Dealer from which the unit was originally purchased or a Service Centre approved by Sharp to service this type of equipment. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ENTERING YOUR INSTALLATION NAME AND NUMBER FUNCTION 1. Press: Display shows: OWN NUMBER SET Australia T E L START S E T T E L 2. Press: L I N 3. Enter your fax number (max. of 20 digits) by pressing the number keys.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE SETTING THE SENDING DOCUMENTS DATE AND TIME Place your document (up to 10 pages) face Press: FUNCTION down in the document feeder. Display shows: DATE & TIME SET Normal Dialling SPEAKER 1. Lift the handset or press START START Press the...
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Fine/Halftone: 7.7 lines/mm Super fine (transmission only): 15.4 lines/mm Recording system Thermal recording Halftone (greyscale) 64 levels * Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 at standard resolution in Sharp special mode, excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only).
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Weight FO-175: Approx. 2.5 kg FO-375: Approx. 2.6 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.
SHARP authorised Service Centre for inspection, repair, or disposal.
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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
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WARNING NOTICE: NO calls can be made to or from this fax during a mains power failure. WARNING Australian Communications Authority (ACA) regulations state that no unauthorised changes or modifications to this equipment are permitted. Note: Complies with ACA and NZ TELECOM standard AS/NZS3548 regarding emission of electromagnetic interference.
Installation Unpacking Checklist Before setting up, If any are missing, make sure you have contact your dealer all of the following or retailer. items. Rapid key labels Operation Handset manual Telephone line cord Handset lead Adapter (for Australia) Adapter Fax paper (for New Zealand) (sample roll) Business products...
A Look at the Operation Panel A Look at the Operation Panel RECEPTION MODE FUNCTION RESOLUTION TEL FAX DOWN VOLUME TEL/FAX ANS. STOP SPEED DIAL COPY/HELP REDIAL WXYZ PQRS HOLD SEARCH START SPEAKER 10/POLL 11 12 Display This displays messages and prompts during operation and programming. PANEL RELEASE Pull this release toward you to open the operation panel.
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A Look at the Operation Panel RESOLUTION key Press this key to adjust the resolution and contrast before sending or copying a document. VOLUME keys Press these keys to adjust the volume of the speaker when the SPEAKER key has been pressed, or the volume of the ringer at all other times. STOP key Press this key to stop operations before they are completed.
Connections Connections Points to keep in mind when setting up Do not place the machine near Do not place the machine in direct heaters or air conditioners. sunlight. Keep the area around the machine Keep dust away from the machine. clear.
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Connections Handset Connect the handset as shown and place it on the handset rest. The ends of the handset lead are identical, so they will go into either socket. Make sure the handset cord goes into the unmarked socket on the side of the machine! Use the handset to make ordinary phone...
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Connections Power lead Plug the power lead 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. Caution: The mains outlet (socket outlet) should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessable.
Connections 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. T E L For Australia S E T T E L...
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Connections 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, A nswering Machine Connection. Remove the seal covering the TEL. SET socket.
Loading the Fax Paper Original Document Support Rotate the original document support so that it points straight out. Paper Guide (FO-375 only) Attach the paper guide by inserting the ends into the holes in the front of the fax as shown. Loading the Fax Paper The fax’s print head Your fax machine prints...
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Loading the Fax Paper Remove the packing paper from the paper compartment. Remove cardboard and tape FO-175 only: Remove the tape FO-175 only: Make sure the ends of the guide wire are inserted in the holes. (If the guide wire is not inseted correctly, out-of-paper detection will not be possible.) Unwrap the roll of fax paper and place it in the compartment.
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Loading the Fax Paper FO-175 only: First insert the spool shaft into the paper roll and then set the spool shaft ends into the slots on each side of the paper compartment. Insert the leading edge of the paper into the paper inlet. Continue to push the paper through the inlet until it comes out of the opening in the front of the fax.
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To assure a long life for your fax and obtain the best reproduction quality, we recommend that you use the following Sharp fax (thermal) paper which is available from your dealer:...
Entering Your Name and Number Entering Your Name and Fax Number Before you can begin using Once you enter this information, it will your fax, you need to enter automatically appear at your name and the telephone number of your fax. You also the top of each fax page you send.
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Entering Your Name and Fax Number Press the START key. START The display will show: ENTER FAX # Enter your fax number by pressing the number keys. Up to 20 digits can be entered. To insert a space between digits, press the # key. To insert a "+", press key.
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To enter two letters in succession that require the same key, press the SPEAKER key after entering the first letter to advance the cursor. SPEAKER Example: SHARP = 7 7 7 7 7 4 4 4 2 2 7 7 7 7 SPACE = SPEED DIAL Press this key to delete the letter highlighted by the cursor.
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. 3 key FUNCTION key STOP key START key FUNCTION Press these keys: The display will show: ENTRY MODE...
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Setting the Date and Time Enter a two-digit number for the day ("01" to "31"). Example: the 5th Enter a two-digit number for the month ("01" for January, "02" for February, "12" for December, etc.). To correct a mistake, press the SPEED DIAL key to move the cursor back to the mistake, and then enter the correct number.
Selecting the Reception Mode Selecting the Reception Mode Your fax has four modes for receiving incoming calls and faxes: TEL mode: This is the most convenient mode for receiving phone calls. You can also receive faxes; however, all calls must first be answered by picking up the fax’s handset or an extension phone connected to the same line.
Volume Adjustment Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume of the speaker and ringer using the DOWN keys on the operation panel. DOWN key UP key Speaker Press the SPEAKER key. SPEAKER Press the UP or DOWN key. Display: SPEAKER: HIGH DOWN SPEAKER: MIDDLE SPEAKER: LOW...
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Volume Adjustment Ringer Press the UP or DOWN key. (Make sure the SPEAKER key has not been pressed and the handset is not lifted.) The ringer will ring once at the selected level, then the date and time will reappear in the display. Display: RINGER: HIGH DOWN...
Sending Documents Transmittable 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. Loading one page at a time: 216 mm Maximum size Minimum size...
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Transmittable Documents Note: Letters or graphics on the edges of a document will not be scanned. Letters in the shaded area will not be scanned. 4 mm 4 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.
Loading the Document Loading the Document Up to 10 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 10 pages, place the additional pages gently and carefully in the feeder just before the last page is scanned.
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Loading the Document 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. Pull the release marked PANEL RELEASE toward you and open the operation panel.
Resolution and Contrast Resolution and Contrast If desired, you can adjust the resolution and contrast before sending a document. The default resolution You must adjust the setting is STANDARD settings each time and the default contrast you don’t want to use setting is AUTO.
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Resolution and Contrast Load the document(s). The document must be loaded before the resolution and contrast can be adjusted. Press the RESOLUTION key one or more times until the desired resolution 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.
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling 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.
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling Wait for the connection. Depending on the setting of the receiving machine, you Beep will either hear a facsimile reception tone or the other person will answer. If the other party answers, (lift the handset if the SPEAKER key was pressed) ask them to press their START key.
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.
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Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Storing fax and telephone numbers for Automatic Dialling Press these keys: FUNCTION The display will show: FAX/TEL. # MODE Press 1 to select SET. The display will show: FAX/TEL. # SET ENTER SPEED # Enter a two-digit Speed Dial number by pressing the number keys (01 to 10 for Rapid Key Dialling, 11 to 30 for Speed Dialling).
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To enter two letters in succession that require the same key, press the SPEAKER key after entering the first letter to advance the cursor. SPEAKER Example: SHARP = 7 7 7 7 7 4 4 4 2 2 7 7 7 7 SPACE = START Press the START key.
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Clearing numbers FUNCTION Press these keys: The display will show: FAX/TEL. # MODE Press 2 to select CLEAR. Enter the Speed Dial number that you want to clear by pressing the number keys. (Example) Press the START key.
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Rapid Key Dialling If the number you want to dial has been stored for Automatic Dialling as a Speed Dial number from 01 to 10, you can dial it by pressing the corresponding Rapid Key. Load the document(s).
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Speed Dialling Speed Dialling can be used to dial any number that has been stored for Automatic Dialling. Load the document(s). The display will show: READY TO SEND Set the resolution and/or contrast if desired.
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Direct Keypad 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. Load the document(s).
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Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Using the HOLD\SEARCH key If you don’t remember the Rapid Key or Speed Dial number in which you have stored a particular fax number, you can search for the number by following the steps below. Once you have found the number, you can dial it and transmit the loaded document by simply pressing the START key.
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling 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. 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.
Receiving Documents Using TEL/FAX Mode Press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to TEL/FAX. RECEPTION MODE TEL/FAX ANS. When the reception mode is set to TEL/FAX, your fax automatically answers all calls on 2 rings. After answering, your fax monitors the line for about 5 seconds to see if a fax tone is being sent.
Using FAX mode Using ANS. Mode In ANS. mode, your fax will automatically receive voice and fax messages. Using FAX Mode Press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to FAX. RECEPTION MODE TEL/FAX ANS. When the reception mode is set to FAX, the machine will automatically answer all calls on 2 rings and receive incoming faxes.
Using TEL mode Using TEL Mode Press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to TEL. RECEPTION MODE TEL/FAX ANS. When the reception mode is set to TEL, you must answer all calls using the fax machine’s handset or an extension phone connected to the same line. Answering with the fax’s handset Pick up the handset when the machine rings.
Using FAX mode Answering with an extension phone Answer the extension phone when it rings. If you hear a fax tone when you answer an extension phone, wait until your fax answers (the extension phone will go dead), and then hang up. Beep Phone goes dead If the fax doesn’t respond, or if the other party first talks to you and then...
Making Copies Your fax can also be used to make copies. You can use this function to make a sample copy of a document before transmitting it to see if the resolution or contrast needs adjustment. The default resolution for copying is FINE. Load the document(s) face down.
Making Telephone Calls Your fax can be used like a regular telephone to make and receive voice calls. To make or receive a phone call, the power must be on. Pick up the handset or press the SPEAKER SPEAKER key. Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number using one of the following methods: Normal Dialling: Enter the full...
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 ANS and there is a period of silence during the conversation.
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. Remove the seal covering the TEL. SET socket. Connect the answering machine’s telephone line socket to the TEL.
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Connecting 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.
Activating the Answering Machine Connection Activating the Answering Machine Connection Before you go out, activate the answering machine connection as follows: Set the reception mode to ANS. RECEPTION MODE ANS. TEL/FAX Set your answering machine to auto answer. Your answering machine must be set to answer on a maximum of two rings.
Special Functions Caller ID If you subscribe to a caller identification service from your telephone company, you can set your fax 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.
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 you pick up the handset, or until the fax answers automatically if it is in FAX mode.
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 unanswered calls and/or unsuccessful faxes you have received. You can view this information, which consists of the name and number of each caller, in the Caller ID List.
Caller ID To delete calls from the caller list If you want to delete a single call from the caller list, press the "0" key while the call appears in the display. If you want to delete all calls from the list, hold the "0"...
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Caller ID Blocking voice calls With Caller ID turned on, you can use the Anti Junk Fax function described in Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes in this chapter to prevent voice calls as well as fax receptions (the Anti Junk Fax function can normally only prevent faxes).
Distinctive Ring Distinctive Ring 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.
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Distinctive Ring Press 1 (YES) to turn on distinctive ring, or 2 (NO) to turn it off. The display will show: FAX SIGNAL RX Press the STOP key. STOP Set the reception mode to FAX. RECEPTION MODE TEL/FAX ANS.
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, first turn it on by setting Option Setting 15 to YES as described in Chapter 8, and then enter the fax numbers from which you do not want to receive faxes as shown below.
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Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes Enter the full number you want to block (max. of 20 digits). (Example) Press the START key. START Return to Step 3 to enter (or clear) STOP Step 3 or another number, or press STOP to exit.
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.
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Turnaround polling After polling a fax machine, you can send a document to that machine on the same connection. Simply place the document to be sent in the feeder and follow the steps described above in "Requesting transmission". When polling is finished, the document will be automatically transmitted.
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Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) START Press the START key and then the STOP STOP key. Storing and clearing fax numbers for polling permission You can store up to 10 fax numbers in your machine’s list of permitted numbers. FUNCTION Press the keys shown at right.
Timer Operations Timer Operations The Timer function allows you to set a transmission and/or polling operation to be performed automatically at a time you specify. One transmission operation and one polling operation can be set at the same time, and the times they will be performed can be specified up to 24 hours in advance.
Timer Operations Enter the Speed Dial number of the receiving fax machine. If this is a polling operation, go to Step (Example) START Press the START key. Adjust the resolution and/or contrast if RESOLUTION desired (skip to the next step if you don’t want to change settings).
Option Settings The option settings let you customise your fax to better suit your needs. An initial setting has been made for each option at the factory. You can change a setting by following the steps described for each option below. First press FUNCTION FUNCTION...
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Option Settings Setting 3: 4 RINGS TEL ANSWER Press 1 (YES) to have the machine answer a call after 4 rings when it is in TEL reception mode. Press 2 (NO) to turn the function off. Initial setting: 2 until FUNCTION Press display...
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Option Settings Setting 6: TRANSACTION REPORT PRINT SELECT This sets the condition for printing out a Transaction Report. Enter a number from 1 to 4 as follows: 1 (ALWAYS PRINT): A report will be printed after each transmission, reception, or error. 2 (ERR/TMR PRINT): A report will be printed after an error or a timer operation.
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Option Settings Setting 9: QUIET DETECT TIME When an answering machine is connected to the fax, the fax will take over the line and begin reception if it detects a certain duration of silence after the answering machine answers a call. This sets the duration of silence (in seconds).
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Option Settings Setting 12: TIME SAVE This reduces the vertical length of documents transmitted by 20%, saving line time and thereby allowing you to reduce telephone costs. Press 1 to turn the function on, or 2 to turn it off. ("T" will appear highlighted in the display while Time Save is turned on and a document is being sent or received): Initial setting: 2 until...
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Option Settings Setting 15: JUNK NUMBER CHECK Press 1 to prevent reception from fax numbers entered in the Anti Junk Number List. Press 2 to allow reception from all numbers. Initial setting: 2 until FUNCTION Press JUNK # CHECK display shows: STOP POLLING...
Printing Reports and Lists You can print out lists showing settings and information entered in the fax. You can also have the fax automatically print out a report on transactions after they are made. The lists and the report are described below. Printing a list Press these keys: FUNCTION...
Printing Reports and Lists Telephone Number List This list shows the fax and voice numbers which have been stored for automatic dialling. Passcode List This list shows settings made for polling security, 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).
Printing Reports and Lists Option Setting List This list shows the current status of the option settings. Anti Junk Number List This list shows the numbers that are blocked by the Anti Junk function. Caller ID List This list shows information about your most recent unanswered calls (maximum of 20 calls).
Printing Reports and Lists Transaction Report This report is printed out automatically after an operation is performed to allow you to check the result. Your fax is set at the factory to print out the report after a timer operation or when an error occurs. If desired, you can change the setting to have it printed out under a variety of other conditions.
Maintenance Fax print head Clean the print head frequently to ensure optimum printing performance. To clean the print head, first disconnect the telephone line, then unplug the power lead, open the operation panel (pull the release marked PANEL RELEASE toward you), and remove the fax paper. Wipe the print head with a soft cloth dampened with denatured alcohol.
Maintenance Scanning glass and rollers Clean the scanning glass and rollers frequently to ensure the quality of transmitted images and copies. Open the operation panel (pull the release marked PANEL RELEASE toward you), and wipe the scanning glass and rollers with a soft cloth. Make sure that all dirt and stains (such as correcting fluid) are removed, as dirt and stains will cause vertical lines on transmitted images and copies.
Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions If you have any problems with your fax, refer to the following troubleshooting guide. Answering machine hookup Problem Check and remedy The answering machine Make sure your fax machine’s reception mode is hookup does not operate set to ANS.
Problems and Solutions Line error Problem Check and remedy LINE ERROR appears in Try the transaction again. If the error persists, the display and/or a check the following: transaction report is printed out with COM. E-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 in the NOTE column.
TEL. SET jack. If the receiving machine is in manual mode with no attendant, reception will not be possible. If the receiving machine is not a Sharp model, make sure it is G3 compatible. Check the display for error messages.
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Problems and Solutions The fax paper comes out Make sure that the fax paper is properly loaded blank when you try to in your fax. (If the roll has been loaded receive or copy a document. backwards, nothing will be printed.) For reception, make sure that the document for transmission is loaded face down in the feeder of the transmitting machine.
Bell Tinkle detectors will give rise to bell tinkle or noise and (New Zealand) may cause false tripping of the ring detector. Should such a problem occur, contact your authorised Sharp Service Centre for information.
Display Messages Messages and Signals Display messages Note: If you have turned on the Caller ID function, see Caller ID in Chapter 7 for display messages related to Caller ID. The original document is jammed. See the following DOCUMENT JAMMED section, Clearing Paper Jams .
Display Messages The fax paper is jammed. See the following section, PAPER JAMMED Clearing Paper Jams . (FO-375 only) A document has been loaded and the fax is waiting READY TO SEND for transmission or copying instructions. This appears if you attempt to send a fax by automatic dialling and the line is busy or the receiving fax machine does not answer.
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 START key. If it doesn’t feed out, remove it as follows: Important: Do not try to remove a document without opening the operation panel.
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Clearing Paper Jams Remove the paper roll. FO-375: If any pieces of paper are stuck in the cutter, remove them with caution. FO-375: Press the START key to reset the cutter. Cut off the wrinkled part of the paper. Reload the paper. Jammed fax paper is often caused by improper loading.