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General| Type | Plain Paper Fax |
|---|---|
| Print Technology | Thermal Transfer |
| Fax Modem Speed | 14.4 Kbps |
| Automatic Document Feeder | Yes |
| Paper Tray Capacity | 50 sheets |
| Memory Transmission | Yes |
| Copier Function | Yes |
| Fax/Telephone Switch | Yes |
| Compression | MH/MR/MMR |
| Telephone Index | Yes |
| Print Resolution | 203 x 392 dpi |
| Memory | Approx. 512 KB |
| Connectivity | Telephone Line |
| Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) | 10 sheets |
| Speed Dial Locations | 100 locations |
Explains how to use the manual and find information.
Details methods for locating specific features or functions within the document.
Provides a detailed explanation of the control panel layout and functions for specific models.
Lists important safety precautions to follow during setup and connection of the fax machine.
Lists all the items that should be included with the fax machine upon purchase.
Guides users on selecting an appropriate and safe place to install the fax machine.
Provides step-by-step instructions for assembling the fax machine, starting with loading paper.
Covers initial setup tasks like dialing mode, date, time, and station ID for the fax machine.
Explains fundamental operations for receiving faxes, including answer modes.
Configures the duration of the double-ring notification for voice calls in FAX/TEL mode.
Allows automatic fax reception without pressing the start key, simplifying the process.
Provides instructions for modifying fax receive and telephone answer codes for remote operation.
Describes the process of retrieving faxes from other machines or allowing others to retrieve faxes from yours.
Outlines important preliminary steps and document requirements before sending a fax.
Sets the fax transmission resolution to optimize quality for different document types.
Adjusts the lightness or darkness of documents for sending or copying.
Adjusts fax tones to accommodate difficult overseas transmissions.
Allows scheduling the next fax transmission even while another is in progress for specific models.
Enables setting different resolutions for individual pages within a single fax transmission.
Configures the machine to wait with a document for another fax machine to retrieve it.
Allows users to cancel pending tasks like delayed faxes or polling transmissions.
Enables sending or copying a document immediately, overriding scheduled transmissions.
Instructions for storing up to ten fax/phone numbers for quick dialing via dedicated keys.
Guides on storing speed dial numbers for easy dialing using two-digit codes.
Details various methods for making voice calls, including manual dialing and memory dialing.
Explains how to initiate calls using the stored One Touch dial locations.
Covers the process of initiating calls using pre-programmed Speed Dial numbers.
Describes how to place a call on hold and release it.
Explains how to insert delays in dialing sequences for automatic dialing.
Details how to switch between tone and pulse dialing for specific services.
Provides methods to search stored names in One Touch and Speed Dial memories.
Introduces advanced telephone services like Distinctive Ring and Caller ID supported by the fax.
Guides on registering specific ring patterns to identify incoming calls by number.
Explains how to use the Caller ID service to view incoming caller information.
Describes how the fax machine stores and displays a log of the last 20 received caller IDs.
Details how to browse and view information stored in the Caller ID Log.
Provides steps to automatically return calls directly from the Caller ID Log.
Explains how to save incoming caller information as One Touch or Speed Dial entries.
Details how to make copies of documents using the fax machine's scanning and printing capabilities.
Lists the types of reports and logs that can be printed from the fax machine.
Provides instructions on how to print various reports and lists stored in the fax machine.
Explains how to print reports confirming successful or failed fax transmissions.
Describes how to use the dedicated key to print the transmission report for the last fax sent.
Contains essential notices and compliance statements regarding telephone line usage and FCC regulations.
Details FCC compliance for the device, including limits for digital devices and interference.
Provides compliance information for the device as per Canadian regulations.
Lists critical safety guidelines for operating and maintaining the fax machine to prevent hazards.
Provides a critical warning about electrical shock risks when servicing or installing the equipment.
Offers guidance on resolving common issues and errors encountered with the fax machine.
Explains common error messages displayed by the fax machine and provides solutions.
Provides steps to clear paper jams from the document feeder and cutter.
Instructions for replacing the paper roll when it is depleted.
Addresses overheating issues with the recording head and suggests cooling procedures.
Guides on clearing paper jams from the printer mechanism.
Provides solutions for scanner errors, typically involving cleaning the scanner components.
Troubleshooting steps for issues related to phone line connectivity and fax machine response.
Steps to diagnose and resolve issues where the handset does not register a dial tone.
Troubleshooting tips for common problems encountered during fax transmission, like poor quality or dialing errors.
Instructions on how to transfer an answered call to the fax machine for reception.
Addresses issues where voice calls are misinterpreted as fax tones, suggesting a setting change.
Explains how to resolve transmission errors indicated by "Result: NG" reports, often due to line quality.
Discusses potential conflicts with custom telephone line features affecting fax operation.
Details key technical attributes like type, compatibility, modem speed, and resolution.
Covers power source, consumption, dimensions, and weight of the fax machine.
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