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Problems Receiving Faxes

Content Id: 8202028400


Issue

Cause and solution

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Cause and solution

Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax
Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax

•Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax

Cause and solution

Check 1: Is the power turned on?

You cannot receive faxes if the power is turned off. Press the ON button to turn the power on.
If you unplugged the power cord without turning off the power (the POWER lamp is lit), reconnecting it turns on the power automatically.
If you unplugged the power cord after pressing the ON button to turn off the power (the POWER lamp is off), reconnect it, then press the ON button to turn on the power.
If the power was turned off due to power failure, etc., the power is automatically turned on when the power failure is resolved.

A: ON button (POWER lamp)

B: FAX Memory lamp

Caution

Confirm that the POWER lamp is off before unplugging the power cord, then unplug the power cord.

If a power failure occurs or you unplug the power cord, all faxes stored in the machine's memory are deleted.

Caution

If the faxes stored in the machine's memory are deleted by a power failure or unplugging the power cord, the list of the faxes deleted from the machine's memory (MEMORY CLEAR REPORT) will be printed after turning the machine on.

Cause and solution

Check 2: Is the machine's memory full?

Print the received faxes stored in the machine's memory or save them on the USB flash drive, delete them from the machine's memory, and have the sender resend the faxes.

If the sending faxes is not complete or the machine was not able to print the received faxes, these faxes are stored in the machine's memory.

If an error occurred during a fax transmission, the document is not stored in the machine's memory.

In the following cases, the machine is not able to print the received fax and will automatically store the fax in its memory.

The amount of remaining ink is insufficient to print a fax.
Paper has run out.
A different size of paper from that specified by Page size is loaded.
Page size is set to other than A4, Letter, LTR, or Legal.

Caution

Some of page sizes are not available depending on the country or region of purchase.

Media type is set to other than Plain paper.
Do not print is selected for Received documents in Auto print settings under Fax settings.
You pressed the Stop button to cancel printing of a received fax.

Caution

If you unplug the power cord of the machine, all faxes stored in the machine's memory are deleted.

You can print or delete the faxes stored in the machine's memory. You can also save the received faxes stored in the machine's memory on the USB flash drive.

To print a document in the machine's memory:

Refer to [ Printing a Document in Machine's Memory ] within this webpage.

To delete a document in the machine's memory:

Refer to [ Deleting a Document in Machine's Memory ] within this webpage.

To save a document on a USB flash drive

Refer to [ Saving a Document in Machine's Memory to USB Flash Drive ] within this webpage.

Caution

When confirming, printing, or deleting a document stored in the machine's 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 (MEMORY LIST) first.

For details on how to print MEMORY LIST, see [ Printing a Document in Machine's Memory ] within this webpage.

Printing a Document in Machine's Memory

You can print a specified document in the machine's memory or print all the documents in its memory at a time.

When printing a specified document, you specify it by its transaction number. If you do not know the transaction number for your target document, print the list of documents (MEMORY LIST) first.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Load paper.

3. Press the FAX button.

The Fax standby screen is displayed.

4. Press the Menu button.

The FAX menu screen is displayed.

5. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.

Caution

If no document is stored in the machine's memory, No documents in memory is displayed on the LCD.

6. Use the button to select a print menu, then press the OK button.

Caution

When Change the paper A4/LTR/LGL Plain paper is displayed on the LCD, the paper settings are incorrect.

In FAX paper settings, set Page size to A4, Letter, LTR, or Legal. Set Media type to Plain paper.

* Some of page sizes are not available depending on the country or region of purchase.

You can select the following print menus.

Print memory list

You can print a list of the documents in the machine's memory (MEMORY LIST).

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.

A transaction number from "0001" to "4999" on MEMORY LIST indicates a document being sent. A transaction number from "5001" to "9999" on MEMORY LIST indicates a document being received.

Print specified doc.

You can specify the document and print it.

If you select this menu, the document selection screen is displayed.

Caution

A transaction number from "0001" to "4999" indicates a document being sent. A transaction number from "5001" to "9999" indicates a document being received.
Each mark before the transaction number indicates the following:

No mark: Indicates a black and white document.

: Indicates a color document.

: Indicates the document during transmission.

: Indicates the document sent with sequential broadcasting.

By pressing the button or the Tone button, the transaction number displayed on the LCD is switched to transaction time or fax/telephone number.

Specify the document and print it following the procedure below.

1. Use the button to select the transaction number (TX/RX no.) of the document you want to print, then press the OK button.

2. Use the button to select whether to print only the first page of the document, then press the OK button.

If you select Yes:

Only the first page of the document will be printed.

The document is still stored in the machine's memory.

If you select No:

All pages of the document will be printed.

The screen to confirm whether to delete the printed document in the machine's memory is displayed.

If you select Yes using the button and press the OK button, the printed document in the machine's memory is deleted.

Caution

If there is not the specified document in the machine's memory, No document is displayed, and the machine returns to the previous screen.
To return to the Fax standby screen, press the Stop button.

Print all RX docs

You can print all the received documents in the machine's memory.

If you select this menu, the confirmation screen is displayed.

If you select Yes using the button and press the OK button, all the documents in the machine's memory will be printed.

Each time a document is printed, the screen to confirm whether to delete the printed document in the machine's memory is displayed.

If you select Yes using the button and press the OK button, the printed document in the machine's memory is deleted.

Deleting a Document in Machine's Memory

You can delete a specified document in the machine's memory or delete all the documents in its memory at a time.

Caution

When deleting a specified document, you specify it by its transaction number. If you do not know the transaction number for your target document, print the list of documents (MEMORY LIST) first.

-⋗ Refer to [ Printing a Document in Machine's Memory ] within this webpage.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Press the FAX button.

The Fax standby screen is displayed.

3. Press the Menu button.

The FAX menu screen is displayed.

4. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.

Caution

If no document is stored in the machine's memory, No documents in memory is displayed on the LCD.

5. Use the button to select a delete menu, then press the OK button.

You can select the following delete menus.

Del. specified doc.

You can specify the document and delete it.

If you select this menu, the document selection screen is displayed.

Caution

A transaction number from "0001" to "4999" indicates a document being sent. A transaction number from "5001" to "9999" indicates a document being received.
Each mark before the transaction number indicates the following:

No mark: Indicates a black and white document.

: Indicates a color document.

: Indicates the document during transmission.

: Indicates the document sent with sequential broadcasting.

By pressing the button or the Tone button, the transaction number displayed on the LCD is switched to transaction time or fax/telephone number.

Specify the document and delete it following the procedure below.

1. Use the button to select the transaction number (TX/RX no.) of the document you want to delete, then press the OK button.

The confirmation screen is displayed.

2. Use the button to select the transaction number of the document you want to delete, then press the OK button.

The specified document will be deleted from machine's memory.

Caution

If there is not the specified document in the machine's memory, No document is displayed, and the machine returns to the previous screen.
To return to the Fax standby screen, press the Stop button.

Delete all docs

You can delete all the documents in the machine's memory.

If you select this menu, the confirmation screen is displayed.

If you select Yes using the button and press the OK button, all the documents in the machine's memory will be deleted.

Saving a Document in Machine's Memory to USB Flash Drive

You can save the received faxes stored in the machine's memory to the USB flash drive as PDF files using the operation panel of the machine.

You can save a specified document in the machine's memory to the USB flash drive or save all the documents in its memory to the USB flash drive at a time.

Caution

Do not remove the USB flash drive from the machine until saving is complete.
For safety reasons, we recommend backing up faxes saved on a USB flash drive to another media periodically to avoid unexpected accidents.
We assume no responsibility for damage to or loss of data for whatever reason even within the warranty period.

Caution

When saving a specified document, you specify it by its transaction number. If you do not know the transaction number for your target document, print the list of documents (MEMORY LIST) first.

-⋗ Refer to [ Printing a Document in Machine's Memory ] within this webpage.

After saving the fax in the machine's memory to the USB flash drive, the fax is still stored in the machine's memory.

For details on how to delete the fax in the machine's memory, see [ Deleting a Document in Machine's Memory ] within this webpage.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB flash drive port.

3. Press the FAX button.

The Fax standby screen is displayed.

4. Press the Menu button.

The FAX menu screen is displayed.

5. Use the button to select Memory reference, then press the OK button.

Caution

If no document is stored in the machine's memory, No documents in memory is displayed on the LCD.

6.Use the button to select a save menu, then press the OK button.

You can select the following save menus.

Save specified doc.

You can specify the document and save it.

If you select this menu, the document selection screen is displayed.

Caution

A transaction number from "0001" to "4999" indicates a document being sent. A transaction number from "5001" to "9999" indicates a document being received.
Each mark before the transaction number indicates the following:

No mark: Indicates a black and white document.

: Indicates a color document.

: Indicates the document during transmission.

: Indicates the document sent with sequential broadcasting.

By pressing the button or the Tone button, the transaction number displayed on the LCD is switched to transaction time or fax/telephone number.

By using the button to select the transaction number (TX/RX no.) of the document you want to save and pressing the OK button, the specified document is saved on the USB flash drive.

Caution

If there is not the specified document in the machine's memory, No document is displayed, and the machine returns to the previous screen.
To return to the Fax standby screen, press the Stop button.

Save all documents

You can save all the received documents in the machine's memory.

If you select this menu, the confirmation screen is displayed.

If you select Yes using the button and press the OK button, all the documents in the machine's memory will be saved to the USB flash drive.

Caution

You can save up to 50 pages of fax as one PDF file.
You can save up to 2000 PDF files on a USB flash drive.
Faxes are saved according to the order of the transaction number when Save all documents is selected.
If the USB flash drive is removed or becomes full while saving faxes is in progress, the error message is displayed on the LCD. Press the OK button to dismiss the error.
The folder and file name of faxes saved on the USB flash drive is as follows:

- 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.

For details on how to set the date and time:

-⋗ [ Setting the Date and Time ]

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.

Document Stored in Machine's Memory

Cause and solution

Check 3: Does an error occur during reception?

Ensure that a message is displayed on the LCD. When a message is displayed on the LCD, check the cause.

-⋗ [ A Message for Faxing Is Displayed on the LCD ]

-⋗ [ A Support Code Is Displayed ]

Print ACTIVITY REPORT and check for an error.

Cause and solution

Check 4: Is the telephone line cable connected to the external device jack?

Reconnect it to the telephone line jack.

To use the fax features of the machine, you can enter the fax settings through the Easy setup.

Starting Easy setup

(1) Press the button to display the Setup menu.

(2) Use the button to select Fax settings, then press the OK button.

(3) Use the button to select Easy setup, then press the OK button.

(4) Use the button to select Start setup, then press the OK button.

Easy setup starts up.

Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the settings in accordance with the operating environment.

When "Connect your TEL line system to the device's LINE jack" is displayed

Connect the machine to a telephone jack with the supplied telephone line cable, then press the OK button.

A basic connection method is shown in this figure. For other connection methods, refer to [ Connecting the Telephone Line ].
Users in Europe: If you prepare your own telephone line cable, be sure it is a 6-wire telephone line cable.

When a message to prompt connection of a telephone or an answering machine is displayed

If you want to connect a telephone or an answering machine, remove the Cap, connect a telephone or an answering machine with a telephone line cable and press the OK button.

If you do not want to connect a telephone or an answering machine, just press the OK button.

Do not use a telephone jack line duplexer.
Users in UK: Use a B.T. adapter for connection as required.

When "Select line type" is displayed

If you want to connect to:

the telephone jack on the wall directly
a PBX extension line or an xDSL splitter

Use the button to select Telephone line, then press the OK button.

If you want to connect to:

an internet telephone
an xDSL modem
an ISDN line

Use the button to select IP telephone line, then press the OK button.

When "Telephone line type" is displayed

You can select Touch tone or Rotary pulse.

Use the button to select your Telephone line type, then press the OK button.

When "Ans. machine on tel." is displayed (in case fax and telephone are on the same line)

If you want to use an answering machine,

Use the button to select Use, then press the OK button.

If you do not want to use an answering machine,

Use the button to select Do not use, then press the OK button.

After finishing Easy setup, enter the Setup menu again and make other settings.

Setting Up the FAX

The connection method differs depending on your telephone line.

If you connect the machine to wall telephone line directly/If you connect the machine with the xDSL splitter:

-⋗ Refer to [ Basic Connection ] within this webpage.

If you connect the machine to another line such as an xDSL:

-⋗ Refer to [ Connecting Various Lines ] within this webpage.

If the connection is incorrect, the machine cannot send/receive faxes. Connect the machine correctly.

Caution

- Do not connect fax machines and/or telephones in parallel (US and Canada only).

If two or more fax machines and/or telephones are connected in parallel, the following problems may occur and the machine may not operate properly.

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.

If you cannot avoid parallel connections, set the receive mode to TEL priority mode, understanding that the above problems may occur. You will only be able to receive faxes manually.

Basic Connection

Make sure that the machine is turned off, connect one end of supplied telephone line cable to the telephone line jack near the "LINE" mark of the machine, then connect the other end to the telephone line jack on the wall or to the telephone line jack of the xDSL splitter.

When you connect the telephone to the machine, make sure that the machine is turned off, connect one end of the modular cable to the external device jack near the "EXT." mark of the machine, then connect the other end to the telephone line jack of the telephone.

Caution

Be sure to connect the telephone line before the machine is turned on. If you connect the telephone line when the machine is turned on, turn the machine off and disconnect the power plug. Wait for 1 minute then connect the telephone line and power plug.

Caution

Before connecting a telephone or answering machine, remove the Telephone connector cap.
For users in the UK:

If the connector of the external device cannot be connected to the jack on the machine, you will need to purchase a B.T. adapter to connect as follows:

Attach the B.T. adapter to the modular cable connecting the external device, then connect the B.T. adapter to the external device jack.

Connecting Various Lines

This section introduces how to connect 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

xDSL is the generic term for the high speed digital communication technology with telephone line such as ADSL/HDSL/SDSL/VDSL.

Connecting to an Internet Telephone

A. Digital Subscriber Line

B. xDSL modem (splitter may not be built-in to the modem)

C. Broadband router compatible with Internet Telephone

D. Computer

E. Telephone or answering machine

F. WAN (Wide Area Network) port

G. LAN (Local Area Network) port

H. TEL port

I. LINE port

* Port configurations and names may vary depending on the product.

Caution

When connecting to the xDSL line, select the same line type as you are subscribing to in Telephone line type.

-⋗ Refer to [ Setting the Telephone Line Type ] within this webpage.

Connecting to an xDSL

A. Analog 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.

-⋗ Refer to [ Setting the Telephone Line Type ] within this webpage.

Connecting to an ISDN Line

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

Telephone line type will not appear in countries or regions where Rotary pulse is not supported.
You can print User's data list to check the current setting.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Press the Setup button.

The Setup menu screen is displayed.

3. Use the button to select Fax settings, then press the OK button.

4. Use the button to select FAX user settings, then press the OK button.

5. Use the button to select Telephone line type, then press the OK button.

6. Use the button to select a telephone line type, then press the OK button.

Rotary pulse

Select when your telephone line type is pulse dialing.

Touch tone

Select when your telephone line type is tone dialing.

Caution

The * (asterisk) on the LCD indicates the current setting.

7. Press the FAX button to return to the Fax standby screen.

Connecting the Telephone Line

Cause and solution

Check 5: Is a different size of paper from that specified by Page size loaded?

If a different size of paper from that specified by Page size is loaded for printing faxes, the received faxes will not be printed and will be stored in the machine's memory (Memory Reception). Load the same size of paper as that specified by Page size, then press the OK button on the machine.

Cause and solution

Check 6: Is Page size set to other than A4, Letter, LTR, or Legal?

If Page size is set to other than A4, Letter, LTR, or Legal, the received fax will not be printed and will be stored in the machine's memory (Memory Reception). Set Page size to A4, Letter, LTR, or Legal.

Caution

Some of page sizes are not available depending on the country or region of purchase.

Cause and solution

Check 7: Is Media type set to other than Plain paper?

If Media type is set to other than Plain paper, the received fax will not be printed and will be stored in the machine's memory (Memory Reception). Set Media type to Plain paper.

Cause and solution

Check 8: Is paper loaded?

If paper is not loaded, received faxes will be stored in the machine's memory without being printed (Memory Reception). Load paper, then press the OK button.

Cause and solution

Check 9: Is the amount of remaining ink sufficient to print a fax?

If the amount of remaining ink is insufficient to print, received faxes will be stored in the machine's memory without being printed (Memory Reception). Replace the FINE cartridge, then print the faxes in the machine's memory.

-⋗ [ Document Stored in Machine's Memory ]

Caution

If the machine was receiving faxes in the fax mode, printing will start automatically after the FINE cartridge is replaced.

-⋗ [ Replacing a FINE Cartridge ]

You can set the machine to forcibly print a received fax even if the ink has run out.

Set Print when no ink in Auto print settings under Fax settings to Print.

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 the machine's memory.

If the ink has already run out, we recommend that Do not print be selected for Received documents in Auto print settings under Fax settings to store the received fax in the machine's memory. After you replace the FINE cartridge and select Print for Received documents in Auto print settings, the fax stored in the machine's memory will be printed automatically.

Cause and solution

Check 10: Is the machine set to the appropriate receive mode?

Check the receive mode setting and change it to a mode suited to your connection if necessary.

When you need to replace a FINE cartridge, follow the procedure below.

Caution

- Handling FINE cartridge -

Do not touch the electrical contacts (A) or print head nozzle (B) on a FINE cartridge. The machine may not print properly if you touch them.

If you remove a FINE cartridge, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with the FINE cartridge removed.
Use a new FINE cartridge for replacement. Installing a used FINE cartridge may cause the nozzles to clog. Furthermore, with such a FINE cartridge, the machine will not be able to inform you when to replace the FINE cartridge properly.
Once a FINE cartridge has been installed, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the open. This will cause the FINE cartridge to dry out, and the machine may not operate properly when it is reinstalled. To maintain optimal printing quality, use a FINE cartridge within six months of first use.

Caution

If a FINE cartridge runs out of ink, you can print with either color or black FINE cartridge, in whichever ink remains, only for a while. However the print quality may be reduced compared to when printing with both cartridges. We recommend to use a new FINE cartridge in order to obtain optimum qualities. Even when printing with one ink only, print with leaving the empty FINE cartridge installed. If either of the color FINE cartridge or black FINE cartridge is not installed, an error occurs and the machine cannot print.
Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and-white printing is specified. Both color ink and black ink are also consumed in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of the print head, which may be necessary to maintain the performance of the machine. When ink runs out, replace the FINE cartridge immediately with a new one.

1. Make sure that the power is turned on, open the front cover (C), then open the paper output tray (D).

2. Open the paper output cover (E).

When the FINE cartridge holder moves to the replacement position, the head cover (F) OPENS AUTOMATICALLY.

Caution

Do not hold the FINE cartridge holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the FINE cartridge holder until it stops completely.

Caution

The head cover will open automatically after you open the paper output cover.

If you have closed the head cover while replacing a FINE cartridge, close the paper output cover, then open it again. Trying to force open the head cover with your hand may cause the machine to malfunction.

Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine.
If the paper output cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE cartridge holder moves to the far right and the Alarm lamp lights. In this case, close the paper output cover, then open it again.

3. Remove the empty FINE cartridge.

(1) Push down the ink cartridge lock lever until it clicks.

(2) Remove the FINE cartridge.

Caution

Handle the FINE cartridge carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area.
Discard the empty FINE cartridge according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.

4. Prepare a new FINE cartridge.

(1) Take a new FINE cartridge out of its package and remove the protective tape (G) gently.

Caution

If you shake a FINE cartridge, ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area. Handle a FINE cartridge carefully.
Be careful not to stain your hands and the surrounding area with ink on the removed protective tape.
Do not reattach the protective tape once you have removed it. Discard it according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
Do not touch the electrical contacts or print head nozzle on a FINE cartridge. The machine may not print properly if you touch them.

5. Install the FINE cartridge.

(1) Insert the new FINE cartridge straight into the FINE cartridge holder all the way until it touches the back.

The color FINE cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the black FINE cartridge should be installed into the right slot.

Caution

Insert the FINE cartridge gently so that it does not hit the electrical contacts on the FINE cartridge holder.

(2) Push up the ink cartridge lock lever to lock the FINE cartridge into place.

The FINE cartridge is locked into place when the ink cartridge lock lever clicks.

Caution

Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly.

The machine cannot print unless both the color FINE cartridge and black FINE cartridge are installed. Be sure to install both cartridges.

6. Close the paper output cover (H).

Caution

If the error message appears after the paper output cover is closed, take appropriate action.

-⋗ [ A Support Code Is Displayed ]

When you start printing after replacing the FINE cartridge, the machine starts cleaning the print head automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the print head.
If the print head is out of alignment, as indicated by misaligned printed ruled lines or similar symptoms, align the print head.
The machine may make noise during operation.

Replacing a FINE Cartridge

Cause and solution

Check 11: Is FAX RX reject set to ON?

Select OFF for FAX RX reject in Security control under Fax settings.

Cause and solution

Check 12: Are there setting items set Reject in Caller rejection?

If you select Reject for any setting items in Caller rejection in Security control under Fax settings, the machine rejects calls for setting item selected Reject.

Cause and solution

Cause and solution

Cause and solution

Machine Does Not Switch Automatically between Voice and Fax Calls
Machine Does Not Switch Automatically between Voice and Fax Calls

•Machine Does Not Switch Automatically between Voice and Fax Calls

Cause and solution

Check: Is the receive mode set to FAX only mode?

If Fax only mode is selected for Receive mode set. under FAX menu, there will be no automatic switching between voice and fax calls.

Set the receive mode to TEL priority mode, DRPD*1, or Network switch*2.

If the receive mode is TEL priority mode and an answering machine is connected to the machine, check whether a proper message is played back when the answering machine answers.

*1 This setting is available only in the US and Canada.

*2 This setting may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase.

This section describes the preparation necessary for receiving a fax and how to receive a fax.

Preparing for Receiving a Fax

Prepare for receiving a fax according to the following procedure.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Press the FAX button.

The Fax standby screen is displayed.

3. Make sure of the receive mode setting.

Make sure of the receive mode setting displayed on the Fax standby screen.

4. Load paper.

Load the sheets of plain paper.

5. Specify the paper settings as necessary.

This completes the preparation for receiving fax.

When a fax is received, it is printed on the loaded paper automatically.

Receiving a Fax

Depending on the selected receive mode, the receive operation varies.

Caution

You can specify the advanced settings of each receive mode.
If the machine was not able to print a received fax, the machine stores the unprinted fax temporarily in its memory (memory receiving).
You can save received faxes on a USB flash drive as PDF files automatically when receiving a fax.

- When TEL priority mode is selected:

When the call is a fax:

The telephone will ring when a call incomes.

Pick up the handset. If you hear the fax tone, wait for at least 5 seconds after it stops, then hang up the handset.

The machine will receive the fax.

Caution

If the machine will not switch to fax reception, press the FAX button, then the Color or Black button to receive the fax.
To receive a fax without picking up the handset, set Manual/auto switch of the advanced setting to ON. RX start time allows you to specify the number of seconds until the machine switches to fax reception.
If you have subscribed to Duplex Ringing service in Hong Kong, the telephone will ring a specified number of times when there is an incoming call with a fax distinctive ring pattern. Then, the machine will switch to fax reception automatically without the handset being picked up.

The number of times to ring the telephone until switching to fax reception can be changed.

Set the machine to enable you to initiate fax reception from a connected telephone (remote reception).

Caution

When the answering machine is connected to the machine:

If the answering machine is set to the answering mode, set User-friendly RX of the advanced setting to ON. If the call is a fax, the machine will receive the fax automatically.
If the answering mode is turned off on the answering machine, pick up the handset. If you hear the fax tone, wait for at least 5 seconds after it stops, then hang up the handset.
If Manual/auto switch of the advanced setting is set to ON, set RX start time to longer than the time before the answering machine starts playing the answering message. After making this setting, we recommend that you call the answering machine using a mobile phone, etc. to confirm that messages are recorded successfully in the answering machine.
Set your answering machine to answering mode and adjust it as follows:

- The entire message should be no longer than 15 seconds.

- In the message, tell your callers how to send a fax.

When the call is a voice call:

The telephone will ring when a call incomes.

Pick up the handset, and talk on the telephone.

Caution

If the machine unexpectedly switches to fax reception during telephone calls, set User-friendly RX of the advanced setting to OFF.
If Manual/auto switch of the advanced setting is set to ON, you must answer an incoming call by picking up the handset within the time specified in RX start time. Otherwise the machine will switch to fax reception.

- When Fax only mode is selected:

When the call is a fax:

The machine will receive the fax automatically.

Caution

If a telephone is connected to the machine, the telephone will ring when a call incomes.
You can change the number of times to ring the telephone with Incoming ring of the advanced setting.

- When DRPD or Network switch is selected:

When the call is a fax:

The telephone will ring when a call incomes.

The machine will receive the fax automatically when the fax ring pattern is detected.

Caution

You can change the number of times to ring the telephone.

- When the call is a voice call:

The telephone will ring when a call incomes.

When the machine does not detect the fax ring pattern, the telephone will continue ringing.

Pick up the handset, and talk on the telephone.

Caution

To use this feature, you need to subscribe to a compatible service provided by your telephone company.
For DRPD

You need to select the appropriate ring pattern on the machine.

For Network switch

The name of this service varies depending on the country or region of purchase. This setting may not be also available depending on the country or region of purchase.

Receiving Faxes

Cause and solution

Cause and solution

Cause and solution

Quality of Received Fax is Poor
Quality of Received Fax is Poor

•Quality of Received Fax is Poor

Cause and solution

Check 1: Check the scan settings of the sender's fax machine

Ask the sender to adjust the scan settings of the fax machine.

Cause and solution

Check 2: Is ECM RX set to OFF?

Select ON for ECM RX in Adv. communication in Adv. FAX settings under Fax settings.

If ECM RX is enabled, the sender's fax machine resends the fax after correcting errors automatically.

Cause and solution

Check 3: Is the sender's original document or scanning area of the sender's fax machine dirty?

The image quality of the fax is mainly determined by the sender's fax machine. Contact the sender and ask the sender to check whether the scanning area of the fax machine is dirty.

Cause and solution

Check 4: Is ECM transmission/reception enabled although the line/connection is poor, or is the sender's fax machine compatible with ECM?

Select ON for ECM RX in Adv. communication in Adv. FAX settings under Fax settings.
Contact the sender and ask the sender to check whether the machine is set to enable ECM transmission.

If the sender's or recipient's fax machine is not compatible with ECM, the fax will be sent/received without automatic error correction.

Reduce the reception start speed on RX start speed in Adv. communication in Adv. FAX settings under Fax settings.

Cause and solution

Check 5: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings?

Cause and solution

Cause and solution

Cause and solution

Cannot Receive a Color Fax
Cannot Receive a Color Fax

Cannot Receive a Color Fax

Cause and solution

Check: Is ECM RX set to OFF?

If OFF is select for ECM RX in Adv. communication in Adv. FAX settings under Fax settings, the machine cannot receive color faxes. The machine will disconnect the telephone line or receive color faxes in black & white according to the setting of the sender's fax machine.

Set ECM RX to ON.

Cause and solution

Cause and solution

Cause and solution

Errors Often Occur When You Receive a Fax
Errors Often Occur When You Receive a Fax

•Errors Often Occur When You Receive a Fax

Cause and solution

Check 1: Check the telephone line condition or the connection

If the telephone line or connection is poor, reducing the reception start speed may correct the error.

Reduce the reception start speed on RX start speed in Adv. communication in Adv. FAX settings under Fax settings.

Cause and solution

Check 2: Is the sender's fax machine operating normally?

Contact the sender and ask the sender to check whether the fax machine is operating normally.

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