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Sharp FO-3150 Operation Manual

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FO-3150
FACSIMILE
OPERATION MANUAL
1. Installation
2. Sending Faxes
3. Receiving Faxes
4. Making Copies
5. Answering Machine Connection
6. Special Functions
7. Printing Lists
8. Maintenance
9. Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 MODEL FO-3150 FACSIMILE OPERATION MANUAL 1. Installation 2. Sending Faxes 3. Receiving Faxes 4. Making Copies 5. Answering Machine Connection 6. Special Functions 7. Printing Lists 8. Maintenance 9. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 2 (3) Telephone number of either the sending machine, business, business entity or individual. In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, please refer to the appropriate instructions in the operation manual."  As an NERGY partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the NERGY for energy efficiency.  guidelines...
  • Page 3 Automatic document feeder Recording system Compatibility *Based on Sharp Standard Chart at standard resolution, excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only). **The yields may vary depending on coverage and operating conditions. Welcome, and thank you for...
  • Page 4 Paper tray capacity Halftone (grayscale) Compression scheme Input document size Effective scanning width 8.3" (210 mm) max. Effective printing width Contrast control Reception modes Copy function Telephone function Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network Display Power requirements Operating temperature Humidity Power consumption Letter: Approx.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Weight (without attachments) 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.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents A Look at the Operation Panel 1. Installation Unpacking Checklist ........9 Connections .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Optional A.M. Mode Settings ......70 6. Special Functions Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) .

  • Page 9: A Look At The Operation Panel

    A Look at the Operation Panel Number keys Use these keys to dial numbers, and enter numbers and letters when storing auto-dial numbers. Display This displays messages and prompts to help you operate the machine. Arrow keys Use these keys to scroll through and select settings, and to search for auto- dial numbers.
  • Page 10 When a document is in the feeder, press this key to make a copy of a document. At any other time, press this key to print out the Help List, a quick reference guide to the operation of your fax machine. RESOLUTION / RECEPTION MODE key When a document is in the feeder, press this key to adjust the resolution for faxing or copying.

  • Page 11: Installation

    1. Installation Unpacking Checklist Before setting up, make sure you have all of the following items. Original document support Handset Handset cord Toner cartridge Drum cartridge (this is pre- installed in the machine) Points to keep in mind when setting up Do not place the Do not place the machine near...

  • Page 12: Connections

    Connections 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 jack marked with a handset symbol on the side of the machine!

  • Page 13: Connecting The Telephone Line Cord

    TEL. LINE. Insert the other end into a wall telephone socket. Setting the dial mode: 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. Press the keys on the operation...
  • Page 14 Comments: ♦ The fax machine is not designed for use on a line which has call waiting, call forwarding, or certain other special services offered by your telephone company. If you attempt to use the fax machine in conjunction with any of these services, you may experience errors during transmission and reception of facsimile messages.
  • Page 15 Attach the received document tray Attach the original document support Connections Make sure that the flanges face up...
  • Page 16 Connections Extension phone (optional) If desired, you can connect an extension phone to the TEL. SET jack on the machine. ♦ To connect an answering machine to the machine, see page 68. Remove the seal covering the TEL. SET socket. Connect the extension phone line to the TEL.

  • Page 17: Installing The Toner Cartridge

    4% page coverage. ♦ The drum cartridge can print approximately 20,000 letter-size pages. When replacing the drum cartridge, use a Sharp FO-29DR drum cartridge. Follow the steps below to install the toner cartridge and prepare the drum cartridge.
  • Page 18 Installing the Toner Cartridge The drum cartridge has been installed at the factory. Grasp the tabs on the drum cartridge handle with both hands and gently pull the cartridge out of the machine. Remove the sheet of protective paper from the cartridge and then insert it back into the machine.
  • Page 19 Close the print compartment cover, pressing down firmly on each side to make sure it is completely closed. Reset the toner counter and the drum counter as explained below and on the following page. Resetting the toner counter Each time you install a new toner cartridge, follow the steps below to reset the toner counter to zero.

  • Page 20: Resetting The Drum Counter

    Installing the Toner Cartridge Resetting the drum counter Each time you install a new drum cartridge, follow the steps below to reset the drum counter to zero. FUNCTION Press once and Press once and Press once. START Press STOP Press to exit.

  • Page 21: Loading Printing Paper

    Loading Printing Paper You can load up letter, A4 or legal paper in the paper tray. ♦ Up to 200 sheets of 20 lb. (70 g/m ♦ Up to 180 sheets of 21.5 lb. (80 g/m Caution! Do not use the blank side of paper that has already been printed on. Remove the paper tray cover.
  • Page 22 Loading Printing Paper Insert the stack of paper firmly into the tray, print side up. • Make sure that the stack is not higher than the marked line. Loading too much paper may cause paper jams and misfeeds. • If paper remains in the tray, take it out and combine it into a single stack with the new paper before adding the new paper.

  • Page 23: Setting The Paper Size

    Setting the paper size The fax has been set at the factory to scale received faxes to letter size paper. If you loaded legal or A4 size paper, you must change the paper size setting to LEGAL or A4. FUNCTION Press once and Press...

  • Page 24: Entering Your Name And Fax Number

    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. Important! FCC regulations require that your name, telephone/fax number, and the date and time appear on each fax message you send.
  • Page 25 Press Enter your name by pressing number keys for each letter as shown in the chart below. Up to 24 characters can be entered. Example: SHARP = 7777 44 2 777 SPACE = ♦ To enter two letters in succession that require the same key, press after entering the first letter.

  • Page 26: Setting The Date And Time

    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. FUNCTION Press once and Press once and Press...
  • Page 27 Enter a two-digit number for the day (“01” to “31”). Example: the 5 Enter the year (four digits). Example: 2003 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 Press to select A.M.

  • Page 28: Daylight Saving Time

    Setting the Date and Time Daylight Saving Time If desired, you can set the clock to move forward and backward automatically at the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time. Follow these steps: FUNCTION Press once and Press once and Press once.

  • Page 29: Setting The Reception Mode

    TEL mode: Select this mode when you want to receive both phone calls and faxes on the line connected to the fax machine. All calls, including faxes, must be answered by picking up the fax machine's handset or an extension phone connected to the same line.

  • Page 30: Volume Adjustment

    Volume Adjustment Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume of the speaker, handset, and ringer using the up and down arrow keys. Speaker SPEAKER Press Press volume level. SPEAKER • Press again to turn off the speaker. SPEAKER to select the desired Display: SPEAKER: HIGH SPEAKER: MIDDLE...
  • Page 31 Handset When talking through the handset, press to select the desired volume level. • Note: The volume reverts to MIDDLE each time you replace the handset. Ringer Press to select the desired volume level. SPEAKER (Make sure has not been pressed, the handset is not lifted, and a document is not loaded in the feeder.) •...

  • Page 32: Beep Length

    Volume Adjustment Beep length Your fax machine normally signals the end of transmission, reception, or copying with a 3-second beep. If desired, you can change the duration of the beep to 1 second or turn the beep off. FUNCTION Press...

  • Page 33: Sending Faxes

    2. Sending Faxes Transmittable Documents Size and weight Minimum document size: Minimum size 5.8" (148 mm) 5.5" (140 mm) Maximum document size: The maximum size and weight of documents that you can load in the document feeder depend on how many pages you load. 20 pages at once: Size: Letter (8.5”...

  • Page 34: Loading The Document

    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.

  • Page 35: Removing A Document From The Feeder

    Adjust the resolution and/or contrast settings as explained on page 34, then dial the receiving machine as explained on page 37. 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.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Resolution And Contrast

    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. Note: The resolution and contrast settings are only effective for sending a document.
  • Page 37 DARK will appear. Note: In order to transmit in SUPER FINE resolution, the receiving fax machine must also have that resolution. If it doesn’t, your machine will automatically step down to the next best available setting.

  • Page 38: Changing The Default Resolution

    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. FUNCTION Press once and Press once. Press once. Press to set the default resolution to FINE, or to set it to STANDARD.

  • Page 39: Sending A Fax By Normal Dialing

    Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing With Normal Dialing, you pick up the handset (or press pressing the number keys. ♦ If a person answers, you can talk with them through the handset before sending the fax. (If you pressed talk.) ♦...

  • Page 40: Sending A Fax By Automatic Dialing

    ♦ To use Automatic Dialing, you must first store the full fax or phone number in your fax machine. ♦ When you store a fax or phone number, you select a two-digit Speed Dial number for it. Ninety-nine Speed Dial numbers are available.
  • Page 41 Storing fax and phone numbers for automatic dialing FUNCTION Press once and If you know the Speed Dial number that you want to use, enter that number (for example, press for Speed Dial 01). Otherwise, press machine will suggest an available Speed Dial number at the end of the storing procedure).
  • Page 42 Enter a name by pressing number keys for each letter as shown in the chart below. Up to 20 characters can be entered. (If you do not wish to enter a name, go directly to Step 6.) Example: SHARP = 7777 44 2 777 SPACE = ♦...

  • Page 43: Editing And Clearing Auto-Dial Numbers

    Return to Step 2 to store another number, or press 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: FUNCTION Press once and Enter the 2-digit Speed Dial number that you wish to edit or clear (for example, press...
  • Page 44 Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing START Press Make the desired changes to the name. • Press change, and then press the appropriate number key repeatedly until the desired letter appears (see Step 5 on page 40). The new letter will replace the old letter.

  • Page 45: Rapid Key Dialing

    Rapid Key Dialing If the number you want to dial has been stored as a Speed Dial number from 01 to 10, you can dial it by pressing the corresponding Rapid Key. Load the document(s). RECEPTION MODE • If desired, press resolution and/or contrast.

  • Page 46: Speed Dialing

    Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing Speed Dialing Speed Dialing can be used to dial any number that has been stored as a Speed Dial number. Load the document(s). • If desired, press resolution and/or contrast. SPEED DIAL Press and then enter the 2-digit Speed Dial number. •...

  • Page 47: Searching For An Auto-Dial Number

    Searching for an auto-dial number If you don’t remember the Rapid Key or Speed Dial number in which you have stored a full fax or phone number, follow these steps to search for the number. If you are sending a fax, load the document(s).

  • Page 48: Sending A Fax By Direct Keypad Dialing

    Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing Sending a fax by Direct Keypad Dialing You can also enter a full number with the number keys and then press the START 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.

  • Page 49: Automatic Redialing

    If you use automatic dialing (including Direct Keypad Dialing) to send a fax and the line is busy, the fax machine will automatically redial the number. The fax machine will make two redial attempts at intervals of five minutes. During this time, RECALLING will appear in the display, followed by a two-digit number assigned to the fax job.
  • Page 50 Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing Recall interval for automatic redialing If desired, you can change the interval at which the fax machine makes automatic redialing attempts. FUNCTION Press once and Press once and Press once. Press the numeric keys to enter the desired interval in minutes (any 2-digit number from 01 to 15).

  • Page 51: Error Correction Mode

    Error Correction Mode The fax machine is set to automatically correct any distortions in a transmission due to noise on the telephone line before printing at the receiving end. This function is called Error Correction Mode (ECM). ECM is effective for both transmissions and receptions, and is only effective when the other fax machine has ECM as well.

  • Page 52: Cover Sheet

    Cover Sheet Cover Sheet You can have the fax machine generate a cover sheet and send it as the last page of your fax transmission. The cover sheet includes the date and time, the receiver’s name and number if a Rapid Key or Speed Dial number is used, the sender’s name and number, and the total number of pages.

  • Page 53: Header Message

    FUNCTION Press once and Press Press a number key to select a message: : URGENT : CONFIDENTIAL Dial the receiving fax machine and send the fax. RESOLUTION/ to set the twice. : IMPORTANT : PLS. DISTRIBUTE Cover Sheet READY TO SEND...

  • Page 54: Batch Page Numbering

    Batch Page Numbering 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.

  • Page 55: Broadcasting (Sending A Fax To Multiple Destinations)

    Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations) Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations) This function allows you to send the same fax to as many as 20 different destinations in just one operation. ♦ When sending to multiple destinations, only auto-dial numbers can be used to dial the numbers of the receiving machines.

  • Page 56: Broadcasting Using A Group Key

    Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations) Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each of the other destinations to which you wish to send the fax (maximum of 20). • To check your selected destinations, press delete a destination, scroll to the destination and then press When you are ready to begin transmission, press •...

  • Page 57: Storing Numbers In Group Keys

    Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations) Storing numbers in Group Keys Group Keys allow you to send a fax to a group of fax machines by simply pressing the appropriate Group Key once. To store a group of numbers in a Group Key, follow the steps below.
  • Page 58 Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations) Select a destination using one of the following methods: Press a Rapid Key. SPEED DIAL Press and enter a 2-digit Speed Dial number. Press display (if no name was stored, the number will appear). Press to store the destination.

  • Page 59: If The Memory Becomes Full

    Broadcasting (Sending a Fax to Multiple Destinations) If the memory becomes full... If the memory becomes full while the document is being scanned, MEMORY IS FULL will appear in the display. ♦ START Press if you want to transmit the pages which have been stored up to that point in memory.

  • Page 60: Receiving Faxes

    Using TEL Mode on page 4 rings Changing the number of rings If desired, you can change the number of rings on which the fax machine answers incoming calls in FAX mode. Any number from 2 to 5 can be selected.

  • Page 61: Using Tel Mode

    STOP Press to return to the date and time display. Note: If you are using Distinctive Ring, the fax machine will answer calls after two rings regardless of the above setting. Important: Do not let more than 50 pages accumulate in the received document tray.

  • Page 62: Answering With The Fax's Handset

    Using TEL Mode Answering with the fax’s handset When the fax machine rings, pick up the handset. If you hear a fax tone, wait until the display shows RECEIVING and then replace the handset. If the other party first speaks with you...

  • Page 63: Putting A Call On Hold

    If you hear a soft fax tone, wait until your fax responds (you will hear pronounced, high-pitched tones), then hang up. Beep If the fax doesn't respond, or if the other party first talks to you and then wants to send a fax, press phone (only on a tone dial phone).

  • Page 64: Optional Reception Settings

    Optional Reception Settings Optional Reception Settings Fax Signal Receive Your fax will automatically begin reception if you hear a soft fax tone after answering a call on your fax 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 your fax from mistakenly attempting to receive documents from the computer fax modem.

  • Page 65: Changing The Number For Remote Fax Activation

    Changing the number for remote fax activation If desired, you can use a number other than 5 to activate fax reception from an extension telephone. You can select any number from 0 to 9. FUNCTION Press once and Press once and Press once.

  • Page 66: Reception Ratio

    Optional Reception Settings Reception Ratio The fax 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.

  • Page 67: Substitute Reception To Memory

    Substitute Reception to Memory In situations where printing is not possible, such as when your fax runs out of paper, the print cartridge needs replacement, or the paper jams, incoming faxes will be received to memory. When you have received a document in memory, FAX RX IN MEMORY will appear in the display, alternating with ADD PAPER &...

  • Page 68: Making Copies

    4. Making Copies Your fax machine can also be used to make copies. Single and multiple copies (up to 50 per original) can be made, enabling your fax to double as a convenience office copier. Load the document(s) face down.

  • Page 69: Copy Cut-Off

    When you are ready to begin copying, press If MEMORY IS FULL appears... If you place a large number of originals in the feeder, the memory may become full before all pages can be scanned (the display will show MEMORY IS FULL).

  • Page 70: Answering Machine Connection

    5. Answering Machine Connection Connecting an Answering Machine If desired, you can connect an answering machine to your fax machine's TEL. SET jack This will allow you to receive both voice messages and faxes when you are out. ♦ Important: If the answering machine is not connected to the TEL. SET jack on the fax as shown, the setup will not operate properly.

  • Page 71: Using The Answering Machine Connection

    (see page 63). If they are the same, entering the code from an outside telephone to retrieve messages will cause the fax machine to be activated. Using the Answering Machine Connection RESOLUTION/ RECEPTION MODE A.M.

  • Page 72: 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.
  • Page 73 Note: Quiet Detect Time can be turned off by entering "00" for the time. Note, however, that the fax machine will not be able to receive faxes sent manually by Normal Dialing.

  • Page 74: Quiet Detect Start Time

    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 beginning 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.

  • Page 75: On Tad Failure

    On TAD Failure 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.

  • Page 76: Special Functions

    The second number rings differently from your normal number. If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service, you can set the fax machine to automatically answer when your second number is called. This allows you to use the second number as an exclusive fax number.
  • Page 77 Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) Press a number from 1 to 3 to select the ring pattern below that matches your second number’s ring pattern. Press 4 to have your fax automatically answer your normal telephone number. Press 5 to turn off the distinctive ring function.

  • Page 78: Blocking Reception Of Unwanted Faxes

    Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes The Anti Junk Fax function allows you to block reception of faxes from parties 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 numbers from which you do not wish to receive faxes.
  • Page 79 Editing and clearing anti junk numbers If you need to make changes to a previously stored anti junk number, or clear a number, follow these steps: FUNCTION Press once and Press once and Press Press until the number you want to edit or clear appears in the display.

  • Page 80: Polling (Requesting A Fax Transmission)

    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.
  • Page 81 You can choose whether to allow polling only once, or an unlimited number of times. In the latter case, your fax machine can be used as an electronic "bulletin board".
  • Page 82 Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Load the document. • If desired, press resolution and/or contrast. FUNCTION Press once and Press Press to select SET. Press to allow polling only once, or unlimited number of times. START Press • The document will be scanned into memory, and your fax will go on polling standby.
  • Page 83 Clearing a memory polling document To clear a memory polling document from memory, follow these steps: FUNCTION Press once and Press Press to select CLEAR. START Press to clear the document. Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) MEMORY POLLED 3 times. 1=SET, 2=CLEAR...

  • Page 84: Polling Security

    Polling Security allows you to prevent unauthorized polling of your machine. When this function is turned on, polling will only take place when the fax number of the polling fax machine has been entered in your machine's list of permitted fax numbers (called "passcode numbers"). The number of the polling fax must also be correctly programmed into itself for identification.

  • Page 85: Storing Fax Numbers For Polling Permission

    Storing fax numbers for polling permission You can store up to 10 fax numbers in your machine's list of permitted numbers. FUNCTION Press once and Press once and Press Press Enter the fax number (maximum of 20 digits). START Press Return to Step 3 to store another number, or press date and time display.

  • Page 86: Editing And Clearing Polling Permission Numbers

    Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Editing and clearing polling permission numbers If you need to make changes to a previously stored polling permission number, or clear a number, follow these steps: FUNCTION Press once and Press once and Press Press the display.

  • Page 87: Printing Lists

    7. 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 or report, follow these steps. FUNCTION Press once and Press...

  • Page 88: Telephone Number List

    Printing Lists Telephone Number List This list shows the fax and phone numbers that have been stored for automatic dialing. Group List This list shows the fax numbers that have been stored in each Group Key. Setup List 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).

  • Page 89: Transaction Report

    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.
  • Page 90 Printing Lists Transaction Report print condition You can change the condition under which a Transaction Report is printed out. Follow the steps below. FUNCTION Press once and Press once and Press once. Press a number from ALWAYS PRINT ERROR/MEMORY SEND ONLY ERROR ONLY NEVER PRINT STOP...
  • Page 91 Auto print-out of Activity Report You can set the Activity Report to print automatically whenever information on 30 fax transactions has accumulated. (A report can still be printed on demand at any time.) Follow these steps: FUNCTION Press once and Press once and Press...

  • Page 92: Maintenance

    8. Maintenance Scanning glass and rollers Clean the scanning glass and rollers frequently to ensure that your transmitted images and copies are of the highest quality. Open the operation panel (grasp the panel release and pull up), and wipe the scanning glass, rollers and white backplate with a soft cloth.

  • Page 93: The Housing

    TONER EMPTY, REPLACE TONER, and CLR TONER COUNT will appear alternately in the display. Printing will no longer be possible. Replace the toner cartridge with the following cartridge: Sharp FO-29ND toner cartridge Grasp the print compartment cover at both sides as shown, and pull up to open the cover.

  • Page 94: Replacing The Drum Cartridge

    When you are finished, press Replacing the drum cartridge When 20,000 pages have been printed, DRUM LIFE OVER will appear in the display. Replace the drum cartridge with the following cartrige: Sharp FO-29DR drum cartridge four times. three times. STOP to exit.
  • Page 95 Grasp the print compartment cover at both sides as shown, and pull up to open the cover. • Caution! The fusing unit inside the print compartment becomes very hot during operation. Do not touch the inside of the compartment or the paper guide on the underside of the print compartment cover.
  • Page 96 Maintenance Insert the drum cartridge into the print compartment, holding the tabs on the drum cartridge handle with both hands. • To insert the cartridge, align the guides on the cartridge with the runners on the sides of the compartment. Replace the toner cartridge and close the print compartment cover (see page 15).

  • Page 97: Cleaning The Drum Cartridge

    Cleaning the drum cartridge If you find that characters or parts of an image are missing from your printed pages, the drum in the drum cartridge may need cleaning. Follow the steps below to clean the drum. Grasp the print compartment cover at both sides as shown, and pull up to open the cover.
  • Page 98 Maintenance Take a sheet of clean paper and roll it into a tube. Roll it tightly so that the diameter of the holes at each end is less than the thickness of your little finger. Gently wipe the surface of the drum with the rolled-up paper to remove any particles of toner caked on the drum.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    • Check with the other party to make sure their fax machine is functioning properly. • Have your telephone line checked for line noise. • Try connecting the fax machine to a different telephone line. • If the problem still occurs, your fax machine may need service.

  • Page 100: Dialing And Transmission Problems

    • Make sure that the telephone line is properly connected to both the TEL. LINE jack and the wall jack (see page 11). • Make sure that the fax machine is set to the correct dialing mode for your telephone line. See Dial mode on page 11.

  • Page 101: Reception And Copying Problems

    Note that ECM mode must be turned on in the other machine as well. • Make a copy of the document on your fax machine. If the copy is also distorted, your fax machine may need service.

  • Page 102: General Problems

    Note that ECM mode must be turned on in the other machine as well. • Make a copy or print a report on your fax machine. If the copy or report is also distorted, your fax machine may need service.
  • Page 103 No reception occurs when polling is attempted. Answering machine connection Problem The answering machine connection does not operate properly. • Make sure you have not run out of paper. • Make sure the transmitting machine is in automatic reception mode. •...

  • Page 104: Messages And Signals

    START key. The print compartment cover is open. Close it. Dialing is not possible because the fax machine is sending or receiving a fax, the handset is being used, or an extension phone is being used.
  • Page 105 HOLD LINE ERROR LINE IS IN USE MEMORY IS FULL MEMORY PRINTING NO # STORED OFF HOOK ON HOOK DIAL PAPER JAMMED POLYGON ERROR The HOLD key has been pressed to put the other party on hold during a phone conversation. Press the HOLD again to take the other party off hold.

  • Page 106: Audible Signals

    A document has been loaded and the fax machine is waiting for you to begin faxing or copying. 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.

  • Page 107: 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 the document doesn't feed out, open the operation panel and remove it. Important: Do not try to remove a document without opening the operation panel.

  • Page 108: Clearing Jammed Printing Paper

    Clearing Paper Jams Clearing jammed printing paper If most of the jammed page is protruding from the back of the fax, remove the paper tray cover, pull the paper release lever toward you, and try pulling the page out. If the jammed page comes out, take out the rest of the paper in the tray, straighten the stack, put it back in the paper tray, and push down the paper release lever.
  • Page 109 Grasp the tabs on the drum cartridge handle with both hands and gently pull the cartridge out of the machine. Wrap the drum cartridge in a large sheet of paper as shown at right so that the green drum section is shielded from light, and place it gently on a level surface.
  • Page 110 Clearing Paper Jams Replace the drum cartridge, holding the tabs on the drum cartridge handle with both hands. • To insert the cartridge, align the guides on the cartridge with the runners on the sides of the compartment. Replace the toner cartridge and close the print compartment cover (see page 15).

  • Page 111: Fcc Regulatory Information

    If trouble is experienced with this equipment, or for repair or warranty information, please contact your authorized Sharp dealer. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
  • Page 112 (Name and Telephone Number) Sharp Electronics Corporation Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ Telephone number for information : 1-800-237-4277 Emergency telephone number Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information : 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number Preparation[X] OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV >90% Not listed <...
  • Page 113 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (2/4) 5. FIRE -FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Special Fire fighting Procedures : None Fire and Explosion Hazards 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions Methods for Cleaning Up 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Technical Measures Precautions Safe Handling Advice Storage...
  • Page 114 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (3/4) 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Hazardous Reactions Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid Hazardous Decomposition Products Further Information 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Ingestion(oral) Dermal Inhalation Eye irritation Skin irritation Skin sensitizer Mutagenicity) Carcinogenicity Chronic Effect 12.
  • Page 115 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (4/4) 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION US Information TSCA(Toxic Substances Control Act) : All chemical substances in this product comply with all applicable rules or order under TSCA. SARA(Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) Title III 302 Extreme Hazardous Substance 311/312 Hazard Classification EU Information 1999/45/EC and 67/548/EEC...

  • Page 116: Quick Reference Guide

    2. Press Receiving Faxes Press points to the desired reception mode. SPEAKER FAX mode: The fax machine automatically answers and receives faxes. TEL mode: Answer all calls (even faxes) by picking up the handset. To begin fax reception, press AM mode: Select this mode when you want to use an answering machine that is connected to the fax.

  • Page 117: Guía De Referencia Rápida

    Guía de referencia rápida Transmisión de documentos Coloque el documento (hasta 20 páginas) mirando hacia abajo en el alimentador. Marcación normal 1. Levante el auricular o pulse 2. Marque el número de telefax. 3. Espere a escuchar el tono de recepción (si alguien contesta el teléfono, pídale que pulse su tecla Inicio).

  • Page 118: Index

    Index Activity Report, 85 Activity Report, Auto Print Out, 89 AM reception mode, 27, 69 Answering machine connection Activating, 69 Connecting, 68 On TAD Failure, 73 Quiet Detect Start Time, 72 Quiet Detect Time, 70 Troubleshooting, 101 Anti Junk Fax, 76 Audible signals, 104 Auto-dial numbers Searching for, 45...
  • Page 119 Line error, 97 Loading printing paper, 19 Loading the document, 32 Memory, substitute reception to, 65 Normal dialing, 37 Number of rings in FAX reception mode, Page numbering, batch, 52 Paper jams, clearing, 105-108 Paper size setting, 21 Paper, loading, 19 Polling, 78 Power cord, 10 Rapid Key Dialing, 43...
  • Page 123 Vice President, Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07430-1163, so that Sharp can try to help assure complete satisfaction of all the warranty rights to which you are entitled from the authorized dealer.
  • Page 124 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-1163 1-800-BE-SHARP http://www.sharpusa.com SHARP CORPORATION FOR YOUR RECORDS Please record the model number and serial number below, for easy reference, in case of loss or theft. These numbers are located on the rear side of the unit.Space is also provided for other relevant...

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