys to select the *HIGH desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800 3-27...
YES / or 1-4 Press [4] on the numeric keypad. 4 HEADER Use the arrow keys to select the desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 3-28 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
YES / or 1-9 Press [8] on the numeric keypad. 8 FOOTER Use the arrow keys to select the desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800 3-29...
Press [1] on the numeric keypad. 1 LCD CONTRAST n Use the arrow keys to select the DARK ä ü LIGHT desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 3-30 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Note If you operate the machine in a PC mode (I-fax, PCL4, GDI, PCL5e) press [WAKE UP] to return to the operating mode. Minoltafax 2800/3800 3-31...
Press [8] on the numeric keypad. 8 POWER SAVE TIME Use the numeric keypad to enter TIME=_min (1-120) the desired interval and press OK=YES (DEL=NO) [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 3-32 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
YES / or 1-9 Press [5] on the numeric keypad. 5 REMOTE MONITOR Use the arrow keys to select the desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800 3-33...
Press [4] on the numeric keypad. 4 LINE MONITOR Use the arrow keys to select the *HIGH desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 3-34 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
(optional) The module for the 2 telephone line is available as an option for the Minoltafax 2800. The installation must be done by the technical service. For the Minoltafax 3800 this option is standard: Entering your fax number You can place your name and fax number in the header.
Press [2] on the numeric keypad. LINE 1 TX PRIORITY OK=YES Select the desired setting using LINE 2 TX PRIORITY [V/PIN CODE] or [DELETE] and OK=YES press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 3-36 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Press [3] on the numeric keypad. 3 LINE 2 TONE PULSE OK=YES Use the arrow keys to select the *TONE PULSE desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800 3-37...
Make sure ink, glue, correction fluid, etc. are completely dry before you send a fax. CAUTION Staples and paper clips may damage the machine. Remove all staples and paper clips before sending a document. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
You can insert up to 50 pages of A4 into the document feeder. Make sure the pages are well placed and aligned before starting the transmission. Remove any staples before placing the document in the feeder. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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The standard transmission memory holds approx. 192 pages of the ITU Test Document 1 in standard resolution (Minoltafax 3800 576 pages). Ensure the displayed memory capacity does not drop to 0 (%) during scanning, as this may cancel the process. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
(e.g. use of typewriters). Fine Resolution for fine print, e.g. newspaper with small letters and fine lines. S. Fine This resolution is suitable for fine print e.g. highly detailed illustrations. Note Additionally press [HALFTONE] for transmissions that require greyscale printing. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
YES / or 1-5 Press [1] on the numeric key *STD FINE EX-FINE pad, select the required setting -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- using the arrow keys and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
YES / or 1-5 Press [2] on the numeric key LIGHT *NORMAL DARK pad, select the desired setting -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- using the arrow keys and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
CODE]. YES / or 1-4 Press [2] on the numeric key pad, select the required setting -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- using the arrow keys and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
-SELECT&PUSH"YES"- using the arrow keys and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Note For group transmission, broadcast and timer transmission, memory transmission must be active. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Enter the time to end the STOP TIME=00:00 transmission using the numeric OK=YES (DEL=NO) key pad and press [YES]. Press [V/PIN CODE] to set PRINT AT LOCAL=ON whether the transmitted OK=YES messages are to be printed by your machine and press [YES]. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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(DEL=NO) If you want to program a further FORWARD NO=_1 destination, enter a new number OK=YES / or 01-20 (1-20) and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 4-10 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Press [SPEED DIAL] and enter SPEED DIAL=001 the three-digit speed dial number (001-100). The name of the remote fax =TOKYO machine appears on the display. (TX=Start) Press [START]. After scanning the document the machine will dial automatically. Minoltafax 2800/3800 4-11...
Mailbox transmission, see “Program dialling, mailbox transmission” on page 4-29. “Polling reception” on page 5-8. Relay transmission, see “Program dialling relay transmission” on page 4-23 Note The functions broadcast, polling, mailbox transmission and relay transmission can be combined with timer transmission. 4-12 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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[START]. (TX=Start) You can also enter the second part of the number using the one- touch keys or the speed dial numbers. It is not possible to add a second number with a [+] to the entry. Minoltafax 2800/3800 4-13...
It will 123456 be automatically sent from memory. Note Your Minoltafax 2800/3800 is equipped with ECM (Error Correction Mode). This function repeats data that may have been lost due to bad line conditions. 4-14 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
FUNCTION [SPEAKER] on the control panel. Dial the number with the numeric (234567) key pad, one-touch or seed dial -PUSH START KEY- number, wait for the response of the destination and press [START]. Minoltafax 2800/3800 4-15...
Press [YES]. =123456_ The machine scans the OK=YES (SUB= document into memory. [NO] to terminate the entry. TIMER = 12 : 30 OK=YES (COMPLETE=NO) Press [NO] to end the process. JAN. 09 13:00 100% -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 4-16 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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If the memory becomes full during the scan process, your fax will return to stand-by mode. In this case repeat the programming procedure when enough memory is available again. Note The functions broadcast, polling, mailbox transmission and relay transmission can be combined with timer transmission. Minoltafax 2800/3800 4-17...
=ENTER FAX NO. or FUNCTION Press [YES]. =123456_ OK=YES (SUB= Press [STOP] to terminate the DIAL REGISTRATION? entry. YES / or 1-6 Note The functions broadcast, polling, mailbox transmission and relay transmission can be combined with timer transmission. 4-18 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Send Broadcasting Your Minoltafax 2800 is capable of sending documents from the memory to up to 148 recipients (Minoltafax 3800 180 recipients) using the direct dial, one-touch, speed and group dial. The machine dials and transmits the document sequentially to each recipient. If one of the numbers is engaged, your fax machine will dial the next one and finally return to the engaged number and try again.
When checking the recipients, you may confirm them by pressing [YES], erase them from the broadcast transmission or change them by pressing [NO]. Press [STOP] to terminate the DIAL REGISTRATION? entry. YES / or 1-6 4-20 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Machines A and B must be compatible and both must have the "relay broadcasting” function, even if they are different models. If the relay location (hub) and final destination are abroad, then you can reach all destinations with only one long-distance call. Minoltafax 2800/3800 4-21...
4 digit password, if required OK= YES and press [YES]. The machine scans the pages and automatically starts transmitting them. Note According to the settings of the relay station, a transmission report will be sent back. 4-22 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
ID and OK= YES press [YES]. Use the numeric key pad to enter PASSWORD=_ the 4 digit password, if required OK= YES and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the DIAL REGISTRATION? entry. YES / or 1-6 Minoltafax 2800/3800 4-23...
Enter the complete number of REPORT=_ the destination of the OK= YES transmission report, using the numeric key pad and press [YES]. Enter the fax numbers of the NO001=Berlin recipients using the one-touch, OK=YES (Fin.=START) speed dial or group dial. 4-24 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Press [YES]. NO. 001=Berlin OK=YES (Fin.=START) Repeat the procedure starting NO. 002=_ with point 7 until all destinations (Fin.=Start) are set and press [START]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800 4-25...
Send Polling transmission The Minoltafax 2800/3800 enables you to store documents which the recipient can retrieve when required. The document can even consist of several pages. Your Minoltafax offers you a single mode and a multiple mode. In single mode, the document can only be polled once. After that the document is not available any more.
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ID. Each document is assigned its own ID. You can also combine both options. If you store several documents using F CODE SEP, it is advisable to prepare a table of content without an ID. Minoltafax 2800/3800 4-27...
Use the numeric key pad to enter PASSWORD=_ the 4 digit password, if required OK= YES and press [YES]. If the destination has not stored a password, just press [YES]. The machine scans the document into memory. 4-28 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Use the numeric key pad to enter PASSWORD=_ the 4 digit password, if required OK= YES and press [YES]. If the destination has not stored a password, just press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the DIAL REGISTRATION? entry. YES / or 1-6 Minoltafax 2800/3800 4-29...
-SELECT REGIST. KEY- press a one-touch key to store (COMPLETE=NO) further transmissions. After the described procedure is terminated, the batch transmission is stored under the selected one-touch key. You can delete the batch transmission by deleting the one-touch key. 4-30 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
[V/PIN CODE] or [DELETE] to scroll through the entries. Press [STOP], to interrupt the entry. The document is deleted from memory. Press [STOP] to return to the JAN. 09 13:00 100% standard display. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800 4-31...
If you select MANUAL, you have to take the receiver off the telephone, wait for the fax signal and press [START]. Press [NO] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Memory reception during printer problem Incoming data is stored in the memory as described below. no paper paper jam no toner printer cover open no imaging unit. As soon as the error has been eliminated, the data will be automatically printed. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
PASSWORD=_ the 4 digit password, if required, OK= YES and press [YES]. If you do not want to use a password, just press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Reception Printing memory reception Press [FUNCTION] and [5] on 5 PRINT MEMORY RX the numeric keypad. Use the numeric keypad to enter PASSWORD=_ the 4 digit password and press OK= YES [YES]. Your fax machine prints the message. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Before transmission inform the sender about your mailbox ID. The incoming document is stored in the Minoltafax 2800/3800 memory and will only be printed once the correct 4-digit mailbox number and, if required, the 4-digit mailbox ID have been entered.
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Enter the number of the next MAILBOX NO.=_ mailbox to be deleted using the SELECT 0-9 numeric key pad (0-9) and continue as described above. Press [STOP] to end the JAN. 09 13:00 100% process. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
4 PRINT MAILBOX RX the numeric keypad. Enter the number using the MAILBOX NO.=_ numeric keypad (0-9). SELECT 0-9 Use the numeric keypad to enter MAILBOX 1PW=_ the 4 digit password and press OK=YES [YES]. Your fax machine prints the message. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Press [YES] to continue from point 5 without entering a polling ID and a password. Confirm the fax number by pressing [YES]. Enter the polling ID of the POLLING ID =1234 recipient using the numeric OK=YES (DEL=NO) keypad and press [YES]. Up to 20 characters can be entered. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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ID. Each document is assigned it individual ID. You may combine both procedures. If the other fax machine stores several documents using F CODE SEP, it is advisable to prepare a table of content without an ID. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
[YES], erase them from the pollin transmission or change them by pressing [NO]. Press [START] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Note You may also combine polling with the timer function. 5-10 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
SEL. START DAY=SUN. day when polling is to start and OK=YES / or 0-6 press [YES]. Press [V/PIN CODE] to enter the SEL. STOP DAY=SUN. day when polling is to stop and OK=YES / or 0-6 press [YES]. Minoltafax 2800/3800 5-11...
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Press [YES] to confirm the CHECK DESTINATION? entries or press [START] to OK=YES (Fin.=START) begin the transmission. When checking the recipients, you may confirm them by pressing [YES], erase them from the pollin transmission or change them by pressing [NO]. 5-12 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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ID. Each document is assigned it individual ID. You may combine both procedures. If the other fax machine stores several documents using F CODE SEP, it is advisable to prepare a table of content without an ID. Minoltafax 2800/3800 5-13...
YES / or 1-5 Press [5] on the numeric keypad. 5 REC PAPER SIZE Use the arrow keys to select the LETTER LEGAL desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the SCANNING&PRINTING? entry. YES / or 1-5 5-14 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Press [2] on the numeric keypad, NO. of RINGS = 12 (1 - 16) enter the required setting using OK=YES (DEL=NO) numeric key pad and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the RX OPERATION? entry. YES / or 1-9 Minoltafax 2800/3800 5-15...
YES / or 1-9 Press [3] on the numeric keypad, ON(SORT) select the required setting using -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- the arrow keys and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 5-16 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
CODE]. YES / or 1-9 Press [4] on the numeric keypad, select the required setting using -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- the arrow keys and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800 5-17...
CODE]. YES / or 1-9 Press [6] on the numeric keypad, select the required setting using -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- the arrow keys and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 5-18 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
YES / or 1-5 Press [3] on the numeric keypad. 3 PRINT DENSITY Use the arrow keys to select the n üLIGHT DARKä desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the SCANNING&PRINTING? entry. YES / or 1-5 Minoltafax 2800/3800 5-19...
Selecting paper tray (optional accessory) This function enables you to assign the printing functions of your Minoltafax 2800/3800 to both paper trays. If you select ON (shift) the machine will automatically switch to the full tray if one becomes empty. If you select OFF an error messaged will display.
Copy Copy Copying from the document feeder You can use your Minoltafax 2800/3800 to produce up to 99 copies in one operation. If you select (SORT=YES), the machine will sort the copies of a multi-page document. Insert the document face down Í...
CODE]. YES / or 1-5 Press [4] on the numeric key pad, select the required setting -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- using the arrow keys and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
If you use the serial interface, you only need to use the ferrite core, if the cable is longer than 3 meters. The ferrite core is available as follows: Order no. 0700-0056-01 (Kitegawa). Place the cable in the ferrite core. Place the core close to the jack. Close the core. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Connect the printer cable and / or the RS232C cable to the corresponding terminals on the serial machine. parallel Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s parallel port. Start the PC and switch the fax machine on. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
If you use the machine as a PC fax machine, only the machine’s modem is in use. With the LaserFax the achieved compatibility allows a transfer rate of up to 14400 bps between PC and the Minoltafax 2800/3800. Use a 9-pin RS-232C interface cable, wired 1:1 (available as an optional accessory).
Scanning using the TWAIN driver Please proceed as follows, e.g. using Microsoft Photo Editor: Click on “File” in your PC program. Click on “Scan Image”. Enter your settings under the control panel. Insert the document into the ADF. Click on “Scan”. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Also, faxes can be sent directly to your computer for editing. The fax will not have to be scanned separately. This option is only available is a fax software is installed on the computer and the settings are correct. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
GDI and PCL5e printer drivers. For printing in PCL4 mode, use the HP- LaserJetII printer driver. Maximum resolution with PCL4 emulation is 300 dpi. The PCL4 print mode is the standard mode for the Minoltafax 2800/ 3800. The optional GDI drivers support 600 dpi print resolution, if the necessary optional memory is installed.
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Press [3] on the numeric key 3 SYMBOL SET pad. Select the desired setting using SYMBOL SET=IBM-US [V/PIN CODE] or [DELETE] and OK=YES press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Press [4] on the numeric key 4 FONT NUMBER pad. Use the numeric key pad to FONT NUMBER= 1 select the required font and OK=YES (DEL=NO) press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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[2] on the numeric key pad. Use the numeric key pad to enter LINE NUMBER= 64 the required quantity and press OK=YES (DEL=NO) [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Press [SET] and 7 times [V/PIN SET PRINTER? CODE]. YES / or 1-8 Press [6] on the numeric key *PRINT FONT* pad. If the PCL5e option is installed, press [5] on the numeric key pad. Your fax machine prints the list. 7-10 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Connecting the fax machine to the computer PCL4 Use this function to set the PCL4 emulation for the Minoltafax 2800/3800. In this case the resolution printed will be 300 dpi. Delete all current documents form memory before making the setting. Switch the machine off and on again to activate the current setting.
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Connecting the fax machine to the computer GDI (optional accessory) Use this function to set the GDI emulation for the Minoltafax 2800/3800. In this case the resolution printed will be 600 dpi. However, a memory upgrade is required. Delete all current documents form memory before making the setting.
A list of printers is displayed on the screen. Click on ”Disk” Click on ”Browse” and select the file ”Mi28-38.inf. Click ”OK”. In the window ”Install from disk”, click ”OK”, select the desired printer and click on "next". Follow the instructions until the installation has been completed. Minoltafax 2800/3800 7-13...
A list of printers is displayed on the screen. Click on ”Disk” In the window ”Install from disk”, click ”OK”, select the desired printer and click on "next". Follow the instructions until the installation has been completed. 7-14 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
OK=YES / or 1-6 Press [1] on the numeric key Name= pad, enter your name and press OK=YES [YES]. Enter your e-mail address and E-Mail=_ press [YES]. OK=YES (DEL=NO) Enter your account name and Account=_ press [YES]. OK=YES (DEL=NO) Minoltafax 2800/3800 7-15...
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Enter your e-mail password and PWD=_ press [YES]. OK=YES (DEL=NO) Enter your e-mail address as ERROR REPORT=_ return address and press [YES]. OK=YES (DEL=NO) Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 7-16 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Note An IP address consists of 4 blocks of digits, separated by dots. Make sure not to enter a dot before the first and after the last block. Minoltafax 2800/3800 7-17...
-SELECT&PUSH"YES"- using the arrow keys and press [YES]. Enter the desired interval and TIME=_min (1-120) press [YES]. OK=YES (DEL=NO) Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 7-18 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
OK=YES / or 1-6 Press [4] on the numeric key 4 TIME OUT SETTING pad. Enter the desired time and press TIME OUT= min.(1-5) [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800 7-19...
OK=YES / or 1-6 Press [5] on the numeric key pad, select the required setting -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- using the arrow keys and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- 7-20 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Press [6] on the numeric key Time Zone=GMT pad, select the required setting & YES using [V/PIN CODE] oder [DELETE] and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800 7-21...
If you want to download e-mails during the interval, proceed as follows. Make sure the machine is in stand by mode an no document is in the ADF. Press [MAIL] and [START] on *INTERNET FAX* the operation panel. (RX=START) The e-mail is printed. Minoltafax 2800/3800 7-23...
A SMTP protocol error occurred. *SMTP time out* The machine could not build a connection to the SMTP server before the programmed time was over (transmission). *TIFF-error* The received file is no standard format and can not be printed. 7-24 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Prints a list of the machine settings which could not be saved due to a memory error. Power failure report It contains a list of all documents which could not be transmitted during the power failure ie. data which was lost. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
YES / or 1-6 Press [1] on the numeric key 1 ACTIVITY REPORT pad. Use the arrow keys to select the desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
YES / or 1-6 Press [2] on the numeric key 2 RESERV. REPORT pad. Use the arrow keys to select the desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Press [3] on the numeric key 3 TX RESULT REPORT pad. Use the arrow keys to select the desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Press [4] on the numeric key 4 RX RESULT REPORT pad. Use the arrow keys to select the desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
YES / or 1-6 Press [5] on the numeric key 5 BROADCAST REPORT pad. Use the arrow keys to select the desired setting and press [YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
[YES]. -SELECT&PUSH"YES"- Enter the complete number of =123456_ the technical service, using the OK=YES (DEL=NO) numeric key pad and press [YES]. Press [STOP] to terminate the JAN. 09 13:00 100% entry. -SET DOC. FACE DOWN- Minoltafax 2800/3800...
[YES]: The report is printed. Note You can print the result of the transmission on the back of the document. For this, place the document facing up on the multi- purpose tray and press [JOURNAL] + [ START]. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
This function enables you to display results from the last 60 transmissions. A transmission report can also be printed later. Press [JOURNAL]. 020(JAN. 02 00 00:28)TX 123456 Select the desired entry using REPORT PRINTIING [V/PIN CODE] or [DELETE]. -SET DOC FACE DOWN- Press [START] to print the entry. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Clean the machine when necessary. Before cleaning the machine switch it off and unplug the power cable. Cleaning the transport rollers Open the operation panel. Clean the transport roller using a soft cloth and a mild detergent. Close the control panel firmly. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Make sure the cloth does not get stuck in the machine and damages any of the components. Never leave anything inside the machine. The MINOLTA cleaning kit (No. 8918-561) is highly recommended for cleaning the rollers and the scanner. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Pull the jammed paper in the direction of the arrow. Clearing a paper jam in the multi-purpose tray Pull the jammed paper in the direction of the arrow. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Troubleshooting Clearing a paper jam in the 2 paper tray (optional) Carefully pull out the paper tray. Remove the jammed paper from the paper tray. Replace the paper tray and close it. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Do not touch any parts which are labelled accordingly. Press the release buttons on both sides of the cover. Lift up the upper part of the unit until you hear a ‘click’. Get hold of the toner cartridge and carefully pull it out of the machine. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Troubleshooting Carefully pull out the drum cartridge. Remove the jammed paper with an upwards action. Replace the drum cartridge in the corresponding guides. Replace the toner cartridge in the corresponding guides. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Troubleshooting Close the unit. Clearing a paper jam in the document feeder Open the operation panel an remove the document from the ADF. Open the operation panel and remove the jammed paper. Close the control panel firmly. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
The paper cassette has run Insert the paper. out of paper. *Warning!* No Toner The toner cartridge has run Replace the toner out of toner. cartridge. *Warning!* Scanner open The control panel is not Close the control panel closed properly. firmly. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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The communication was not Press [STOP] and try to successful. send again or ask the remote side to send again. *Redial* Problem Redial was unsuccessful Press [STOP], check the even after repeated fax number and try again. attempts. Minoltafax 2800/3800...
Printout quality is Replace the drum cartridge. becoming worse. The reception copy is The problem is probably at the remote side. Ask for a new distorted. transmission. 9-10 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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The other fax machine’s Make a copy. If the copy is blurred, clean the scanner. If the printouts are blurred. error persists, call the technical service. If the copy is clear, the problem is probably at the remote side. Minoltafax 2800/3800 9-11...
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Setting a department number ............3 - 8 Setting the number ................3 - 35 Setting the time zone ...............7 - 21 Setting up a mailbox ................5 - 5 Setting, buzzer volume ..............3 - 27 Setting, contrast .................4 - 6 Minoltafax 2800/3800 10-7...
(whether registered or unregistered), or any other rights, franchises or licenses in respect of the Software. Title to the Software and any copy made from it is retained by Minolta or such other owners. 10-10 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 6. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES IN NO EVENT WILL MINOLTA BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL Minoltafax 2800/3800 10-11...
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Sie als Lizenznehmer die Bedingungen dieses Vertrages an. Wenn Sie mit den Bedingungen nicht einverstanden sind, senden Sie die ungeöffnete Packung umgehend zurück. Bei diesem Vertrag handelt es sich um einen Lizenzvertrag und nicht um einen Kaufvertrag. MINOLTA ist Inhaberin der Urheberrechte an dem 10-12 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Warenzeichen zu verwenden. Dem Lizenznehmer ist nur mit schriftlicher Zustimmung von MINOLTA erlaubt: Kopien der Software zu anderen als den hier ausdrücklich genannten Zwecken zu verwenden, anzufertigen, zu verändern, mit anderer Software zu mischen oder zu übertragen, Minoltafax 2800/3800 10-13...
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Parteien unabhängig von der Art der Ansprüche nur innerhalb von zwei Jahren nach Entstehen des Anspruchs geltend gemacht werden. Bei Verstößen gegen die Bestimmungen im Abschnitt unter der Überschrift “Lizenz” gilt eine Frist von 4 Jahren.Für diesen 10-14 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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GEBUNDEN, DIE NICHT IN DIESEM VERTRAG ENTHALTEN SIND. ETWAIGE ERGÄNZUNGEN ODER ÄNDERUNGEN ZU DIESEM VERTRAG SIND NUR RECHTSGÜLTIG, WENN SIE SCHRIFTLICH NIEDERGELEGT UND UNTERSCHRIEBEN SIND VON AUTORI- SIERTEN VERTRETERN BEIDER PARTEIEN. MIT DEM ÖFFNEN DER VERPACKUNG ERKENNEN SIE SÄMTLICHE PUNKTE DIESES VERTRAGES AN. Minoltafax 2800/3800 10-15...
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à cette tierce personne, soit détruit toutes vos autres copies du logiciel. (ii) Un tel transfert met fin à votre propre licence auprès de Minolta et (iii) donc, lie le nouveau propriétaire aux conditions de la licence dès le début de l’utilisation du logiciel. 10-16 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Minolta peut mettre fin à votre licence en cas de non respect du contrat. Dans ce cas, vous acceptez de détruire toutes vos copies du logiciel. 8. La loi Minoltafax 2800/3800 10-17...
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OU PAR UNE DISPOSITION NE FIGURANT PAS DANS CE CONTRAT. TOUTE MODIFICATION DE CE CONTRAT NE SERA VALABLE QUE S’IL EST ÉCRIT ET SIGNÉ PAR LES REPRÉSENTANTS DÉSIGNÉS PAR CHAQUE PARTIE. EN OUVRANT CET EMBALLAGE, VOUS ADHÉREZ AUX TERMES DE CE CONTRAT. 10-18 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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Software, a patto che: (i) trasferisca a detti terzi e ,al tempo stesso, distrugga tutte le altre copie del Software. (ii) Tale trasferimento di possesso fa terminare la licenza da parte di Minolta con il licenziatario, mentre (iii) detti terzi dovranno accettare e saranno legati da questi termini Minoltafax 2800/3800 10-19...
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PARTE DEL LICENZIATARIO BASATO SU UN RECLAMO DI TERZI. 7. RISOLUZIONE DEL CONTRATTO Potete porre termine alla vostra licenza in qualsiasi momento distruggendo il Software e tutte le vostre copie, oppure come altrimenti descritto in questi termini. 10-20 Minoltafax 2800/3800...
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LEGATA DA ALCUNA DICHIARAZIONE O RAPPRESENTAZIONE NON CONTENUTA NEL PRESENTE CONTRATTO. NESSUN CAMBIAMENTO NEL PRESENTE CONTRATTO SARA’ EFFETTIVO A MENO CHE NON VENGA SOTTOSCRITTO DAI RAPPRESENTANTI PROPRIAMENTE AUTORIZZATI DA CIASCUNA PARTE. APRENDO IL PRESENTE PACCHETTO, CONCORDATE DI ACCETTARE I TERMINI DEL PRESENTE CONTRATTO. Minoltafax 2800/3800 10-21...
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