MODEL UX-B20 FACSIMILE OPERATION MANUAL 1. Installation 2. Sending Faxes 3. Receiving Faxes 4. Making Copies 5. Special Functions 6. Printing Lists 7. Maintenance 8.
WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Introduction Welcome, and thank you for choosing a SHARP inkjet fax machine! The features and specifications of your inkjet fax are shown below. Print cartridge yield* (at 4% coverage**) Initial cartridge Quality mode OFF: Approx. 300 letter pages Quality mode ON: Approx. 200 letter pages Replacement cartridge: SHARP UX-C70B Quality mode OFF: Approx. 600 letter pages Quality mode ON: Approx. 400 letter pages Paper tray capacity Letter: Approx. 100 sheets (20-lb.
Telephone function Yes (cannot be used if power fails) Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network Reception modes TEL/FAX Automatic document feeder Letter/A4: 10 sheets max. Legal: 5 sheets max. Input document size Automatic feeding: Width: 5.8 to 8.5" (148 to 216 mm) Length (10 sheets): 5.5 to 11" (140 to 279 mm) Length (5 sheets): 5.5 to 14" (140 to 356 mm) Manual feeding: Width: 5.8 to 8.5" (148 to 216 mm) Length: 5.5 to 23.6" (140 to 600 mm) (20-lb.
Weight (without attachments) Approx. 7.0 lbs. (3.2 kg) As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
Do not place this machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. The machine could be seriously damaged if it falls. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch bare telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Table of Contents A Look at the Operation Panel 7 1. Installation 9 Unpacking Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Loading Printing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Installing the Print Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 6. Printing Lists 70 7. Maintenance 74 Cleaning the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 8.
A Look at the Operation Panel 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION INK 7 8 9 10 11 Z A 12 13 1 Display This displays messages and prompts to help you operate the machine. 2 FLASH key This key is used for Call Waiting and other special services that require subscription from your phone company. Your phone company will provide you with details on how to use the key.
7 Number keys Use these keys to dial numbers, and enter numbers and letters when storing auto-dial numbers. 8 POLL key Press this key after dialing another fax machine to receive a document (previously loaded in the other machine’s feeder) without assistance from the operator of the other machine (page 69). 9 HOLD key Press this key to put the other party on hold during a phone conversation (page 54).
1. Installation 1. Installation Unpacking Checklist If any are missing, contact your dealer or retailer. Before setting up, make sure you have all of the following items.
Attachments Attachments Points to keep in mind when setting up Do not place the machine in direct sunlight. Do not place the machine near heaters or air conditioners. Keep dust away from the machine. Keep the area around the machine clear. About condensation If the machine is moved from a cold to a warm place, it is possible that condensation may form on the scanning glass, preventing proper scanning of documents for transmission.
3 4 Remove the tape. Close the print compartment cover and then the operation panel. Connecting the handset Connect the handset as shown and place it on the handset rest. ♦ The ends of the handset cord are identical, so they will go into either jack. Make sure the handset cord goes into the jack marked with a handset symbol on the side of the machine! Use the handset to make ordinary phone calls, or to transmit and receive faxes manually. 11 1.
Attachments Attaching the paper tray Attach the paper tray. Attach the paper tray extension. Insert horizontally and rotate up Click! Note: The paper tray extension has a top side and a bottom side. If the tabs do not go into the holes, turn the support over. Caution! Do not touch or pull out the black plastic strip shown below. If the strip is pulled out, paper will not feed correctly.
Loading Printing Paper You can load letter or legal size paper in the paper tray. Recommended paper weight is 20-lb. Copy Bond. The maximum number of sheets is as follows: 1 2 Letter size: Approx. 100 sheets (20-Ib. copier paper at room temperature; Legal size: maximum stack height should not be higher than the line on the tray) 10 sheets (20-Ib. copier paper at room temperature) Fan the paper, and then tap the edge against a flat surface to even the stack. Make sure the stack edges are even.
Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the Power Cord Plug the power cord into a 120 V, 60 Hz, grounded AC (3-prong) outlet. Caution! ♦ Do not plug the power cord into any other kind of outlet. This will damage the machine and is not covered under the warranty. ♦ Make sure you have removed all of the packing tape before plugging in the power cord (see page 10). Plugging in the power cord without doing so may damage the machine.
Installing the Print Cartridge Follow these steps to install or replace the print cartridge. ♦ When replacing the print cartridge, be sure to use a SHARP UX-C70B cartridge. Print cartridge yield (at 4% coverage) Initial cartridge Quality mode OFF: Approx. 300 letter pages Quality mode ON: Approx. 200 letter pages Replacement cartridge (SHARP UX-C70B) Quality mode OFF: Approx. 600 letter pages Quality mode ON: Approx. 400 letter pages Quality mode is initially turned on.
Installing the Print Cartridge 1 INK Press Display: . • Make sure the handset is on its cradle. REPLACE INK & If the handset is not on the cradle, PRESS INK KEY INK pressing will have no effect. • The print cartridge holder moves to the cartridge replacement position. 2 Open the operation panel. 3 Open the print compartment cover. 4 Remove only the tape from the new cartridge. • Important: Make sure you remove all of the tape.
5 Make sure the cartridge holder has moved slightly away from the right side of the compartment, and then pull the green lever and open the cartridge holder cover. Cable • If you are replacing the cartridge, remove the old cartridge. If you are going to use the old cartridge again, place it in an air-tight container. • CAUTION! DO NOT touch the contact area inside the cartridge holder, or pull on the cable that is connected to the cartridge holder.
Installing the Print Cartridge 8 9 Close the print compartment cover. Close the operation panel, pressing down firmly to make sure it clicks into place. Display: REPLACE INK & PRESS INK KEY 10 INK Press to make the print cartridge CHANGE CARTRIDGE holder return to its home position. 1=NEW, 2=OLD 11 Press (NEW) if the cartridge you Display when “NEW” is selected: installed is new. Press (OLD) if the cartridge you NEW CART. OK? installed is old.
12 Press START/ MEMORY . If you selected “OLD” in the previous step, this completes the installation procedure. (Note: If you find that print quality is not satisfactory after reinstalling the old cartridge, align the cartridge as explained on page 77.) Display when “NEW” is selected: ALIGN CARTRIDGE If you selected “NEW”, the display will show the alternating messages at right. Continue with the following steps to align the print cartridge. 13 Press to print an alignment page.
Installing the Print Cartridge 15 Press the number keys to enter the number of the straightest line. Example: • If you make a mistake, press 16 Press START/ MEMORY and then repeat the entry. . • This completes the alignment procedure. Setting the paper size The machine has been set at the factory to scale received faxes to letter size paper. If you loaded legal paper, you must change the paper size setting to LEGAL. Display: 1 Press 2 Press once and 3 Press once.
Note: If at any time the display shows the alternating messages at right, check the printing paper. If the tray is empty, add paper. If there is paper in the tray, take it out and then reinsert it. When you are finished, press START/ MEMORY ADD PAPER & . PRESS START KEY Quality mode (using more/less ink) If you prefer a higher quality image when printing faxes and copies, turn on Quality mode. If you wish to use less ink or speed up ink drying time, turn off Quality mode.
Installing the Print Cartridge High-quality fax print setting (fast/slow printing of faxes) The high-quality fax print setting controls the speed at which faxes are printed. If you prefer a higher quality image at a slower printing speed, turn on this setting. If you prefer a faster printing speed over image quality, turn off the setting. Note: This setting only affects the printing speed. It does not affect the amount of ink used. ♦ The high-quality fax print setting is initially turned off.
Connecting the Telephone Line Cord Insert one end of the line cord into the jack on the back of the machine marked TEL. LINE. Insert the other end into a standard (RJ11C) single-line wall telephone jack. Setting the dial mode The fax machine is set for tone dialing. If you are on a pulse dial line, you must set the fax machine for pulse dialing. Press the panel keys as follows: 1 Press once and 3 times. Display: OPTION SETTING 2 Press once and 3 Press once.
Entering Your Name and Fax Number Entering Your Name and Fax Number Before you can begin sending faxes, you must enter your name and fax (telephone) number. You also need to set the date and time. Once you enter this information, it will automatically appear at the top of each fax page you send. Important! FCC regulations require that your name, telephone/fax number, and the date and time appear on each fax message you send.
4 Enter your fax number by pressing the number keys (max. 20 digits). • To insert a space between digits, press • To clear a mistake, press 5 6 Press START/ MEMORY . . . Enter your name by pressing number keys for each letter as shown in the chart below. Up to 24 characters can be entered.
Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time The date and time appear in the display and are printed at the top of every page you fax. Set the date and time as shown below. RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION INK Z A START/ MEMORY 1 Press 2 Press once and 3 Press once. 4 once and twice. Display: ENTRY MODE DATE&TIME SET once. The currently set date appears (example): DATE 08-15-2004 Enter a two-digit number for the month (“01” for January, “02” for February, “12” for December, etc.).
6 7 Enter the year (four digits). The currently set time appears (example): Example: 2004 TIME 12:19 PM Enter a two-digit number for the hour (“01” to “12”) and a two-digit number for the minute (“00” to “59”). Example: 9:25 8 Press 9 Press 10 Press TIME 09:25 PM to select A.M. or START/ MEMORY to select P.M. to start the clock. ANTI JUNK # to return to the date and time display.
Setting the Reception Mode Setting the Reception Mode The machine has two modes for receiving incoming faxes: FAX mode: Select this mode when you only want to receive faxes on your line. The fax machine will automatically answer all calls on four rings and receive incoming faxes. TEL mode: Select this mode when you want to receive both phone calls and faxes on the line connected to the fax machine.
Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume of the speaker, handset, and ringer using the up and down arrow keys. RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION INK Z A Speaker 1 2 Press . Press or to select the desired volume level. • Press again to turn off the speaker. Display: SPEAKER: HIGH SPEAKER: MIDDLE SPEAKER: LOW 29 1.
Volume Adjustment Handset 1 When talking through the handset, Display: press or to select the desired volume level. RECEIVER: HIGH • Note: The volume reverts to MIDDLE RECEIVER: MIDDLE each time you replace the handset. RECEIVER: LOW Ringer 1 Press or to select the desired volume level. (Make sure Display: RINGER: HIGH has not been pressed, the handset is not lifted, and a document is not loaded in the feeder.) • The ringer will ring once at the selected level.
Error beep off The machine normally sounds three beeps to alert you when an error occurs during transmission, reception, or copying. The machine also sounds a double-beep when you press an invalid key on the operation panel. If you wish to turn off the error beep, follow the steps below. 1 Press once and 3 times. Display: OPTION SETTING 2 Press once and 3 Press once. 4 Press 3 times. 1=YES, 2=NO to turn on the error beep or to turn off the error beep.
Volume Adjustment 3 Press 4 Press 1=YES, 2=NO once. to turn on the end beep or to turn off the end beep. 5 Press The display briefly shows your selection, then: KEY TONE to return to the date and time display. Key tone off The fax machine normally sounds a beep (key tone) each time you press a key on the operation panel. If you wish to turn off the key tone, follow the steps below. 1 Press 2 Press once and 3 Press once. 4 Press once and 3 times. OPTION SETTING once.
2. Sending Faxes 2. Sending Faxes Transmittable Documents Size and weight Minimum document size: Minimum size Minimum weight 5.8" (148 mm) 5.5" (140 mm) 14 lbs. (52 g/m² ) Maximum document size: The maximum size and weight of documents that you can load in the document feeder depend on how many sheets you load. 10 sheets at once: 1 sheet at a time (manual feeding): Size: Letter (8.5” x 11”, 216 x 279 mm) Weight: 21.5 lbs. (80 g/m2) Size: 8.5” x 23.6” (216 x 600 mm) Weight: 42 lbs.
Loading the Document Other restrictions ♦ The scanner cannot recognize yellow, greenish yellow, or light blue ink. ♦ Ink, glue, and correcting fluid on documents must be dry before they pass through the document feeder. ♦ All clips, staples, and pins must be removed from documents before loading in the feeder. If these are not removed, they may damage the machine.
Loading the Document Adjust the resolution and/or contrast settings as explained on page 36, then dial the receiving machine as explained on page 39. 2. Sending Faxes 3 Removing a document from the feeder If you need to remove a document from the feeder, open the operation panel. Important! Do not try to remove a document without opening the operation panel. This may damage the feeder mechanism. 1 Open the operation panel. 2 Remove the document.
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast If desired, you can adjust the resolution and contrast before sending a document. The default resolution setting is STANDARD and the default contrast setting is AUTO. You must adjust the settings each time you don’t want to use the default settings. Note: The resolution and contrast settings are only effective for sending a document. They are not effective for receiving a document.
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast 1 Load the document(s). 2. Sending Faxes • The document must be loaded before the resolution and contrast can be adjusted. 2 Press RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION one or more times until Display: the desired resolution and contrast settings appear in the display. STANDARD :AUTO • The first time you move through the list FINE :AUTO of resolution settings, the contrast setting AUTO will appear next to each resolution setting.
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Changing the default resolution If desired, you can change the default resolution for faxing documents to FINE. Follow the steps below. 1 Press once and 2 Press once. FINE PRIORITY 3 Press once. 1=YES, 2=NO 4 Press to FINE, or 5 38 Press 3 times. Display: OPTION SETTING to set the default resolution to set it to STANDARD. to return to the date and time display.
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing ) and dial by ♦ If a person answers, you can talk with them through the handset before sending the fax. (If you pressed , you must pick up the handset to talk.) ♦ Normal Dialing allows you to listen to the line and make sure the other fax machine is responding. 1 Load the document(s). • If desired, press RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION to set the resolution and/or contrast.
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing 5 When you hear the fax tone, press START/ MEMORY . Replace the handset. • Important: Remove the document as soon as it exits the machine. Otherwise, ink from received faxes and copies may soil the document. • If the transmission is completed successfully, the machine will beep once. • If an error occurs, the machine will beep three times and print a Transaction Report to inform you of the problem (see page 72).
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing Enter the fax or phone number by pressing the number keys. Up to 32 digits can be entered. (Note: A space cannot be entered.) • To clear a mistake, press . • If a pause is required between any of the digits to access a special service or an outside line, press . The pause appears as a hyphen (two seconds per pause). Several pauses can be entered in a row. 4 5 Press START/ MEMORY . Enter a name by pressing number keys for each letter as shown in the chart below.
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing START/ MEMORY Display: 6 Press 7 Return to Step 2 to store another number, or press . to return to the date and time display. Editing and clearing auto-dial numbers If you need to make changes to a previously stored auto-dial number, or clear a number, follow these steps: 1 2 Display: Press once and once. Press or until the number that you wish to edit or clear appears in the display. 3 Press 4 Press 1=EDIT, 2=CLEAR .
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing Press 7 Make the desired changes to the name. • Press . or 2. Sending Faxes START/ MEMORY 6 to move the cursor to the letter or letters you wish to change, and then press the appropriate number key repeatedly until the desired letter appears (see Step 5 on page 41). The new letter will replace the old letter. • If you do not wish to change the name, go directly to Step 8. START/ MEMORY 8 Press 9 Return to Step 2 to edit or clear another number, or press .
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing Using an auto-dial number Once you have stored a fax or phone number, you can use it to send a fax or make a phone call. 1 If you are sending a fax, load the document(s). • If desired, press RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION to set the resolution and/or contrast. READY TO SEND 2 Press (or ) until the name of the other party appears in the display (if no name was stored, the number will appear). 3 If you are sending a fax, press START/ MEMORY .
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing Sending a fax by Direct Keypad Dialing START/ MEMORY 2. Sending Faxes You can also enter a full number with the number keys and then press the key to begin dialing. You can use this method to dial a full number when you don't need to speak to the other party before faxing. 1 Load the document(s). • If desired, press RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION to set the resolution and/or contrast.
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing Redial You can automatically redial the last number dialed on the fax machine. This procedure can be used to send a fax or make a phone call. 1 If you are sending a fax, load the document(s). • If desired, press RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION to set the resolution and/or contrast. READY TO SEND 2 Press once. appears in the display, followed by the last number dialed. Make sure the number that appears is the number you wish to dial.
Batch Page Numbering You can change the page numbering of the transmitted document from simple numbering ("P.01", "P.02", etc.) to batch numbering, which means that a slash and the total number of pages being sent are added after each page number (for example, "P. 01/05", "P.02/05", etc.). This allows the recipient to check for missing pages. 1 Load the document(s). 2 Press once and once. Display: PAGE COUNTER 3 4 Press ENTER # (01 - 99) once.
Sending a Fax From Memory Sending a Fax From Memory You can scan a document into the machine’s memory and send the document from memory. This increases transmission speed and allows you to send a fax to multiple destinations in a single operation. After transmission, the document is automatically cleared from memory. Note: If a power failure occurs while sending a fax from memory, you will need to repeat the operation.
Sending a Fax From Memory Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each of the other destinations to which you wish to send the fax (maximum of 20). • To check your selected destinations, press to scroll through them. To delete a destination, scroll to the destination and then press 6 When you are ready to begin transmission, press START/ MEMORY . . • A Transaction Report is automatically printed out after Broadcasting is completed.
Sending a Fax From Memory If the memory becomes full... If the memory becomes full while the document is being scanned, MEMORY IS FULL will appear in the display. ♦ Press START/ MEMORY if you want to transmit the pages which have been stored up to that point in memory. The remaining pages will be ejected from the feeder. After transmission, the memory will be cleared and you can transmit the remaining pages. You will also need to transmit the page which was being scanned when the memory filled up.
3. Receiving Faxes Using FAX Mode To select FAX mode, press RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION (with no document in RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION 3. Receiving Faxes the feeder) until the arrow in the display points to FAX. TEL FAX When the reception mode is set to FAX, the machine will automatically answer all calls on four rings and receive incoming faxes.
Using TEL Mode 2 Press once and 3 Press once. 4 NUMBER OF RING once. ENTER (2-5) (4) Enter the desired number of rings (any number from 2 to 5). The display briefly shows your selection, then: TRANSACTION Example: 3 rings 5 Press to return to the date and time display. Note: If you are using Distinctive Ring, the machine will answer calls after two rings regardless of the above setting.
Using TEL Mode Answering with the machine’s handset Important: If a document is loaded in the machine’s feeder, remove it before performing the steps below. (Fax reception is not possible when a document is in the feeder.) 2 When the machine rings, pick up the handset. If you hear a fax tone, wait until the display shows RECEIVING and then replace the handset. 3.
Using TEL Mode Answering on an extension phone connected to the same line Important: If a document is loaded in the machine’s feeder, remove it before performing the steps below. (Fax reception is not possible when a document is in the feeder.) 1 2 Answer the extension phone when it rings. If you hear a soft fax tone, wait until your machine responds (you will hear pronounced, high-pitched tones), then hang up.
Optional Reception Settings Optional Reception Settings The machine will automatically begin reception if you hear a soft fax tone after answering a call on the machine or an extension phone. If you use a computer fax modem to send documents on the same line, you must turn this function off in order to prevent the machine from mistakenly attempting to receive documents from the computer fax modem. Follow the steps below to change the setting. 1 Press once and 3 times.
Optional Reception Settings Reception Ratio The machine has been set at the factory to automatically reduce the size of received documents to fit the size of the printing paper. This ensures that data on the edges of the document are not cut off. If desired, you can turn this function off and have received documents printed at full size. ♦ If a document is too long to fit on the printing paper, the remainder will be printed on a second page.
Substitute Reception to Memory Substitute Reception to Memory In situations where printing is not possible, such as when the machine runs out of paper, the print cartridge needs replacement, or the paper jams, incoming faxes will be received to memory. When you add paper (and press START/ MEMORY ), or clear the jam, or replace the print cartridge, the stored documents will automatically print out.
4. Making Copies Your fax machine can also be used to make copies. Single and multiple copies (up to 99 per original) can be made, enabling the machine to double as a convenience office copier. 1 Load the document(s) face down. (Maximum of 10 letter sheets or 5 legal sheets.) • If desired, press RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION to set the resolution and/or contrast. (The default resolution setting for copying is FINE.
Making Copies 3 When you are ready to begin copying, press . • Important: Remove the document as soon as it exits the machine. Otherwise, ink from the copy may soil the document. Note: It may not be possible to make a copy of an original if a high resolution setting is used and/or the original contains so much detailed content that the memory becomes full before scanning finishes.
Making Copies 4 Press to set copy cut-off to YES (the remaining part of the document will not be printed), or to set copy cut-off to NO (the remaining part will be printed on a second page). 5 Press The display briefly shows your selection, then: QUALITY MODE to return to the date and time display. High-quality copy setting (fast/slow printing of copies) The high-quality copy setting controls the speed at which copies are printed.
5. Special Functions Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) If you subscribe to a caller identification service from your telephone company, you can have the fax machine display the name and number of the caller when you receive a call. Important: To use this function, you must subscribe to a caller identification service from your telephone company. Note that your fax may not be compatible with some caller identification services.
Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) 6 Enter the three digits of your area code. 7 Press 8 Press START/ MEMORY to store your area code. DAY LIGHT SAVE to return to the date and time display. How Caller ID operates When you receive a call, the name and phone number of the caller will appear in the display, beginning just before the second ring. The information will continue to be displayed until the line is disconnected.
Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) Viewing the Caller ID list If you subscribe to a Caller ID service and have turned on the Caller ID function, your fax machine will keep information on the most recent 30 calls and faxes you have received. You can view this information, which consists of the name and number of each caller, in the Caller ID List. ♦ After you have received 30 calls, each new call will delete the oldest call. Follow the steps below to view the Caller ID List in the display.
Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) To delete calls from the Caller ID list If you want to delete a single call from the caller list, press while the call appears in the display. If you want to delete all calls from the list, hold down for at least 3 seconds while you are viewing any number in the list. Priority Call If you have turned on Caller ID, you can set the machine to make a special ringing sound when you receive a call from a designated phone number.
Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) Blocking voice calls If you have turned on Caller ID, you can use the Anti Junk Fax function described in Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes in this chapter to block voice calls as well as faxes from your specified Anti Junk Number.
Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) Important: ♦ To use distinctive ring, you must subscribe to a distinctive ring service from your local phone company. ♦ Note that your fax machine may not be compatible with some distinctive ring services. Distinctive ring is a service offered by some local telephone companies whereby they assign an additional second number to your regular single line.
Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) Press a number from 1 to 3 (1 to 5 in Canada) to select the ring pattern below that matches your second number’s ring pattern. Press 6 to have your fax automatically answer your normal telephone number. Press 7 to turn off the distinctive ring function.
Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes The Anti Junk Fax function allows you to block reception of faxes from a party that you specify. This saves paper by not printing out unwanted "junk" faxes. To use this function, follow the steps below to enter the fax number from which you do not wish to receive faxes. One fax number can be entered. 1 Press once and twice. Display: ENTRY MODE 2 Press once and 3 Press once. 4 68 twice.
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling allows you to call another fax machine and have it send a document (previously loaded in its feeder) to your machine without assistance from the operator of the other machine. Hint: Polling is useful when you want the receiving fax machine, not the transmitting fax machine, to bear the cost of the call. ♦ To use the polling function, the other machine must be capable of being polled.
6. Printing Lists You can print lists showing settings and information entered in the fax machine, and a report showing recent fax transactions. The lists and report are described below. To print a list, follow these steps. 70 Display: 1 Press 2 Press once. 3 Press or 4 Press once. 5 Press once and once. LISTING MODE START/ MEMORY TEL # LIST until the desired list appears in the display. to print the list.
Printing Lists Telephone Number List This list shows the fax and phone numbers that have been stored for automatic dialing. Setup List 6. Printing Lists This list shows your current selections for the FUNCTION key settings. The list also shows your name and fax/telephone number as entered in the machine, and a sample of the header printed at the top of every page you transmit (HEADER PRINT). Caller-ID List This list shows information on your 30 most recently received calls and faxes.
Printing Lists Transaction Report This report is printed out automatically after an operation is completed to allow you to check the result. Your fax machine is set at the factory to print out the report only when an error occurs. ♦ The Transaction report cannot be printed on demand. Headings in the Transaction Report SENDER/ RECEIVER The name or fax number of the other machine involved in the transaction.
Printing Lists Transaction Report print condition You can change the condition under which a Transaction Report is printed out. Follow the steps below. 1 Press 2 Press once and 3 Press once. 4 Press a number from once and Display: 3 times. OPTION SETTING TRANSACTION twice. 1:ALWAYS PRINT (Selections appear alternately) to select the condition for printing. ALWAYS PRINT A report will be printed after each transmission, reception, or error.
7. Maintenance Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the scanning glass and rollers Clean the scanning glass and rollers frequently to ensure the quality of transmitted images and copies. 1 2 3 Open the operation panel. Push the green lever at the side of the white roller slightly to the right, and then pull it forward and down. Pull the left side of the white roller up and then pull the roller to the left and out of the machine.
Maintenance 4 Wipe the scanning glass (exposed by removing the white roller) and rollers with a clean cloth. • Make sure that all dirt and stains (such as correcting fluid) are removed. Dirt and stains will cause vertical lines on transmitted images and copies. If the scanning glass is difficult to clean If you find it difficult to remove dirt from the scanning glass, you can try moistening the cloth with isopropyl alcohol or denatured alcohol. Take care that no alcohol gets on the rollers.
Maintenance 7 Close the operation panel, pressing down firmly to make sure it clicks into place. Cleaning the paper feed roller A dirty paper feed roller will prevent the paper from feeding correctly. To clean the roller, first remove the paper tray. The roller will be visible in the opening in the rear of the machine. Hold the roller by pressing down on the white part with your finger and wipe the black part with a clean, dry cloth.
Maintenance Improving Print Quality Aligning the print cartridge If print quality is not satisfactory, first try aligning the print cartridge. Note: Make sure that paper is loaded before beginning this procedure. 1 Press once and Display: twice. PRINT SET-UP 2 Press once and 3 Press once. 4 Press 1=PRINT,2=SET to print an alignment page. (To enter an alignment value without printing an alignment page, press .
Maintenance 6 Press the number keys to enter the number of the straightest line. Example: • If you make a mistake, press 7 Press 8 Press START/ MEMORY and then repeat the entry. CLEAN NOZZLES . to return to the date and time display. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles If print quality is still not satisfactory after aligning the print cartridge, follow these steps to clean the print cartridge nozzles. 1 Press once and twice. Display: PRINT SET-UP 2 Press once and 3 Press once.
Maintenance 5 Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars to the diagonal line below the printed bars. • Look for a break in the diagonal line above the bars. A break indicates clogged nozzles. Breaks in the diagonal line at the top of the page indicate clogged nozzles. Unbroken lines at the bottom of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. 6 If the bottom diagonal line still has breaks, repeat Steps 1 through 4 to run the nozzle test again. Run the test a third time if necessary.
Maintenance Wiping the print nozzles and contacts If you have cleaned the print nozzles as explained in the previous section at least three times and print quality is still not satisfactory, try wiping the print nozzles and contacts. 1 Press INK , open the operation panel, open the print compartment cover, and remove the print cartridge (see the procedure beginning on page 16).
Maintenance Cleaning the cartridge holder A dirty print cartridge holder may cause smudges on your printed pages. To clean the print cartridge holder, press INK , open the operation panel, open the print compartment cover, and remove the print cartridge (see the procedure beginning on page 16). Wipe ➊ on the holder with a damp cloth. 1 7.
8. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions If you have any problems with the machine, first refer to the following troubleshooting guide. If you cannot solve the problem, call Sharp's Customer Assistance Center at 1-877-794-8675. Line error Problem LINE ERROR appears in the display. Solution A line error occurs when your fax machine cannot communicate correctly with the other fax machine. The error is usually due to a problem on the phone line. Try the transaction again.
8. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Dialing and transmission problems Problem Solution No dial tone when you pick up the handset or press the SPEAKER key. • Make sure the handset cord is connected to the correct jack. See Connecting the handset on page 11. • Make sure that the telephone line is properly connected to both the TEL. LINE jack and the wall jack (see page 23). • Make sure that the telephone line is good. Dialing is not possible.
Problems and Solutions Reception and copying problems Problem Solution The fax machine doesn't receive documents automatically. • Make sure that the reception mode is set to FAX. If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service, make sure that the Distinctive Ring function is set to the correct ring pattern. If you do not subscribe to a distinctive ring service, make sure that Distinctive Ring is set to OFF SETTING. (See Distinctive Ring on page 66.
8. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions General problems Problem Nothing appears in the display. Solution • Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into a power outlet. • Connect another electrical appliance to the outlet to see if it has power. The machine does not respond when you press any of its keys. • If a beep sound is not made when you press the keys, unplug the power cord and then plug it in again several seconds later.
Messages and Signals Messages and Signals Display messages Note: If you have turned on the Caller ID function, see page 62 for display messages related to Caller ID. ADD PAPER & / PRESS START KEY (alternating messages) Check the printing paper. If the tray is empty, add paper and then press START/ MEMORY . If there is paper in the tray, make sure it is inserted correctly (take out the stack, align the edges evenly, and then reinsert it in the tray) and then press START/ MEMORY .
LINE ERROR 8. Troubleshooting Messages and Signals Transmission or reception was not successful. Press to clear the message and then try again. If the error persists, see Line error on page 82. LOW INK The cartridge is low on ink (approximately one quarter of the ink remains).
Messages and Signals PRINTER ERROR/ CHECK PAPER A paper jam may have occurred. Follow the procedure on page 90 to clear the jam. READY TO SEND A document has been loaded and the fax machine is waiting for you to begin faxing or copying. RECALLING This appears if you attempt to send a fax by automatic dialing and the line is busy or the receiving fax machine does not answer. Your fax machine will automatically reattempt the call. (See Automatic redialing on page 46.
8. Troubleshooting Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Paper Jams Clearing a jammed document If the original document doesn’t feed properly during transmission or copying, or DOCUMENT JAMMED appears in the display, first try pressing the document doesn't feed out, remove it as explained below. START/ MEMORY . If Important: Do not try to remove a jammed document without releasing it as explained below. This may damage the feeder mechanism. 1 Open the operation panel. 2 Gently remove the document.
Clearing Paper Jams Clearing jammed printing paper Gently pull the jammed paper out of the machine, taking care not to tear it. After removing the jammed paper, press (PAPER JAMMED) from the display. to clear the error message ♦ Normal operation cannot be resumed until you press message.
Ordering Parts Ordering Parts To order parts, contact the parts distribution center located nearest you. When ordering a part, use the part order number shown below. Operation manual TINSE4427XHTZ Setup Guide TCADH3685XHZZ Handset cord QCNWG209BXHGR Telephone line cord QCNWG370BXHZZ Handset DUNTK245DXHGY Paper tray LPLTP3318XHZZ Paper tray extension CPLTP3222XHR3 Part distribution centers Tritronics, Inc.
FCC Regulatory Information FCC Regulatory Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the rear of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
S H A R P Revised date: . Issued date :Sep.19.2002 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (1/3) MSDS No. B-1028 Section 1. Product Identification Product Code : Ink-Cartridge (Mono) UX-C70B Section 2. Supplier’s Name and Address Sharp Corporation 22-22 Nagaike-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan Local suppliers are listed below. Please contact the nearest supplier for additional information. (Country) (Name and Telephone Number) U.S.A.
S H A R P Revised date: . Issued date :Sep.19.2002 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (2/3) MSDS No. B-1028 Section 5. First Aid Measures Inhalation: Ingestion: Skin Contact: Eye Contact: Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if breathing becomes difficult. Immediately rinse mouth out with plenty of water. If within 30 minutes after ingestion, give victim a small glass of water or milk (NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person). Contact physician or poison center.
S H A R P Revised date: . Issued date :Sep.19.2002 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (3/3) MSDS No. B-1028 Section 12. Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity: Chronic Toxicity: Carcinogenicity: Not expected to be acutely toxic; LD50 (oral, rat) expected to be >2000 mg/kg. Not expected to be chronically toxic based on component information, volume, concentration, and intended use. Pure carbon black, a minor component of this ink, has been listed by LARC as group 2B (possible carcinogen).
Quick Reference Guide Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes Place your document (up to 10 pages) face down in the document feeder. Press RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION until the arrow in the display points to the desired reception mode. RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION TEL FAX JAN-03 10:30 Normal Dialing TEL FAX JAN-03 10:30 1. Lift the handset or press . 2. Dial the fax number. 3. Wait for the reception tone (if a person answers, ask them to press their Start key).
Guía de referencia rápida Transmisión de documentos Coloque el documento (hasta 10 páginas) mirando hacia abajo en el alimentador. Recepción de documentos Pulse RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION hasta que la flecha de la pantalla señale el modo de recepción deseado. RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION TEL FAX Marcación normal 1. Levante el auricular o pulse JAN-03 10:30 . 2. Marque el número de fax. 3. Espere a escuchar el tono de recepción (si alguien contesta al teléfono, pídale que pulse la tecla Inicio). 4.
Index A F Anti Junk Fax, 68 Audible signals, 88 Auto-dial numbers Storing, 40 Using, 44 FAX reception mode, 28, 51 Fax Signal Receive, 55 Fine resolution priority, 38 B Batch page numbering, 47 Broadcasting, 48 C Caller ID, 61-65 Caller ID List, 71 Contrast, 36 Copies, 58 Copy cut-off setting, 59 D Date, setting, 26-27 Daylight Saving Time, 27 Dial mode, 23 Dialing Automatic, 44 Direct Keypad, 45 Normal, 39 Direct Keypad Dialing, 45 Display messages, 62, 86 Distinctive ring, 66 Document feeder, 34 Doc
Index P Page numbering, batch, 47 Paper feed roller, cleaning, 76 Paper jams, clearing, 89 Paper size setting, 20 Paper trays, 12 Paper, loading, 13 Polling, 69 Power cord, 14 Print cartridge Aligning, 77-78 Cleaning nozzles, 78 Installing, 15-20 Wiping nozzles, 80 Print cartridge holder, wiping, 81 Priority Call, 64 Q Quality mode, 21 R Reception mode FAX mode, 28, 51 TEL mode, 28, 52 Reception Ratio setting, 56 Redialing, 46 Removing original document, 35 Resolution, 36 Ringer volume, 30 S Scanning g
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