Sharp FO-10 Operation Manual page 88

Reception and copying problems
Problem
The fax machine doesn't
receive documents
automatically.
The power is on, but no
reception takes place.
The printing paper comes
out blank when you try to
receive a document.
The received document is
faint.
Received images are
distorted.
A received document or
copy prints out in strips.
• Make sure that the reception mode is set to FAX. If
you subscribe to a Duplex Ringing service, make
sure that the Duplex Ringing function is set to the
correct ring pattern. If you do not subscribe to a
distinctive ring service, make sure that Duplex
Ringing is set to OFF SETTING. (See Duplex
Ringing in Chapter 7.)
• Make sure that the telephone line cord is plugged
into the TEL. LINE socket, and not the TEL. SET
socket.
• Make sure that the document is loaded properly in
the feeder of the transmitting machine. Make a
copy or print a report to confirm the printing ability
of your machine.
• Make sure that the thermal paper is properly
loaded in your fax machine. (If the roll has been
loaded backwards, nothing will be printed.)
• Ask the other party to send higher contrast
documents. If the contrast is still too low, your fax
machine may need service. Make a copy or print a
report to check your machine's printing ability.
• Make sure you are using the recommended
thermal paper. See Loading the Thermal Paper in
Chapter 1.
• Noise on the telephone line may cause distortion.
Have the other party try sending the document
again.
• Make a copy or print a report on your fax machine.
If the copy or report is also distorted, your fax
machine may need service.
• Make sure the operation panel is completely closed
(press down on both sides of the panel).
Problems and Solutions
Solution
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