Sharp MX-B381 Quick Start Manual
Sharp MX-B381 Quick Start Manual

Sharp MX-B381 Quick Start Manual

Digital multifunctional system faxing

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DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Keep this manual close at hand for
reference whenever needed.
MODEL: MX-B381
Faxing
Using the fax function.

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  • Page 1 MODEL: MX-B381 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Faxing Using the fax function. Keep this manual close at hand for reference whenever needed.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Faxing Faxing This section explains the basic procedures for using the fax function of the machine. In addition, special modes that can be used with the fax function are introduced. The facsimile expansion kit is required to use the fax function.
  • Page 4: Base Screen Of Fax Mode

    BASE SCREEN OF FAX MODE Touch the [IMAGE SEND] key in the touch panel to open the base screen of fax mode. If the fax screen does not appear, touch the [Fax] tab. Select fax settings in the base screen. Ready to send.
  • Page 5 (8) [Resend] key / [Next Address] (11) [Special Modes] key Touch this key to use a special mode. The destinations of the most recent eight transmissions by Scan to (12) key / key / E-mail, fax and/or Internet fax When "Hold Setting for Received (including Direct SMTP addresses) Data Print"...
  • Page 6: Sending A Fax

    SENDING A FAX The basic procedure for sending faxes is explained below. In fax mode, colour originals are sent as black and white images. Transmission Original Transmission result Place the originals. The side to be scanned must be face up! When using the document glass, place the original with the side to be scanned face down.
  • Page 7: Changing The Size Of A Fax

    CHANGING THE SIZE OF A FAX The size of the original and the transmission size can be specified before transmission. This is convenient when faxing an original that is small and difficult to read. The procedure for faxing both sides of an A4 original at A3 size is explained below.
  • Page 8 Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued) Fax/Original (5) Touch the [A3] key. Auto (6) Touch the [OK] key. Manual 216x340 216x343 Inch 216x330 (7) Touch the [OK] key. Fax/Original Scan Size 141% Send Size Image Orientation 2-Sided 2-Sided Tablet Booklet Enter the fax number of the first destination.
  • Page 9: Changing The Exposure

    CHANGING THE EXPOSURE The exposure can be changed as appropriate for the darkness or lightness of the original. The following example explains how to darken light colours in an original to make the image clearer. Place the originals. The side to be scanned must be face up! When using the document glass, place the original with the side to be scanned face down.
  • Page 10: Changing The Resolution

    CHANGING THE RESOLUTION The resolution can be selected to match the characteristics of the original, such as text or photo, the size of the text, and the darkness of the image. The following example explains how to set the resolution to [Fine] and [Half Tone] when sending an original with small text.
  • Page 11: Storing A Fax Number

    STORING A FAX NUMBER You can store fax numbers in one-touch keys. Stored fax numbers can be retrieved quickly One-touch keys Group key and easily. A Corp. If you frequently send faxes to the same group of fax machines, the numbers of those fax machines can be stored as a group (multiple fax numbers can be stored in one key).
  • Page 12 Select settings in the touch panel. (Continued) Address Book Back Sort Address Add New (3) Touch the [Add New] key. AAA AAA BBB BBB Index Switch CCC CCC DDD DDD EEE EEE FFF FFF Sorting Order GGG GGG HHH HHH Search Number III III JJJ JJJ...
  • Page 13: Forwarding Received Faxes (Fax Data Forward)

    FORWARDING RECEIVED FAXES (Fax Data Forward) When the machine cannot print because it is out of paper or out of toner, received faxes can be forwarded to another fax machine. To use this function, the fax number of the destination machine must be stored in "Set the Telephone Number for Data Forwarding"...
  • Page 14: Convenient Dialling Methods

    CONVENIENT DIALLING METHODS Easy to use one-touch keys and the resend function can be used to prevent dialling errors and save time. One-touch keys A fax number stored in a one-touch key can be retrieved by a simple touch of the key. A one-touch key for a group can be selected to automatically transmit to each of the destinations stored in the group.
  • Page 15: Fax Destinations

    Resending The [Resend] key can be touched to transmit to one of the eight most recent destinations used for transmission. Resending is not possible in some cases, such as when an image is sent using a one-touch key for a group. (1) Touch the [Resend] key.
  • Page 16: Speed Dialling

    Speed dialling When you store an individual key or a group key, a 3-digit search number is assigned to the key. You can select a destination using the key and the 3-digit search number. To check a search number, print the appropriate list in the sending address list menu in the system settings.
  • Page 17: Sending The Same Fax To Multiple Destinations (Broadcast Transmission)

    SENDING THE SAME FAX TO MULTIPLE DESTINATIONS (Broadcast Transmission) The same document/image can be sent to multiple fax mode, scan mode, and Internet fax mode destinations in a single operation. If you frequently send documents/images to the same group of destinations, it is recommended that you store those destinations as a group in a one-touch key.
  • Page 18 Select settings in the touch Scan Internet Fax USB Mem. Scan PC Scan Address Book Original Scan: Auto Send: panel. Direct TX Auto Exposure (1) Touch the [Address Book] Sub Address Resolution Standard key. Special Modes Address Review File Quick File Auto Reception Fax Memory:100% (2) Touch the one-touch key in...
  • Page 19: Special Fax Modes

    SPECIAL FAX MODES The special modes can be used for a variety of special-purpose fax transmission jobs. The following pages show the types of fax transmissions that can be performed. (The procedures for using each special mode are not explained.) Each special mode has its own settings and steps, however, the basic procedure is the same for all modes.
  • Page 20: Selecting A Special Mode

    SELECTING A SPECIAL MODE The procedure for selecting a special mode for fax is explained below. The settings that must be selected vary for each special mode, however, the general procedure is the same. The procedure for erasing shadows at the edges of the image when sending a fax is explained below as an example.
  • Page 21: Convenient Fax Functions

    CONVENIENT FAX FUNCTIONS Erasing peripheral shadows (Erase) Use this function to erase peripheral shadows that occur when faxing books and other Without erase Transmission thick originals. With erase Transmission Sending the front and reverse sides of a card as a single page (Card Shot) Use this function to send the Front front and reverse sides of a...
  • Page 22 Sending a fax directly from a computer (PC-Fax) A document on a computer can be sent via the machine as a fax. Select the PC-Fax driver as the printer driver on your Transmission computer and then select the Print command in the software application.
  • Page 23 • Aside from instances provided for by law, SHARP is not responsible for failures occurring during the use of the product or its options, or failures due to incorrect operation of the product and its options, or other failures, or for any damage that occurs due to use of the product.
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