Issue
Cause and solution
Auto redial
The machine is waiting to redial the recipient's number because the line was busy or the recipient did not answer when you tried to send a document. Wait for the machine to automatically redial the number. If you want to cancel automatic redialing, wait until the machine starts dialing the number, then press the Stop button. You can also delete the document from memory to cancel automatic redialing.
Cause and solution
Hang up phone
The handset is not placed in the handset cradle correctly.
Replace the handset correctly.
Cause and solution
Try again in black & white
The recipient's fax machine is not color-compatible.
Press the Black button to resend the fax. Alternatively, you can set Color transmission to If incompatible, B&W.
Cause and solution
No tone detected
The telephone line cable with a modular plug may not be plugged in properly.
Make sure that the cable is plugged in properly, and resend the fax after a while. If you still cannot send the fax, set Dial tone detect to OFF.
Cause and solution
Received in memory
If the machine receives a fax under one of the following conditions, the machine will not be able to print the received fax and will store it in its memory. When the problem is resolved as described, the fax stored in memory is printed automatically.
Ink has run out:
Replace the FINE Cartridge.
Caution
You can set the machine to forcibly print a received fax even if the ink has run out.
However, part or all of the fax may not be printed since the ink has run out.
Also, the contents of the fax will not be stored in memory.
If the ink has already run out, we recommend that OFF be selected for Auto print in FAX user settings to store the received fax in memory and print the fax manually after replacing the FINE Cartridge. After you replace the FINE Cartridge and select ON for Auto print, the fax stored in memory will be printed automatically.
Cause and solution
Load the paper and press the OK button.
Load the same size of paper as that specified by Page size, then press the OK button.
Set Page size to A4, 8.5"x11"(LTR), or Legal (or 8.5"x14").
Set Media type to Plain paper.
Press the FAX button.
Caution
Cause and solution
Busy/no signal
For the basic connection of the machine, refer to the printed manual: Getting Started. This guide describes other typical connections.
The machine cannot send/receive faxes if the connection is incorrect. Connect the machine correctly.
Caution
If the Power Disconnects Unexpectedly
If the power disconnects, the following will apply:
Connecting Various Lines
These are examples and could not be guaranteed to suit every connecting condition. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the network device (control devices such as an xDSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem or terminal adapter) you are connecting to this machine.
Caution
Do not connect fax machines and/or telephones in parallel (US and Canada only)
- If you pick up the handset of the telephone that is connected in parallel during fax transmission or reception, the fax image may be corrupted or a communication error may occur.
- Such services as Caller ID, etc. may not operate properly on the telephone.
Caution
Connecting the telephone
For users in the UK
Attach the B.T. adapter to the modular cable connecting the external device, then connect the B.T. adapter to the (External device) jack.
(A) Digital Subscriber Line
(B) xDSL modem (splitter may not be built-in to the modem)
(C) WAN (Wide Area Network)
(D) Broadband router compatible with Internet Telephone
(E) Computer
(F) Telephone or answering machine
(G) LAN (Local Area Network)
(H) TEL
(I) LINE
*Port configurations and names may vary depending on the product.
Caution
See Setting the Telephone Line Type.
(A)Digital Subscriber Line
(B) xDSL modem (splitter may not be built-in to the modem)
(C) Computer
(D) Telephone or answering machine
Caution
When the splitter is not built-in to the modem, do not branch the telephone line before the splitter (wall side). And also, do not connect splitters in parallel. The machine may not be able to operate properly.
Caution
When connecting to the xDSL line, select the same line type as you are subscribing to in Telephone line type.
See Setting the Telephone Line Type.
For details on ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network) connection and settings, refer to the manuals supplied with your terminal adapter or dial-up router.
Setting the Telephone Line Type
Before using your machine, make sure you set the correct telephone line type for your telephone line. If you are unsure of your telephone line type, contact your telephone company. For xDSL or ISDN connections, contact the telephone company or service provider to confirm your line type.
Caution
1. Display the Telephone line type screen.
(1) Press the FAX button, and press the Menu button.
The Fax settings menu will appear.
(2) Use the (-) or
(+) button to select FAX user settings, and press the OK button.
The FAX user settings menu will appear.
(3) Use the (-) or
(+) button to select Telephone line type, and press the OK button.
2. Select the telephone line type.
(1) Use the (-) or
(+) button to select the telephone line type.
Rotary pulse: Suitable for pulse dialing.
Touch tone: Suitable for tone dialing.
(2) Press the OK button.
3. Press the FAX button to return to the fax standby screen.
Cause and solution
Memory is full
In the following cases, the machine is not able to print the received fax and will automatically store the fax in its memory.
Caution
If you disconnect the power cord, all the documents stored in memory are deleted. Send or print necessary documents before disconnecting the power cord.
Caution
When confirming, printing, or deleting a document stored in memory, you specify it by its transaction number. If you do not know the transaction number for your target document, print the list of documents first.
Printing a Document in Memory
If the machine was not able to send a fax or print a received fax, it stores the unsent or unprinted fax in its memory. If an error occurred during a fax transmission, the document is not stored in memory. You can print a list of stored documents (the memory list) or print a specified document.
Caution
The memory list shows the transaction number of the unsent or unprinted fax (TX/RX NO.), transaction mode, recipient's number, and the date and time of the transaction.
1. Load paper.
Refer to Loading Paper .
2. Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button.
The Fax settings screen is displayed.
3. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.
4. Print a specified document or memory list.
Use the button to select Print memory list, then press the OK button.
The memory list stored in memory is printed.
To print a specified document:
1. Use the button to select Print specified doc., then press the OK button.
2. Use the Numeric buttons, or the button to select the transaction number (TX/RX no.) of the document you want to print, then press the OK button.
Caution
No mark: Indicates a black and white document.
: Indicates a color document.
: Indicates the machine is receiving/printing a black and white document.
&: Indicates the machine is receiving/printing a color document.
3. Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button.
If you select Yes, only the first page of the document will be printed. If you select No, all the pages of the document stored in memory will be printed.
To print other documents, repeat the procedure from steps 2 and 3.
4. Press the Back button or Stop button.
Caution
1. Load paper.
Refer to Loading Paper .
2. Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button.
The Fax settings screen is displayed.
3. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.
4. Use the button to select Print all RX docs, then press the OK button.
5. Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button.
Caution
Deleting a Document in Memory
1. Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button.
The Fax settings screen is displayed.
2. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.
3. Use the button to select Delete specified doc., then press the OK button.
4. Use the button to select the transaction number (TX/RX no.) of the document you want to delete, then press the OK button.
Caution
No mark: Indicates a black and white document.
: Indicates a color document.
: Indicates the machine is receiving/printing a black and white document.
&: Indicates the machine is receiving/printing a color document.
5. Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button.
To delete other documents, repeat the procedure from steps 4 and 5.
6. Press the Back button or Stop button.
1. Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button.
The Fax settings screen is displayed.
2. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.
3. Use the button to select Delete all documents, then press the OK button.
4. Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button.
Caution
This function is not available while the machine is receiving a fax.
To save a document on a USB flash drive
You can save sent/received faxes on a USB flash drive as PDF files using the Operation Panel of the machine.
Caution
1. Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button.
The Fax settings screen is displayed.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the Direct Print Port.
3. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.
4. Use the button to select Save specified doc. or Save all documents, then press the OK button.
All the documents are saved on the USB flash drive.
Proceed to step 5.
5. Use the button to select the transaction number (TX/RX no.) of the document you want to save, then press the OK button.
The specified document is saved on the USB flash drive.
Caution
No mark: Indicates a black and white document.
: Indicates a color document.
: Indicates the machine is receiving/printing a black and white document.
&: Indicates the machine is receiving/printing a color document.
While the transaction number is displayed, pressing the button or the Tone button shows the transaction time or fax/telephone number on the LCD. Each time you press the
button or the Tone button, the information on the LCD changes.
6. Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button.
To save other documents, repeat the procedure from steps 5 and 6.
7. Press the Back button or Stop button.
Caution
- Folder name: CANON_SC\FAXDOC\0001
- File name (file extension: PDF): Running numbers, starting from FAX_0001
- File date: The date and time of saving as set in the machine.
Importing Faxes Saved on a USB Flash Drive to the Computer
You can import faxes saved on a USB flash drive to the computer.
After saving faxes, connect the USB flash drive to the computer, then import the data using Windows Explorer.
Cause and solution
Check page size
Paper other than A4, Letter-, or Legal-sized* paper is loaded.
Load A4, Letter-, or Legal-sized paper.
* Legal may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase.
Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper
Caution
If you cut plain paper into small size such as 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm, 4" x 8" / 101.6 x 203.2 mm, 5" x 7" / 13 x 18 cm, or 2.16" x 3.58" / 55.0 x 91.0 mm (Card size) to perform trial print, it can cause paper jams.
Caution
1. Prepare paper.
Align the edges of paper. If paper is curled, flatten it.
Caution
2. Load paper.
(1) Open the Paper Support, and open the support as an extension.
(2) Open the Paper Output Tray gently.
(3) Slide the Paper Guides (A) to open them, and load the paper in the center of the Rear Tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING YOU.
(4) Slide the Paper Guides (A) to align them with both sides of the paper stack.
Do not slide the Paper Guides too hard. The paper may not be fed properly.
Caution
Caution
Caution
After loading paper
Loading Documents in the ADF
You can load documents to copy, fax, or scan in the ADF.
Caution
To scan a document at optimum quality, load it on the Platen Glass.
1. Make sure that any original has been removed from the Platen Glass.
2. Load a document in the ADF.
(1) Open the Document Tray.
(2) Insert the document in the Document Tray until you hear a beep sound.
Load the document WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING UP in the Document Tray.
Caution
When you set the alarm to be silent in Device user settings of Device settings, the alarm will not beep even if the document is inserted in the Document Tray.
(3) Adjust the Document Guides to match the width of the document.
Do not slide the Document Guides too hard. The document may not be fed properly.
Cause and solution
Change the paper A4/LTR/Legal Plain paper
The page size setting is set to a size other than A4, Letter-, or Legal-size. Set Page size to A4, 8.5"x11"(LTR), or Legal (or 8.5"x14") and Media type to Plain paper to print received faxes.
* Legal may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase.
Cause and solution
Fax info does not match
Transmission has been canceled because the machine could not detect the recipient's fax machine information or the information did not match the dialed number. This message is displayed when Check RX fax info is set to ON.
Cause and solution
Reception rejected
Reception has been rejected because the fax matches the fax rejection condition specified by Fax reception reject.
Cause and solution
Waiting for report
When OFF is selected for Auto print in FAX user settings, a report will not be printed and stored in memory. Select ON for Auto print, then print the report.