UX-8 / FO-50 / FO-70 MODEL FO-50 FO-70 FACSIMILE FACSIMILE OPERATION MANUAL 1. Installation 2. Sending Documents 3. Receiving Documents 4. Making Copies 5. Making Telephone Calls 6. Answering Machine Connection 7. Special Functions 8. Printing Reports and Lists 9. Maintenance 10.
all-Fo50A.book Page 1 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Quick Reference Guide Entering Your Name and Number Setting the Date and Time 1. Press: 1. Press: FUNCTION FUNCTION 3 3 Display shows: DATE & TIME SET Display shows: OWN NUMBER SET 2. Press: 2. Press: START START 3. Enter two digits for the day (01 to 31). 3. Enter your fax number (max. of 20 digits) by pressing the number keys. 4. Enter two digits for the month (01 to 12). • To insert 5.
all-Fo50A.book Page 2 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Quick Reference Guide Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes Press the RESOLUTION/RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to the desired reception mode (make sure the document feeder is empty). Place your document (up to 5 pages) face down in the document feeder. TEL RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE Normal Dialling 05 NOV 10:30 05 NOV 10:30 TEL/FAX TEL TEL/FAX 1. Lift the handset or press A.M. FAX A.M. SPEAKER TEL 05 NOV A.M.
all-Fo50A.book Page 3 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Introduction Welcome, and thank you for choosing a Sharp facsimile machine! The features and specifications of your new Sharp fax are shown below.
all-Fo50A.book Page 4 Friday, October 1, 1999 Compression scheme 5:32 PM MR, MH, Sharp (H2) Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network Compatibility ITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode Input document size Automatic feeding: Width: 148 to 216 mm Length: 140 to 297 mm Manual feeding: Width: 148 to 216 mm Length: 140 to 600 mm Effective scanning width 210 mm max. Effective printing width 210 mm max. Contrast control Automatic/Dark selectable Reception modes Fax, Tel, Fax/Tel, A.M.
all-Fo50A.book Page 5 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Important safety information • For your safety, if any of your equipment is not operating properly or should any physical damage occur to the equipment where internal parts may become exposed, the equipment should be immediately disconnected from the phone line and then the power line and returned to a SHARP authorised Service Centre for inspection, repair, or disposal.
all-Fo50A.book Page 6 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM • Never insert objects of any kind into slots or openings on the machine. This could create a risk of fire or electric shock. If an object falls into the machine that you cannot remove, unplug the machine and consult a qualified service representative. • 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.
all-Fo50A.book Page 7 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in an installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
all-Fo50A.book Page 8 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Important Notice For New Zealand Users Please note: The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with the minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
all-Fo50A.book Page 9 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important Notice For New Zealand Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.
all-Fo50A.book Page 10 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Table of Contents 6. Answering Machine Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Connecting an Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Optional A.M. Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 7. Special Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 11 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 1. Installation all-Fo50A.book 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.
all-Fo50A.book Page 12 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM A Look at the Operation Panel A Look at the Operation Panel 2 1 3 4 RECEPTION MODE FUNCTION TEL FAX TEL FAX DOWN VOLUME 5 6 7 RESOLUTION UP A.M. TEL / FAX A.M.
Page 13 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM A Look at the Operation Panel 6 SPEED DIAL key Press this key to dial a fax or voice number using an abbreviated 2digit Speed Dial number. 7 REDIAL key Press this key to automatically redial the last number dialled. 8 START key Press this key to begin transmission when using Speed Dialling, Direct Keypad Dialling, or Normal Dialling. 9 STOP key Press this key to cancel an operation before it is completed.
all-Fo50A.book Page 14 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Connections Connections 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.
Page 15 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Connections 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 socket. Make sure the handset cord goes into the socket 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. 15 1. Installation all-Fo50A.
all-Fo50A.book Page 16 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Connections Removing the packing paper 1 Grasp the finger hold and pull up to open the operation panel. 2 Flip up the front paper guide. Note: Do not peel off or bend this strip of film. FO-50 FO-70 3 For FO-70: Remove the tape and packing paper from the cutter unit. For FO-50: Remove the packing paper. 4 Flip down the front paper guide and then close the operation panel.
Page 17 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Connections Connecting the power cord Plug the power cord into a 230-240 V, 50 Hz, earthed (3-prong) AC outlet. Caution: When disconnecting the fax, unplug the telephone line cord before unplugging the power lead. ♦ The mains outlet (socket-outlet) should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessable. The machine does not have a power on/off switch, so the power is turned on and off by simply plugging in or unplugging the power cord.
all-Fo50A.book Page 18 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Connections Connecting the telephone line cord Insert one end of the telephone line cord into the adapter. Insert the other end of the line cord into the socket on the back of the fax marked TEL. LINE. Plug the adapter into the telephone socket on the wall. For Australia TE LI L. NE For New Zealand Note: The fax machine is set for tone dialling. If you are on a pulse dial line, you must set the fax machine for pulse dialling.
Page 19 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Connections Attaching the original document support Attach the original document support as shown below. Extension phone (optional) If desired, you can connect an extension phone to the TEL. SET socket on the fax. ♦ To connect an answering machine to your fax, see Chapter 6, Answering Machine Connection. 1 Remove the seal covering the TEL. SET socket. 2 Connect the extension phone line to the TEL. SET socket.
all-Fo50A.book Page 20 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Loading the Thermal Paper Loading the Thermal Paper Your fax machine prints incoming faxes on a special kind of paper called thermal paper. 1 Grasp the finger hold as shown and pull up to open the operation panel. 2 Flip up the front paper guide. The fax machine’s print head creates text and images by applying heat to the thermal paper. FO-50 Press the knob to make sure the front side of the metal guide is down.
Page 21 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Loading the Thermal Paper 3 If you are loading A4 size paper, place the paper roll shims on each side of the paper compartment. • The ribbed side of the shims should face inwards (toward each other). 4 Unwrap the roll of thermal paper and insert the paper shaft. 5 Place the roll of thermal paper in the compartment, making sure the ends of the rod fit into the notches on each side of the compartment.
all-Fo50A.book Page 22 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Loading the Thermal Paper 6 Insert the leading edge of the paper into the slot as shown. Continue to push the paper through the slot until it comes out the opening in the front of the machine. 7 Make sure the paper comes out straight, and then flip down the paper guide.
Page 23 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Loading the Thermal Paper 8 Close the operation panel, making sure it clicks into place. • FO-50: A short length of the paper will feed out. Grasp the paper by the edge and pull upward to tear it off. Click! • FO-70: A short length of the paper will be cut off. Replacing the thermal paper When the paper runs out, OUT OF PAPER will appear in the display. Reception and copying will no longer be possible.
all-Fo50A.book Page 24 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Entering Your Name and Fax Number Entering Your Name and Fax Number Before you can begin using your fax machine, 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 appear on the cover sheet that is automatically included with each fax you send. TEL FAX 3 key TEL/FAX A.M.
Page 25 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Entering Your Name and Fax Number 2 Press the # key twice. The display will show: OWN NUMBER SET 3 Press the START key. START The display will show: ENTER FAX # 4 Enter your fax number by pressing the number keys (max. of 20 digits). • To insert a space between digits, press the # key. • If you make a mistake, press the SPEED DIAL key to backspace and clear the mistake. 5 Press the START key to enter the fax number in memory.
all-Fo50A.book Page 26 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Entering Your Name and Fax Number 6 Enter your name by pressing number keys for each letter as shown in the chart below. Up to 24 characters can be entered. SPEAKER Example: SHARP = 77777 444 22 7777 77 SPACE = J= T= A= K= U= B= C= D= E= F= G= L= V= M= W= N= X= O= Y= P= Z= Q= H= R= I= S= ♦ To enter two letters in succession that require the same key, press the SPEAKER key after entering the first letter.
Page 27 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Entering Your Name and Fax Number 7 Press the START key. START The display will show: DATE & TIME SET 8 Press the STOP key to return to the date and time display. STOP 27 1. Installation all-Fo50A.
all-Fo50A.book Page 28 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time The date and time appear in the display and reports, and are printed at the top of every page you transmit. Set the date and time by pressing the keys on the operation panel as shown below. TEL 3 key FAX TEL/FAX A.M.
Page 29 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Setting the Date and Time 3 Press the START key. START • The currently set date will appear in the display. 4 Enter a two-digit number for the day (“01” to “31”). 0 • To correct a mistake, press the SPEED DIAL key to move the cursor back to the mistake and then enter the correct number. 5 5 Example: the 5th Enter a two-digit number for the month (“01” for January, “02” for February, “12” for December, etc.).
all-Fo50A.book Page 30 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Setting the Date and Time 8 Press the START key to start the clock. START The display will show: STORE JUNK # 9 Press the STOP key to return to the date and time display. Note: This fax machine is Year 2000 compliant.
Page 31 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Setting the Reception Mode Setting the Reception Mode Your fax machine has four modes for receiving incoming calls and faxes: TEL mode: Select this mode when you want to receive both phone calls and faxes on the fax machine. All calls, including faxes, must be answered by picking up the fax machine’s handset. FAX mode: Select this mode when you only want to receive faxes. The fax machine will automatically answer all calls and receive incoming faxes.
all-Fo50A.book Page 32 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Setting the Reception Mode Setting the reception mode 1 Make sure the document feeder is empty. 2 Press the RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to the desired mode.
Page 33 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Volume Adjustment Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume of the speaker and the ringer using the VOLUME key. VOLUME key TEL FAX ABC 1 A B C D E/ POLL JKL VOLUME GHI FUNCTION PQRS 7 START COPY/ HELP 3 MNO 5 4 STOP DEF 2 6 8 RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE 0 REDIAL HOLD/ SEARCH WXYZ TUV SPEED DIAL 9 SPEAKER Speaker 1 Press the SPEAKER key. SPEAKER 2 Press the VOLUME key one or more times to select the desired level.
all-Fo50A.book Page 34 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Volume Adjustment Ringer 1 Press the VOLUME key to select the desired volume. (Make sure the SPEAKER key has not been pressed and the handset is not lifted.) VOLUME The display will show: RINGER: MIDDLE RINGER: HIGH RINGER OFF: OK? RINGER: LOW 2 If you want to turn off the ringer, continue to press the VOLUME key until RINGER OFF: OK? appears in the display, and then press the START key.
all-Fo50A.book Page 35 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 2. Sending Documents Size and weight The size and weight of documents that you can load in the document feeder depend on whether you load one page at a time or several pages at once.
all-Fo50A.book Page 36 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Transmittable Documents Note: Letters or graphics on the edges of a document will not be scanned. 5 mm Letters in the shaded area will not be scanned. 4 mm 4 mm 5 mm Other restrictions ♦ The scanner cannot recognise 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-Fo50A.book Page 37 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Loading the Document Up to 5 pages can be placed in the feeder at one time. The pages will automatically feed into the machine starting from the bottom page. ♦ If you need to send or copy more than 5 pages, place the additional pages gently and carefully in the feeder just before the last page is scanned. Do not try to force them in, as this may cause double-feeding or jamming.
all-Fo50A.book Page 38 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Loading the Document 3 Adjust the resolution and/or contrast settings (if desired) as explained in the section Resolution and Contrast, then dial the receiving machine as explained in Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling. RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE 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.
all-Fo50A.book Page 39 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Loading the Document Remove the document. 3 Close the operation panel. 2. Sending Documents 2 • Press down on both front corners of the panel to make sure it clicks into place.
all-Fo50A.book Page 40 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 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.
all-Fo50A.book Page 41 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast 1 Load the document(s). 2 Press the RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE key one or more times until the desired resolution and contrast settings appear in the display. • The first time you move through the list of resolution settings, the contrast setting AUTO will appear next to each resolution setting. The second time you move through the list, the contrast setting DARK will appear. RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE 2.
all-Fo50A.book Page 42 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing With Normal Dialling, you pick up the handset (or press the SPEAKER key) and dial by pressing the number keys. ♦ If a person answers, you can talk with them through the handset before sending the fax. (If you pressed the SPEAKER key, you must pick up the handset to talk.) ♦ Normal Dialling allows you to listen to the line and make sure the other fax machine is responding.
all-Fo50A.book Page 43 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 4 Wait for the connection. Depending on the setting of the receiving machine, you will either hear a facsimile reception tone or the other person will answer. 2. Sending Documents Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing Beep • If the other party answers, ask them to press their Start key (if you pressed the SPEAKER key, pick up the handset to speak with them). This causes the receiving machine to issue a reception tone.
all-Fo50A.book Page 44 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling You can dial a fax or telephone number by simply pressing a Rapid Key, or by pressing the SPEED DIAL key and entering a two-digit number. ♦ To use Automatic Dialling, you must first store the full fax or telephone number in your fax machine. ♦ When you store a fax or telephone number, you select a two-digit Speed Dial number for it. Forty Speed Dial numbers are available.
all-Fo50A.book Page 45 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling 1 Press these keys: 2. Sending Documents Storing fax and telephone numbers for Automatic Dialling FUNCTION 3 The display will alternately show: FAX/TEL # MODE 1=SET,2=CLEAR 2 Press the 1 key to select SET. 1 The display will alternately show: FAX/TEL # SET ENTER SPEED # 3 4 Enter a two-digit Speed Dial number by pressing the number keys (01 to 05 for Rapid Key Dialling, 06 to 40 for Speed Dialling).
all-Fo50A.book Page 46 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling 5 Press the START key. 6 Enter the name of the party by pressing the number keys as shown below. (If you don’t want to enter a name, go directly to Step 7.) START SPACE = J= T= A= K= U= B= C= D= E= F= G= L= V= M= W= N= X= O= Y= P= Z= Q= H= R= I= S= Example: SHARP = 77777 444 22 7777 SPEAKER 77 ♦ To clear a mistake, press the SPEED DIAL key.
all-Fo50A.book Page 47 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Return to Step 3 to store another number, or press the STOP key to return to the date and time display. STOP Step 3 or 2. Sending Documents 8 Chain Dialling for area and access codes You can also store an area code or access code in a Rapid Key or Speed Dial number. To use this number to dial, see Chain Dialling in Chapter 5, Making Telephone Calls.
all-Fo50A.book Page 48 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling 4 Press the START key. START 5 Return to Step 3 to clear another number, or press the STOP key to return to the date and time display. STOP Step 3 or Making changes To make changes in a number previously stored, repeat the programming procedure.
all-Fo50A.book Page 49 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling If the number you want to dial has been stored for Automatic Dialling as a Speed Dial number from 01 to 05, you can dial it by pressing the corresponding Rapid Key. 1 Load the document(s). The display will show: READY TO SEND • Set the resolution and/or contrast if desired.
all-Fo50A.book Page 50 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Speed Dialling Speed Dialling can be used to dial any number that has been stored for Automatic Dialling. 1 Load the document(s). The display will show: READY TO SEND • Set the resolution and/or contrast if desired. RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE 2 Press the SPEED DIAL key and then enter the Speed Dial number by pressing the numeric keys. • To enter numbers 1 through 9, first enter 0 and then the number.
all-Fo50A.book Page 51 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling You can also enter a full number with the number keys and then press the START key to begin dialling. 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). The display will show: READY TO SEND RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE • Set the resolution and/or contrast if desired.
all-Fo50A.book Page 52 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Searching for an auto-dial number If you don’t remember the Rapid Key or Speed Dial number in which you have programmed a particular fax number, you can search for the number by following the steps below. Once you have found the number, you can dial and transmit the loaded document by simply pressing the START key. 1 Load the document(s).
all-Fo50A.book Page 53 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 4 Press the # key or the * key to scroll through the names (numbers if you pressed 0). Stop when the desired name appears in the display. 2. Sending Documents Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling or • If no names have been stored that begin with the entered letter, you will scroll from the next name, in alphabetical order, in the list. If no names/numbers have been stored at all, NO DATA will appear. 5 Press the START key.
all-Fo50A.book Page 54 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Transaction Report The Transaction Report is printed automatically after you send or receive a fax to allow you to check whether the transaction was successful. Your fax machine is set at the factory to print the report only when an error occurs. To change the condition under which the report is printed, follow the steps below. ♦ The Transaction Report cannot be printed on demand.
all-Fo50A.book Page 55 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 2. Sending Documents Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Explanation of headings SENDER/ RECEIVER The fax number of the other machine involved in the transaction. If this machine does not have an ID function, the communication mode will appear (for example, "G3"). PAGES Number of pages transmitted or received. NOTE OK - Transmission/reception was normal. P.FAIL - A power failure occurred.
all-Fo50A.book Page 56 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 3. Receiving Documents Using TEL/FAX Mode Press the RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to TEL/FAX. RESOLUTION RECEPTION MODE TEL FAX TEL/FAX A.M. When the reception mode is set to TEL/FAX, your fax machine automatically answers all calls on two rings. After answering, your fax monitors the line for about five seconds to see if a fax tone is being sent.
all-Fo50A.book Page 57 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Using FAX Mode Using FAX Mode RESOLUTION RECEPTION MODE TEL 3. Receiving Documents To select FAX mode, press the RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to FAX. FAX TEL/FAX A.M. When the reception mode is set to FAX, the fax machine will automatically answer all calls on two rings and receive incoming faxes.
all-Fo50A.book Page 58 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Using FAX Mode Changing the number of rings If desired, you can change the number of rings on which the fax machine answers incoming calls in FAX and FAX/TEL modes. Any number from 2 to 4 can be selected. 1 Press these keys: The display will show: FUNCTION 4 NUMBER OF RINGS ENTER (2-4) (2) 2 Enter the desired number of rings (any number from 2 to 4).
all-Fo50A.book Page 59 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Using TEL Reception Mode Using TEL Reception Mode 3. Receiving Documents To select TEL mode, press the RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to TEL. RESOLUTION RECEPTION MODE TEL FAX TEL/FAX A.M. When the reception mode is set to TEL, you must answer all calls by picking up the fax machine’s handset or an extension phone connected to the same line.
all-Fo50A.book Page 60 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Using TEL Reception Mode 3 If the other party first speaks with you and then wants to send a fax, press the START key after speaking. (Press your START key before the sender presses their Start key.) • When RECEIVING appears in the display, hang up. START RECEIVING Answering with an extension phone 1 Answer the extension phone when it rings.
all-Fo50A.book Page 61 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Using TEL Reception Mode 3 If the fax doesn't respond, or if the other party first talks to you and then wants to send a fax, press 5, *, and * on the extension phone (only on a tone dial phone). This signals the fax to begin reception. Hang up. 3. Receiving Documents 5 Comments: ♦ Your fax will not accept the signal to begin reception (5**) if a document is loaded in its feeder.
all-Fo50A.book Page 62 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Using TEL Reception Mode 3 Press the STOP key to return to the date and time display. STOP Fax Signal Receive Your fax will automatically begin reception if you hear a high-pitched fax tone after answering a call on your fax or an extension phone.
all-Fo50A.book Page 63 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 4. Making Copies Your fax machine can also be used to make copies. ♦ You can use this function to make a sample copy of a document before faxing to see if the resolution or contrast needs adjustment. 1 Load the document. The display will show: READY TO SEND 4. Making Copies • If desired, adjust the resolution and/ or contrast. RESOLUTION RECEPTION MODE 2 Press the COPY/HELP key.
all-Fo50A.book Page 64 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 5. Making Telephone Calls Your fax machine can be used like a regular telephone to make and receive voice calls. ♦ To make or receive a voice call, the power must be on. 1 2 Pick up the handset or press the SPEAKER key. Listen for the dial tone. • Rapid Key Dialling: Press the appropriate Rapid Key. • Speed Dialling: Press the SPEED DIAL key, and enter the 2-digit Speed Dial number with the numeric keys.
all-Fo50A.book Page 65 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Making Telephone Calls Comments: ♦ While the handset of the fax is lifted (off hook), an extension phone connected directly to the fax cannot be used to speak with the other party. ♦ The fax may interrupt a voice call received on an extension phone if the reception mode is set to A.M. and there is a period of silence during the conversation.
all-Fo50A.book Page 66 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Hold You can put the other party on hold during a conversation by pressing the HOLD/SEARCH key. When this is done, they cannot hear you. You can put the handset back in the cradle without breaking the connection. When you are ready to speak with them again, pick up the handset. If you did not put the handset back in the cradle, press the HOLD/SEARCH key again to resume conversation.
all-Fo50A.book Page 67 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 6. Answering Machine Connection Connecting an Answering Machine If desired, you can connect an answering machine to your fax machine's TEL. SET socket. This will allow you to receive both voice messages and faxes when you are out. 1 Remove the seal covering the TEL. SET socket. 2 Connect the answering machine's telephone line socket to the TEL. SET socket. TEL SET. 6.
all-Fo50A.book Page 68 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Connecting an Answering Machine Note: When FaxAbility or Fax Duet (distinctive ring) is used, the answering machine may be connected to any extension of the same line. Important: In New Zealand, not all standard telephones and answering machines will respond to incoming ringing when connected to the extension socket of the equipment.
all-Fo50A.book Page 69 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Connecting an Answering Machine 2 Set your answering machine to auto answer. ♦ Your answering machine must be set to answer on a maximum of two rings. If not, you may not be able to receive faxes sent by automatic dialling. ♦ If your answering machine has a toll saver function, make sure that it will answer by the fourth ring.
all-Fo50A.book Page 70 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Optional A.M. Mode Settings Optional A.M. Mode Settings If necessary, you can use the following settings to improve the response of the answering machine connection to incoming calls. Quiet Detect Time This function causes the fax machine to take over the line and begin reception if a certain duration of silence is detected after the answering machine answers. Time selections for the period of silence are 1 to 10 seconds.
all-Fo50A.book Page 71 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Optional A.M. Mode Settings To change the setting, follow the steps below. 1 Press these keys: FUNCTION 4 The display will show: QUIET DETECT TM. 2 Enter a number from 01 to 10, or enter 00 to turn off the function. 0 5 (Example) Press the STOP key to return to the date and time display. STOP 6..
all-Fo50A.book Page 72 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Optional A.M. Mode Settings Fax when Answering machine Fails When this function is turned on, your fax will answer the call after 5 rings if the answering machine for some reason fails to answer before that time. This ensures that you will receive fax messages even if the answering machine’s tape fills up or the answering machine is not turned on. This function has been turned off at the factory.
all-Fo50A.book Page 73 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Optional A.M. Mode Settings Quiet Detect Start Time This setting can be used to delay the start of the Quiet Detect Time function. For example, if you want to insert a pause at the begining of your answering machine’s outgoing message to ensure clear detection of fax signals, you can use this setting to delay the start of silence detection so that the pause will not cause the fax to take over the line.
all-Fo50A.book Page 74 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 7. Special Functions Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) If you subscribe to a caller identification service from your telephone company, you can set your fax machine to display the name and number of the caller while the fax rings. Important: ♦ To use this function, you must subscribe to a caller identification service from your telephone company. ♦ Your fax may not be compatible with some caller identification services. .
all-Fo50A.book Page 75 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Caller ID 3 Press 1 to turn on Caller ID, or 2 to turn it off. The display will show: YES 1 NO or 2 NUMBER OF RINGS Press 1 if you are in Australia or 2 if you are in New Zealand. AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND 1 5 Press the STOP key to return to the date and time display. or 2 STOP 7.
all-Fo50A.book Page 76 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Caller ID How Caller ID operates When you receive a call, the name and phone number of the caller will alternately appear in the display, beginning just before the second ring. The information will continue to be displayed until the line is disconnected. Note: Some caller ID services may not provide the name of the caller. In this case, only the phone number will appear.
all-Fo50A.book Page 77 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Caller ID 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 20 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 20 calls, each new call will delete the oldest call.
all-Fo50A.book Page 78 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Caller ID • If you want to make a voice call, pick up the handset or press the SPEAKER key. Dialling will begin automatically. (If you pressed the SPEAKER key, pick up the handset when the other party answers.) 4 Press the STOP key when you have finished viewing the list. STOP To delete calls from the Caller ID list If you want to delete a single call from the caller list, press the 0 key while the call appears in the display.
all-Fo50A.book Page 79 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Caller ID 2 Press 1 to enter a number, or 2 to clear a number. (If you pressed 2, go to Step 4.) 3 Enter the phone number, including the area code, by pressing the number keys (max. of 20 digits). 4 Press the START key and then the STOP key.
all-Fo50A.book Page 80 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Distinctive Ring Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service from your telephone company, you will need to turn on the distinctive ring function. When this is done, your fax machine will signal voice calls by the normal ring pattern, and fax transmissions by a special ring pattern. In the case of a fax transmission, your fax machine will automatically answer the call and receive the fax.
all-Fo50A.book Page 81 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Distinctive Ring 2 Press these keys: The display will show: DISTINCTIVE RING 3 Press 1 to turn on Distinctive Ring, or 2 to turn it off. The display will show: YES 1 NO or 2 FAX SIGNAL RX Press the STOP key to return to the date and time display. 5 Set the reception mode to FAX. RESOLUTION RECEPTION MODE STOP TEL FAX TEL/FAX A.M. 7.
all-Fo50A.book Page 82 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes The Anti Junk Fax function allows you to block reception of faxes from parties which you specify. This saves paper by not printing out unwanted "junk" faxes. To use this function, enter the fax numbers from which you do not want to receive faxes as shown below. ♦ Up to five numbers can be entered in the Anti Junk Number List.
all-Fo50A.book Page 83 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes 4 Entering: Enter a 1-digit number from “1” to “5” with the numeric keys. This number identifies the fax number that you will enter in the next step. 1 (Example) Clearing: Enter the 1-digit number that identifies the fax number you want to clear, and go to Step 6. 5 Enter the fax number. 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 (Example) 6 Press the START key.
all-Fo50A.book Page 84 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 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 operator assistance. In other words, the receiving fax machine, not the transmitting fax machine, initiates the transmission. To use the polling function, you must first set Rapid Key E/POLL for use as a polling key.
all-Fo50A.book Page 85 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Requesting transmission Note: Rapid Dial Keys cannot be used for polling. To dial a Rapid Dial location, press the SPEED DIAL key and then enter the 2-digit number corresponding to the Rapid Key. 1 Dial the fax machine you want to poll using one of the following methods: ABC • Pick up the handset (or press the SPEAKER key) and dial the full number. Wait for the fax answerback tone.
all-Fo50A.book Page 86 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 8. Printing Lists You can print the Telephone Number List showing the fax/telephone numbers you have stored for automatic dialling, and the Anti Junk Number List showing the numbers you are blocking. To print a list, follow the steps below. 1 Press the FUNCTION key and 2. FUNCTION The display will show: 2 LISTING MODE 2 3 Press the * key to select the Anti Junk Number List, or the # key to select the Telephone Number List.
all-Fo50A.book Page 87 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 8. Printing Lists Printing Lists Telephone Number List This list shows the fax numbers that have been programmed for automatic dialling. Anti Junk Number List This list shows the numbers from which reception is not allowed.
all-Fo50A.book Page 88 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 9. Maintenance Cleaning the scanning glass and rollers Clean the scanning glass and rollers frequently to ensure the quality of your transmitted images and copies. 1 Grasp the finger hold and pull up to open the operation panel. 2 Flip up the green levers on each side of the white roller. 3 Wipe the scanning glass and rollers with a cotton pad.
Page 89 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 4 Flip down the green levers on each side of the white roller. 5 Flip up the front paper guide and wipe the roller under it. 6 Flip down the front paper guide. 7 Close the operation panel. 9. Maintenance all-Fo50A.book • Press down on both front corners of the panel to make sure it clicks into place. Cleaning the housing Wipe the external parts and surface of the machine with a dry cloth. Caution! Do not use benzene or thinner.
all-Fo50A.book Page 90 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 10. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Line error Problem LINE ERROR appears in the display. Solution Try the transaction again. If the error persists, check the following: • Check the connection. The cord from the TEL. LINE socket to the wall socket should be no longer than two meters. • Make sure there are no modem devices sharing the same telephone line. • Check with the other party to make sure their fax machine is functioning properly.
all-Fo50A.book Page 91 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Problems and Solutions Dialling and transmission problems Solution No dial tone when you pick up the handset. • Make sure the handset cord is connected to the correct socket. See Connecting the handset in Connections in Chapter 1. Dialling is not possible. • Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into a power outlet. 10. Troubleshooting Problem • Make sure that the telephone line is properly connected to both the TEL.
all-Fo50A.book Page 92 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 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 Ringing service, make sure that the Distinctive Ringing function is set to the correct ring pattern. If you do not subscribe to a distinctive ring service, make sure that Distinctive Ringing is set to OFF SETTING.
all-Fo50A.book Page 93 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Problems and Solutions • Any dirt or material on the scanning glass will cause spots to appear on copies and transmitted faxes. Clean the scanning glass as explained in Chapter 9. Reception/copying is interrupted. • If reception or copying takes place continuously for a long time, the print head may overheat. Turn off the power and let it cool down. 10. Troubleshooting The quality of copies is poor and/or black spots appear.
all-Fo50A.book Page 94 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM 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.
all-Fo50A.book Page 95 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Messages and Signals Messages and Signals Display messages CHECK PAPER The thermal paper is jammed or isn’t loaded properly. Remove and reload the paper. (See the following section, Clearing Paper Jams.) COVER OPEN The operation panel is open. Close it. DOCUMENT JAMMED The original document is jammed. See the following section, Clearing Paper Jams. FUNCTION MODE The FUNCTION key has been pressed.
all-Fo50A.book Page 96 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Messages and Signals ON HOOK DIAL The SPEAKER key has been pressed and the fax machine is waiting for you to dial. OUT OF PAPER You have run out of thermal paper. Load a new roll of thermal paper as explained in Loading the Thermal Paper in Chapter 1. OVER HEAT The print head has overheated. Operation can be continued after it cools. PAPER JAMMED The printing paper is jammed. See the following section, Clearing Paper Jams.
all-Fo50A.book Page 97 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Paper Jams Clearing a jammed document 10. Troubleshooting If the original document doesn’t feed properly during transmission or copying, or DOCUMENT JAMMED appears in the display, first try pressing the START key. If the document doesn’t feed out, open the operation panel and remove it. Important: Do not try to remove a document without first releasing it as explained below. This may damage the feeder mechanism. .
all-Fo50A.book Page 98 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Clearing Paper Jams 4 Flip down the green levers on each side of the white roller. 5 Close the operation panel, making sure it clicks into place. • Press down on both front corners of the panel to make sure it clicks into place. Clearing jammed paper If the thermal paper jams, PAPER JAMMED will appear in the display. Follow the steps below to clear the jam. 1 98 Grasp the finger hold and pull up to open the operation panel.
all-Fo50A.book Page 99 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Clearing Paper Jams Flip up the front paper guide. FO-50 . 3 FO-70 10. Troubleshooting 2 Remove the paper roll. • FO-70: Remove any cut pieces of paper from the paper compartment. 4 Cut off the wrinkled part of the paper. 5 Reload the paper. • Jammed paper is often caused by improper loading. Be sure to carefully follow the instructions for paper loading given in Loading the Thermal Paper in Chapter 1.
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all-Fo50A.book Page 101 Friday, October 1, 1999 5:32 PM Index Redialing, 43, 53, 65 Removing original document, 38 Resolution, 40 Ringer volume, 34 Rollers, cleaning, 88 S Scanning glass, cleaning, 88 Search Dial, 52, 65 Sender’s name and number, entering, 24 - 27 Speaker volume, 33 Speed Dialing, 50, 64 T TEL reception mode, 31, 59 TEL.
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