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- Page 1 USER’S GUIDE Read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Paper guidelines ..........3-3 Using this guide ........v 4 MAKING COPIES Important safety instructions.....vi Copying documents ......4-1 1 SETTING UP 5 SENDING DOCUMENTS Unpacking ......... 1-1 Preparing to send a document ..5-1 Removing the shipping materials.....1-1 Adjusting the quality of your documents .. - Page 3 Table of Contents Receiving documents in memory while performing another task or when a problem occurs.........6-4 Polling to receive documents ......6-4 Setting CALLER ID ......6-5 Canceling receiving ......6-5 7 SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS Selecting a menu......7-1 Activity reports ......... 7-5 How to print a report........7-5 8 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS...
- Page 4 • H12418 (FAX-TR177/TR188) Copyright Copyright © 2004 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.
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Page 5: Using This Guide
Using this guide This guide provides detailed information on how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your fax. Please read the list below to become familiar with the symbols, terms, and abbreviations used in this guide. Notes provide advice on using your fax more effectively, describe operating restrictions, and tell you how to avoid minor difficulties. -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
Canon dealer or the Canon help line. • To avoid spillage in or around the fax, do not eat or drink near it. If you spill liquid or if any substance falls into the fax, unplug the fax immediately and contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. -
Page 7: Power Supply
If you notice anything unusual (smoke, strange odors, noises) around the fax, unplug it immediately. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not place the fax where the cord will be walked on. -
Page 9: Setting Up Unpacking
• Documentation • Warranty* • Destination labels If any of these items are damaged or missing, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line immediately. * This item is only included in some countries. Removing the shipping materials______________... -
Page 10: Making Connections
Making connections Connecting the telephone line, handset, and external device ________________________________ There are two jacks on the back and one jack on the side of the fax for connection of the following: Telephone Extension phone (i.e. an Handset additional telephone that line you may wish to place away from the fax to... -
Page 11: Connecting The Ac Power Cord
• You cannot use the extension phone while the fax is using the phone line. • Due to the range of specifications, Canon cannot guarantee that all answering machines will be compatible with your fax. Connecting the AC power cord ________________ Plug the fax into a 200 - 240 volt AC 50/60 Hz outlet. -
Page 12: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time______________________ The date and time appear on the LCD as well as on the documents you send. See pp.2-1, 2-2 for the buttons on the operation panel. Press [Start/Copy] after the display shows <DATE & TIME>. 01/01 2004 00:00 Use the numeric buttons to enter the date and time using the day-month-year format (DD/... -
Page 13: Installing The Ink Film
Installing the ink film You must install the ink film before receiving or copying documents. For information on replacing a used ink film cartridge, see Replacing the ink film on p. 8-4. Lift the operation panel gently with pushing up the open lever until it locks into position. Make sure the handset is on its cradle. - Page 14 Sit the front rollers on the front roller guides within the main unit. After inserting the ink film to the main unit, turn the blue gear on the holder clockwise to take up any slack in the film. Blue gear on the holder Close the operation panel gently until it clicks into place.
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Page 15: Loading Paper
Loading paper Assembling the paper tray _____________________ Assemble the paper tray before loading paper. Paper tray Attach the paper tray as illustrated above. Completely insert the paper tray. Push the tray towards the back of the machine until it clicks into place. Do not place the machine including the paper tray in contact with the wall or other objects. -
Page 16: Loading Paper
Loading paper __________________________________ Load the paper face down in the paper tray. The paper tray b. The paper tray a. Load the paper face down. Up to 50 sheets of plain paper! Feed direction printing paper face down. Open the paper tray b by pulling it forward. Fan a stack of paper, then tap the edge of the stack on a flat surface to even the stack. -
Page 17: Loading Documents
Loading documents Load the document face down. Open the cover where the document enters. Documents come out here. Do not place an object in front of the output area. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the document. Open the cover where the document enters. Load the document. -
Page 18: Setting The Tel Line Type
Setting the TEL LINE TYPE See pp. 2-1, 2-2 for the buttons on the operation panel. Press [Function], then press [Start/Copy] twice. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <TEL LINE TYPE>, then press [Start/Copy]. ROTARY PULSE Use [ ] or [ ] to select the appropriate line type, then press [Start/Copy]. Press [Stop]. - Page 19 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <PBX>, then press [Start/Copy]. HOOKING Use [ ] or [ ] to select the access line type for the switching system, then press [Start/ Copy]. You can select <PREFIX> or <HOOKING>. If you selected <HOOKING>, proceed to step 6. If you chose <PREFIX>...
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Page 21: Preparing To Use Your Fax Main Components Of Your Fax
PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX Main components of your fax Please note that your fax may differ from the illustration below. Paper tray Document feeder Handset Space Clear Send Options Operation panel Report Polling Caller History Resolution Receive Mode Function PQRS WXYZ (see p. - Page 22 Scroll/Cursor buttons (see pp. 2-3, 7-1) Redial/Pause button (see pp. 5-4, 5-5) Coded Dial button (see p. 5-4) Redial/ Pause Coded Dial Hook button (see p. 5-2) Start/Copy button Hook Start/ Stop Stop button Copy Button Uppercase Letter Lowercase Letter Number Mode Mode (:A) Mode (:a)
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Page 23: Guidelines For Entering Numbers, Letters, And Symbols
Guidelines for entering numbers, letters, and symbols After 60 seconds of no operation panel input, the fax returns to standby mode and any unregistered changes are lost. ■ Entering letters and numbers Press [ ] to switch mode. Press the numeric button that contains the letter you want. Press repeatedly until the letter you want appears. -
Page 24: Correcting Mistakes
Use [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor under the incorrect letter. CANEN Use the numeric buttons to enter the correct letter over the incorrect letter. CANON When you have finished making corrections, press [Start/Copy] to register your new entry. -
Page 25: Registering Sender Information
TTI (Transmit Terminal Identification) and appears at the top of the faxed document in small type. The illustration below shows a sample document with the identifying information. 10/10/2004 10:12 FAX 123 4567 CANON P. 01 The page number THE SLEREXE COMPANY LIMITED SAPORS LANE•BOOLE•DORSET•BH25 8ER... -
Page 26: Registering Your Fax/Telephone Number And Name
Use the numeric buttons to enter the date and time using the day-month-year format (DD/MM YYYY), then press [Start/Copy]. • Set the time using the 24-hour clock system. Precede single digits with a zero. Example: 3:00 p.m. = 15:00 • To change the date format, see <SYSTEM SETTINGS>, p. 7-4. Press [Stop]. -
Page 27: Registering One-Touch Speed Dialing Numbers And Names
Registering one-touch speed dialing numbers and names One-touch speed dialing allows you to dial a number by pressing a single button. Before you can use one-touch speed dialing, you must register the receiving number with your fax. You can also register the name of the party; the name appears on the printout of the one-touch speed dialing list. -
Page 28: Registering Coded Speed Dialing Numbers And Names
Registering coded speed dialing numbers and names Use coded speed dialing to dial a fax number at the press of three buttons. A fax/telephone number can be registered under each two-digit speed dialing code. You can also register the name of the party; the name appears on the printout of the coded speed dialing list. Press [Function]. -
Page 29: Documents And Paper Preparing Documents
DOCUMENTS AND PAPER Preparing documents Types of documents you can scan ____________ ■ Size You can load documents larger than 148 mm wide and 148 mm long. The maximum size of document that can be loaded is 216 mm wide by approximately 900 mm long. -
Page 30: Paper Requirements
• Remove all staples, paper clips, etc. before loading the document into the document feeder. • Make sure any glue, ink or correction fluid on the paper is completely dry before loading the document into the document feeder. • Make a photocopy of any document that will not feed into the fax so that you can then load the copy into the document feeder. -
Page 31: Paper Guidelines
Paper guidelines _______________________________ • Be sure to load paper of the correct size, weight, and quantity recommended for your fax (see pp. 3-2, S-1). • Store all paper wrapped and on a flat surface until ready to use. Keep opened packs in their original packaging, in a cool, dry location. -
Page 33: Making Copies
MAKING COPIES Copying documents One of the convenient features of the fax is its ability to make high quality copies. Load the document face down into the document feeder (see p. 1-9). Press [Resolution]. • You can select <STANDARD>, <FINE>, <PHOTO> or <SUPERFINE>. •... -
Page 35: Sending Documents
SENDING DOCUMENTS Preparing to send a document Before you send a document, see Chapter 3: DOCUMENTS AND PAPER. Adjusting the quality of your documents ______ ■ Setting the scanning resolution Resolution is a measure of the fineness or clarity of a printout. Low resolutions may cause text and graphics to have a jagged appearance, while higher resolutions provide smoother curves and lines, crisp text and graphics, and a better match to traditional typeface designs. -
Page 36: Sending Documents
You can send up to 10 A4-size (5 legal-size) pages at a time with memory sending (based on the Canon FAX Standard Chart No.1, standard resolution). Load the document face down into the document feeder (see p. 1-9). -
Page 37: Canceling Sending
Canceling sending Press [Stop]. See Removing a jammed document from the machine, p. 8-1. Automatic dialing Sending a document using one-touch speed dialing or coded speed dialing numbers_______ To use this feature you must first register numbers for one-touch speed dialing (see p. 2-7) or coded speed dialing (see p. -
Page 38: Special Dialing
The numbers, names, and date and time from which you have received calls recently will be displayed on the LCD. TEL= 3456XXXX CANON 20/12 13:30 • Press [Redial/Pause] or [Coded Dial] to switch between the date and time, name, and phone/fax number on the LCD. -
Page 39: Redialing When The Line Is Busy
Redialing when the line is busy Manual redialing _______________________________ Press [Redial/Pause] to dial the last number you dialed with the numeric buttons. (This starts redialing regardless of whether automatic redialing is enabled.) ■ Canceling manual redialing To cancel manual redialing, press [Stop]. See Removing a jammed document from the machine, p. - Page 40 Use the numeric buttons to enter the number of times you want the fax to redial, then press [Start/Copy] twice. 2MIN. Use the numeric buttons to enter the time interval between redialing attempts, then press [Start/Copy]. Press [Stop]. The fax returns to standby mode.
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Page 41: Delayed Sending
Delayed sending Your fax can send a document automatically at a preset time. This allows you to take advantage of lower late-night long-distance rates offered by some telephone companies. The fax can only register one preset sending operation at a time. Load the document face down into the document feeder (see p. -
Page 42: Sending Other Documents While The Fax Is Set For Delayed Sending
Sending other documents while the fax is set for delayed sending ____________________________ You can send, receive, and copy other documents even when the fax is set for sending at a preset time. To send or copy other documents after setting the fax for delayed sending, simply send or copy using any other sending procedure in this guide. -
Page 43: Sequential Broadcasting
Sequential broadcasting Sending a document to more than one location ____________________________________ Sequential broadcasting sends one document to more than one location. You can send to a total of 35 locations as follows: • One-touch speed dialing 5 locations • Coded speed dialing 30 locations You can enter the one-touch speed dialing and coded speed dialing locations in any order. -
Page 44: Documents Stored In Memory
Documents stored in memory Deleting a document from memory ____________ Press [Function]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <MEMORY REFERENCE>, then press [Start/Copy] twice. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the transaction number (TX/RX NO.) of the document you want to delete, then press [Start/Copy]. -
Page 45: Receiving Documents Different Ways To Receive A Document
RECEIVING DOCUMENTS Different ways to receive a document Your fax provides you with several modes for receiving documents. To determine which mode best suits your requirements, see the table below. FAX ONLY MODE Fax Answers all calls as fax Separate telephone p. -
Page 46: Setting The Receive Mode
Setting the receive mode Press [Receive Mode], then press [Stop] to return to standby mode. Every time you press [Receive Mode], the mode changes cyclically. Receiving both documents and telephone calls automatically: <Fax/Tel mode> __________ If you set <Fax/Tel> mode, you can control precisely how the fax handles incoming calls by adjusting the following settings: •... -
Page 47: Receiving Documents Manually:
Receiving documents manually: <MANUAL MODE>__________________________________________ Check that <Manual> is displayed on the LCD (see p. 6-1). 15:00 Manual When you hear the fax or extension phone ring, pick up the handset. ■ If you hear a person’s voice: Start your conversation. If the caller wants to send a document after talking to you, ask them to press the start button on their fax machine. -
Page 48: Other Features
• Before attempting to poll a fax machine, make sure that the other fax machine supports polling. • If the other party is using a Canon fax machine which has the Polling ID function, ask them to set the Polling ID of their fax machine to 255 (11111111 binary number). -
Page 49: Setting Caller Id
Setting CALLER ID If the <CALLER ID> setting is set to <ON>, the caller’s name and phone/fax number appear on the LCD when you receive a call. • CALLER ID is only available in some countries. • To use this feature, you will need to subscribe for a Caller ID service (only available in some countries). -
Page 51: Settings And Activity Reports Selecting A Menu
SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS Selecting a menu You can customize the way your fax works. Each menu contains settings that control different functions of your fax. Press [Function], then press [Start/Copy]. Use [ ] or [ ] to scroll through the menus and select the menu you want. You can select the <USER SETTINGS>, <REPORT SETTINGS>, <TX SETTINGS>, <RX SETTINGS>, <PRINTER SETTINGS>, or <SYSTEM SETTINGS>... -
Page 52: User Settings
USER SETTINGS Name Description Settings DATE & TIME UNIT TELEPHONE # UNIT NAME TX TERMINAL ID TELEPHONE # MARK SCAN CONTRAST OFFHOOK ALARM VOLUME CONTROL KEYPAD VOLUME ALARM VOLUME LINE MONITOR VOL RX CALL LEVEL TEL LINE TYPE R-KEY SETTING PSTN REPORT SETTINGS Name... - Page 53 TX SETTINGS Name Description Settings ECM TX MID PAUSE SET AUTO REDIAL REDIAL TIMES REDIAL INTERVAL RX SETTINGS Name Description Settings ECM RX FAX/TEL AUTO SW RING START TIME F/T RING TIME DEFAULT ACTION INCOMING RING RING COUNT MAN/AUTO SWITCH RING TIME EASY RX CALLER ID...
- Page 54 PRINTER SETTINGS Name Description Settings RX REDUCTION SYSTEM SETTINGS Name Description Settings DATE SETUP TX START SPEED RX START SPEED...
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Page 55: Activity Reports
Activity reports Your fax keeps track of most of its sending and receiving operations. These operations can be printed out in the form of activity reports that can help you check the dates and times of fax transmissions and whether or not each transaction was successful. How to print a report Press [Function], then press [Report]. -
Page 57: Solutions To Common Problems Clearing Jams
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Clearing jams Removing a jammed document from the machine ________________________________________ Follow this procedure to remove a jammed document. Document Release lever Remove the printing paper and the paper tray. Lift the operation panel gently until it locks into position. Lift the green release levers (on both sides). -
Page 58: Removing Jammed Printing Paper From The Machine
Removing jammed printing paper from the machine ________________________________________ If LCD display shows <CHECK PRINTER> or <CLEAR PAPER JAM>, remove the paper in the paper tray, then remove the jammed paper. Remove the printing paper and the paper tray. Lift the operation panel gently until it locks into position. Pull the paper out. -
Page 59: Periodic Cleaning
Periodic cleaning Your fax requires little periodic maintenance. Please note the following before cleaning: • Be sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the fax. Since documents in memory are erased when the power is disconnected, print any documents stored in memory before disconnecting the power cord (see p. -
Page 60: Replacing The Ink Film
Wipe the scanner area and the rollers with a hard-squeezed moistened cloth. When cleaning the glass part on the scanning area, flip the green-colored levers up, then insert a thin cloth into the interspace between the rollers and the glass parts. After finishing, flip the levers back to the original position. - Page 61 When <REC'D IN MEMORY> appears on the LCD display after replacing the ink film follow the steps in Document stored in memory on p. 5-10. We recommend that you only use ink film recommended by Canon. Using other types of ink films may cause a decrease in printing quality or damage your fax machine.
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Page 62: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems________________________ ❏ Paper does not load. • Up to 50 sheets and up to 6 mm thickness of plain paper may be loaded. • Make sure the paper stack is loaded properly in the paper tray (see p. 1-8). ❏... -
Page 63: Faxing Problems
Faxing problems _______________________________ Sending problems ❏ You cannot send a document. • Make sure the ink film is installed properly. Do not remove a used ink film except to replace it with a new one. • Unplug the fax and let it cool for several minutes. Then plug it back in and try sending again. -
Page 64: Receiving Problems
❏ Cannot send using Error Correction Mode (ECM). • If the receiving party’s fax machine does not support ECM, then the document is sent in normal mode without error checking. • Make sure ECM is on (see <ECM TX>, p. 7-3). ❏... - Page 65 ❏ The fax does not switch automatically between telephone and fax reception. • For the fax to switch automatically, the receive mode must be set to <FAX/TEL MODE> (Fax/Tel Auto SW) or <ANS.MACHINE MODE> (see Chapter 6), must be set. If you have set <ANS.MACHINE MODE>, check that an answering machine is connected to the fax and that it is turned on with an outgoing message properly recorded (see p.
- Page 66 ❏ Fax does not print. • Make sure ink film is installed properly (see p. 1-5). • Clean the ink film recording head if necessary (see p. 8-3). • Determine if the problem is with the ink film and replace if necessary (see p. 8-3). •...
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Page 67: Copying Problems
Copying problems ______________________________ ❏ The fax does not make a copy. • Determine if the problem is with the ink film and replace if necessary (see p. 8-4). • Remove the document, stack it if necessary, and load it face up into the document feeder correctly (see p. -
Page 68: Print Quality Problems
Print quality problems _________________________ ❏ The print quality is not what you expect; print is not clear, is splashed, has missing dots or white streaks. • Make sure you are using the recommended paper (see p. 3-2). • Some papers have a “right” side for printing. If the print quality is not as clear as you would like it to be, try turning the paper over and printing on the other side. -
Page 69: Lcd Messages
LCD messages The following messages are displayed on the LCD when the fax is performing a function or encounters an error. Message Cause Action AUTO REDIAL The fax is waiting to redial the Wait for the fax to receiving number because the automatically redial the line was busy or the receiving number. - Page 70 Message Cause Action DOC. TOO LONG The document is longer than Use a copier to make a 900 mm. reduced copy of the document and then send the copy. ECM RX The fax is receiving a document Turn off ECM if you need to using Error Correction Mode receive quickly, or if you know (ECM).
- Page 71 Message Cause Action SET INK FILM The ink film is exhausted. Replace the ink film (see p. 8-4). TX/RX CANCELLED You pressed [Stop] to cancel the If required, try sending again. transmission or reception. TX/RX NO. nnnn When the fax sends or receives a Write the number down if you document, it assigns it a unique will need it later.
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Page 72: In Case Of A Power Failure
In case of a power failure The user data settings and registered data for one-touch speed dialing and coded speed dialing are saved during a power failure using a built-in battery. However, documents stored in the fax memory will be deleted and redial data in the extension phone memory may be lost. During a power failure _________________________ The following restrictions apply to the function of the fax during a power failure or while the power is turned off:... -
Page 73: Specifications
346 mm (W) × 293 mm (D) × 370 mm (H) (including trays Dimensions: and handset) Weight: Approx. 3.9 kg (including handset, ink film, and paper tray) Specifications are subject to change without notice. * Based on the Canon FAX Standard Chart No.1, Standard mode. -
Page 75: Index
Index manual redialing 5-5 receiving 6-5 sending 5-3 canceling 5-8 sending other documents while description 7-2 fax is set for 5-8 printing 7-5 setting 7-1 document from memory 5-10 exterior of fax 8-3 interior of fax 8-3, 8-4 description 6-1, 6-3 automatic 5-3 periodic 8-3 settnig 6-3... - Page 76 Index canceling 5-5 message 8-9 canceling 5-3 setting 7-3 deleting document from 5-10 message 8-8 receiving when problem occurs setting 7-3 sending ( connecting 1-2 (extension phone) 1-3 (handset) 1-2 (telephone line) 1-2 canceling 5-3 clearing 8-1 in paper tray 8-1 cleaning 8-3 PRINTER SETTINGS 7-4 main components 2-1...
- Page 77 Index CODED DIAL LIST 7-5 manual 5-5 buttons 2-1 document in memory 5-10 description 2-7 USER DATA LIST 7-5 access type 1-10 list ( coded speed dialing numbers registering numbers and names copying 8-11 and names 2-8 for 2-7 faxing 8-7 fax/telephone number 2-6 sending a document using 5-3 general 8-12...
- Page 78 Index manual 5-2 memory 5-2 methods 5-2 preparing for 5-1 problems 8-7 sequential broadcasting 5-9 setting scanning contrast 5-1 setting scanning resolution 5-1 to more than one location ( using caller history 5-4 using coded speed dialing 5-3 using one-touch speed dialing description 7-5 printing 7-5 dialing 5-4...
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