OPERATOR’S GUIDE FX 505 INTEGRATED PERSONAL FACSIMILE Please read your Operator’s Guide carefully before using your new FX 505 Facsimile machine. This guide contains instructions for proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your FX 505.
FCC Information information is The following applicable only to Samsung Model FX505 facsimile machines Installed In the United States of America. Label ldentification This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You may need to provide this information to your telephone company.
DOC Information If a Problem Arises If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, it may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, the telephone company will notify you in advance of the disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible.
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About This Guide Congratulations ! Your FX505 is a compact electronic facsimile (fax) machine that uses advanced telephone and computerized image-sending technology to send copies of your important documents anywhere in the world. Your FX505 is easy to set up and use, but you should read this guide and follow the setup and operation steps carefully to ensure t h a t y o u r FX505 operates correctly, and to take advantage of its powerful features.
A Quick Look at Your Machine Document Tray Front View Document Guide Adjust to the width of document loaded. Release Button Slide it towards the front of the unit to open the paper cover. Rear View Control Panel See page 6. Side View Document Outlet HANDSET Jack Connect the handset. I Speaker Connect the supplied power cord. DIAL MODE Switch Select the TONE or PULSE dialing mode. RINGER Switch Adjust the ringer volume (see page 11). machine or regular phone, if necessary.
A Quick Look at Your Machine Control Panel continued [SPEED] Key Press before entering a 2-digit speed dial number. [RECEIVE MODE] Key and Indicator Press to select proper receiving mode. Each time you press [RECEIVE MODE], the LCD window displays the currently selected mode and the indicator’s status is changed as follows : LCD Display TEL MODE AUTO-RCV MODE ANS/FAX MODE [FUNCTION] Key Use with other keys when performing certain functions.
A Quick Look at Your Machine [SEARCH] key Press to search the numbers stored into the unit’s memory. Tones and Alarms [TONE] Key Use to produce touch tone for tone service in pulse dialing mode. - Dial Keypad It lets you manually dial a phone number, use a speed dial number, or enter data to set up your machine to match your individual needs. - One-Touch Keys The keys dial your most frequently called numbers at a touch of the keys.
Setting Up This section shows how to set up your fax machine and prepare it to send and receive. Follow These Steps Choosing a Proper Location A proper location for your fax machine helps ensure trouble-free operation. Select a location for the unit where : It is not in direct sunlight. n It is away from heating or air conditioning units. n n Its cords are not in the way of normal activities. n The ventilation openings are not blocked. n It is at least 4 inches from other objects.
Assembling & Connecting Installing the Handset Connecting the Phone Line Plug one end of the handset cord to the jack on the bottom of the handset. Then, plug the other end of the cord to the HANDSET jack on the left side of the machine. Connect your machine in either of two ways : Plug one end of the line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the machine and the other end into a standard telephone wall jack.
Assembling & Connecting Connecting Extension Telephone or Answering Machine (if necessary) Connecting the Power continued Turning the Power “On” Press the Power switch to turn the unit on. When you turn the power on, [SYSTEM INITIAL] message appears briefly in the Plug one end of the modular cord into the EXT.TEL jack on the rear of your machine. Plug the other end of the cord into a modular jack on an answering machine or a regular telephone you wish to use as an extension.
Assembling & Connecting Choosing Dial Mode continued Setting Speaker Volume Setting Ringer Volume The VOLUME switch on the left side of the machine controls the loudness of the dialing tones you hear through the speaker when you dial with the handset down. You can set the volume to low (all the way to the right), medium (center), or high (all the way to the left). The RINGER switch on the left side of the unit lets you adjust the ringer volume to three different settings.
Loading Fax Paper PAPER RUNNING OUT ? You’re running low when the edge of the paper is pink or black. When you’re out of paper, the LCD window displays [NO PAPER] to let you know. 2. Place a new paper roll in the compartment. Be sure the paper exits from the top of the roll as shown. 1. Open the paper cover by pulling the release button towards the front of the unit. Alert tones sound and the LCD window displays [NO PAPER] when the cover is lifted. Remove the empty paper roll core, if any. 4.
Setting Up Basic Information Setting Date and Time Your fax machine has a timer function which makes it possible to send documents at a later time. In order to accomplish this, the date and time settings must be programmed. Note that the time must be entered in 24-hour format (refer to the box below). The date and time also appear in various reports.
Setting Up Basic Information continued Setting Your Terminal ID You can enter a self-identification message that will print across the top of every page you send to remote fax units. This message is made up of your company name (any combination of the available characters up to a maximum of 40) and fax number. Along with your message, the remote fax unit will also print out the time, the date, and number of pages you send.
Setting Up Basic Information continued How To Enter Name 1. Press the number key labelled with the character you want. Follow the chart to produce alphanumeric characters with the number keypad. Press it once to obtain the number, twice to obtain the first character, three times to obtain the second, and four times to obtain the third. The chart at right shows how many times to press each number key to produce a specific character. 2.
Receiving This section shows how to receive faxes and control the functions that affect the way you receive faxes. Manual vs. Automatic Fax Machines Facsimile machines come in two basic types: l l Manual fax machines require the sender to dial the number, listen for a fax “tone” from the receiving machine (or tell the receiving operator to press the START key on their machine), and then press [START/COPY] to send.
Receiving Receiving in AUTO-RCV Mode 1. To select the AUTO-RCV mode, press [RECEIVE MODE] repeatedly until the indicator on the key lights and the window displays as shown below. 2. When you get a call, the unit automatically receives the document. l When a call is received from a m a n u a l f a x m a c h i n e , your unit answers the call after several rings which you can set through the User Options, and sounds a fax tone to the caller.
Receiving l When your answering machine answers an incoming call, a fax tone may be recorded while your fax discriminates between a voice and fax. Your answering machine may indicate a voice message has been left. l Set your answering machine to VOX mode (if applicable). VOX stands for Voice Operated Transmission and is the name given to the answering machine facility which causes disconnection when a period of silence is detected by the answering machine.
Receiving l [*], [ 9 ], [*] is a remote receive start code which is preset at the factory. The first and the last asterisk are fixed, but you can change the middle digit [ 9 ] by setting it through “Setting User Options.” See page 36. continued Cancelling a Reception You can stop a document that you are currently receiving if you do not want to receive the document. P r e s s [ S T O P ] . The unit continues receiving and the window displays as shown below to alert you that the unit is in use.
Important Receiving Facts Voice Request If you want to speak to the remote party who is sending a document to you : If you do not respond to the voice request, your unit will print out a call back message, which shows the telephone number of the remote unit. 1. Press [ V . R E Q U E S T ] during the reception. The V.REQUEST indicator lights to confirm your request. But your request will not go through until the unit finishes receiving the last document.
Important Receiving Facts Clearing Paper Jams If the fax paper jams, DO NOT pull it out. Doing so could damage your fax unit. To properly clear a fax paper jam, open the paper cover by pulling the release button towards the front of the unit. Then, remove the jammed paper. continued Fax Paper Storage Fax paper has chemicals in it that can, over time, cause yellowing, fading, and curling.
Sending This section shows how to prepare a document and send It. It also shows how to take advantage of features that save time or improve the quality of your transmission, such as one-touch or speed dialing, changing resolution and contrast, and u s i n g y o u r f a x machine to make copies. Sending a Document 1. Place the document face down and adjust the document guide to match the width of the document. 2.
Important Sending Facts Memory Dialing Automatic Redialing If you have stored frequently used numbers in the unit’s memory, and if the remote party you are calling is set to receive documents automatically, you can send a document at the touch of a key or using [SPEED] key and 2-digit number.
Important Sending Facts Window Messages During sending, the window will display a message similar to the one below to inform you of its status or activity. In this example, the number in the top of the window is the telephone number of the receiving fax. [SEND] means you are the indicates sending, [G3] communications standard observed by both fax machines, [9.6] indicates the transmission speed (9600 bps), and the number following [P:] is the number of the page being received.
Important Sending Facts Confirmation Report Voice Request If you are sending a document and want to speak to the remote party ; 1. Press [V.REQUEST] while sending. The V.REQUEST indicator lights to confirm your request. But your request will not go through until the unit finishes sending the last document. 2. When sending is finished, the call signal is sent to the remote party’s unit. The remote party may pick up the handset within 15 seconds if they wish to speak.
Controlling Transmission Quality Preparing a Good Original To prevent jamming and ensure good results on the receiving fax machine: Remove all staples, clips, and tape from the original documents. l If you must re-fax a document that was faxed to you, we recommend that you make a copy of it on a regular office copier, and fax the copy for better transmission quality. Use an office copier to piece together several small originals or m a k e a standard size copy of an original too small to load in your unit.
Controlling Transmission Quality To send a fax in FINE resolution, load the document and press [FINE/SUPER] until the repeatedly before dialing indicator on the key lights to confirm that the FINE mode is active. To send a fax in SUPER FINE resolution, load the document and press [ F I N E / S U P E R ] repeatedly until the indicator flickers. To increase the contrast for L I G H T documents, load the document and press [LIGHT/PHOTO] repeatedly until the indicator on the key lights.
Storing One-Touch & Speed Dial Numbers of dialing Instead manually numbers, you can use either onetouch keys or 2-digit speed dial numbers to quickly dial the numbers that have been stored in your unit’s memory. You can store up to 40 telephone numbers of up to 34 digits each and the corresponding destination names of up to 20 digits each, using 10 one-touch keys and 20 speed dial numbers. Storing name is optional.
Storing One-Touch & Speed Dial Numbers continued Storing Numbers for Speed Dialing Using Address Label T O begin storing numbers, press [FUNCTION], then [SPEED]. Follow the steps below. There is an address label paper which comes together with your unit. As you store numbers into one-touch keys, make a note of the number on the address label to remind you of what telephone number or fax number is stored in each position.
Searching Memories This feature enables you to search the telephone numbers or fax numbers stored into the unit’s memory. This feature allows your unit to scan all memories (both one-touch dial memory and speed dial memory). Scanning the Entire Memory This feature allows you to scan the entire memory. To begin scanning the entire memory, press [SEARCH]. Follow the steps at right. If the memory is empty, [NOT ASSIGNED] will appear when you press [SEARCH].
Searching Memories Scanning For a Name Beginning with a Particular Character You can find the memory by the first character of the name. This search can retrieve all entries beginning with each assigned initial character (follow the chart on the page 15). Press [SEARCH], and follow the steps at right. Window Message continued Your Response Press the number key labelled with the character or number you want to scan for.
Other Ways to Send or Receive Sending At a Later Time (DELAY TRANSMISSION) You can program your unit to send a loaded document at a later time, unattended. This allows you to send documents at night, when telephone rates are lowest and the receiving fax unit is least likely to be tied up. To program a delay transmission ; 1. Load your document face down into the unit (see page 22). 2. Adjust the resolution and the contrast of the document, if needed (see page 26). 3. Press [FUNCTION], then press [1].
Other Ways to Send or Receive Canceling Delay Transmission Polling This feature lets you cancel or change the previously delay programmed transmission. 1. Press [FUNCTION], then [1], with the document loaded. [DELAY TRANSMISSION ?] appears on the window. 2. Press [YES]. [CANCEL ? (Y/N)] appears on the window. 3. Press [YES] to cancel programmed delay transmission.
Other Ways to Send or Receive continued Allowing Others To Poll Your Unit Another party that wants to receive the document loaded on your fax machine dials your number and requests that it be sent. In other words, the remote party polls your unit. 1. Load the document face down into the unit. 2. Adjust the resolution and the contrast of the document, if needed. 3. Press [POLL]. The window shows TX-POLL mode activated.
Using As a Telephone The built-in handset makes your unit double as a standard telephone. Use it as you would use any other telephone. Making a Call Using Memory Dialing One-touch dialing and 2-digit speed dialing are available also when making a voice call. Refer to “Storing One-touch & Speed Dial Numbers” on page 28. To make a call using memory dialing : 1. Press the one-touch key for the number you want to call. Or, press [SPEED], then enter 2-digit location number.
Setting User Options settings for your The option machine are preset at our factory and might not need to be changed. If you do need to change the settings, first print out the options list to see the current option settings (see page 40). Window Message Your Response Press [YES] if you want to set your fax machine to have your terminal ID (TTI) printed on each page you send. Press [NO] not to have your TTI printed.
Setting User Options Window Message continued Your Response Enter the remote receive start code that allows your fax machine to receive documents unattended by entering the code on an extension telephone (see page 18). Then press [YES]. After a call is picked up by the answering machine in the ANS/FAX mode, your fax machine monitors the line.
Printing Reports The report function of your fax unlt is used to see what numbers you have stored, what settings you have made, or what faxes you have sent and received. Before making changes, print out the list to check the current settings. After making changes, print the list to confirm the new settings. The call back message is printed automatically when you do not answer the remote party’s voice request, and the confirmation report is printed automatically only if the corresponding user option is set.
Printing Reports continued Confirmation Report Location Number List The confirmation report shows the results of each transmission ; the telephone number of the remote unit, the number of pages sent, start time, the elapsed time, and the result of the transmission. The report is printed out automatically every time you send a document, provided you have set the unit to print out the report using the user option feature.
Printing Reports continued Options List Transmission Report The options list shows the current settings for the user options (see page 36). The transmission report shows records of your sending activity and its results. The report shows who it was sent to, the date and time, the elapsed time, how many pages were sent, and its results. Before changing options, print this report to check how the options are currently set. And also print this report after making changes to confirm the new settings.
Printing Reports Reception Report The reception report shows records of your receiving activity and its results. The report shows who it was received, the date and time, the elapsed time, how many pages were received, and its results.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Many common problems have simple solutions. Check quickly through the following list before calling for service. Symptom Possible Cause/Solution Nothing appears on the window when the power switch is turned on. l Is the machine plugged in ? l Does the wall outlet have power ? l Is the wall outlet on a switch that is turned off ? The unit does not receive faxes. l Is the RECEIVE MODE indicator lit ? l Make sure the cover is closed securely.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting continued Error Messages If something goes wrong with your machine, a message in the window (and in some reports) tells you what the problem is. The error messages and their solutions are shown in the table below. Error Message Solution Description POLLING ERROR The fax machine you are attempting to poll is not ready to respond to your poll. Call the remote operator. COMM. ERROR Sending or receiving has failed due to a communication problem. Try again.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning Components When the copied documents are hard to read, clean the machine’s scanning glass and white roller. If they are dirty, the quality of the transmission image and copy becomes degraded. If you have document jams in automatic feeding, it is recommended to clean the ADF rubber surface as follows. 2. Disassemble the white roller as follows. Both ends of the roller are terminated with bushings which are snapped shut with small tabs.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4. Clean the scanning glass with alcohol as shown below. 5. If a ‘DOCUMENT JAM’ occurs, dampen the lint-free cloth with water, and wipe the ADF rubber and ADF roller clean as shown below. If you still have problems in feeding documents automatically after cleaning the rubber and the roller, you may have to replace them. Contact your dealer. continued 6. Assemble the roller in reverse order of disassembling. Then close the cover.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting How a Fax Works About Facsimile Compatibility Facsimile is a system of sending printed or other graphic information from one location to another by producing a copy or “facsimile” of that information at the remote location. A fax unit transmits audio tones over the same telephone lines you use for person-to-person conversation.
Service Information When Service is Needed If your problem persists, contact the dealer from whom you purchased your machine. You may want to jot down your dealer’s telephone number. Specifications Type of Unit Desktop Communication Line Public Switched Telephone Network and PABX CCITT Group 3 Service Telephone Number : Compatibility Compression Scheme For the most efficient service, jot down the information requested below before calling: Modem Speed Resolution Half Tone Model No.
Warranty Limited Warranty Terms Samsung Electronics America Inc. (SEA) warrants that this product is free of charge from defective materials and workmanship. l Labor - 90 days l Parts - one year l Back up battery - 15 days SEA further warrants that if this product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective materials, SEA will repair or replace the product at its option.
Index Address, label.......................................29 ADF rubber, cleaning............................45 ANS/FAX mode......................................1 7 Answering machine, connection........10 Auto Receive Key and indicator...............................6 Mode.....................................17 Automatic fax machine........................16 Automatic faxing, with handset down...............................23 Automatic redialing.............................23 CClTT.........................
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