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MF5980dw Facsimile transmission countermeasure - using the one touch function

20th June 2012
When sending facsimile transmissions using the one touch buttons, in very rare cases the machine may transmit to the corresponding one touch button under the one touch cover in error.

Symptom

When sending facsimile transmissions using the one touch buttons, in very rare cases the machine may transmit to the corresponding one touch button under the one touch cover in error.

In the unlikely event this occurs, the fax number for the transmission is displayed on the control panel, at which time the incorrect destination (number) is evident.

Cause

The software that monitors the open / closed status of the one touch cover, may in very rare circumstances incorrectly select the incorrect one touch destination. This may occur if excessive force is applied to the one touch cover.

Detailed Explanation

When a One-touch key is used to select an addressee, in rare circumstances it is possible that a different addressee from the one intended is selected.

At this time, if the start button is pushed without visually confirming the fax number displayed on the control panel, the fax can be sent to an addressee stored in the corresponding one touch number as if the cover was sensed as being open.

As an example, the one touch “01” and “08” keys are located in the same position. If the one-touch cover is open, the “08” addressee is selected. If the one-touch cover is closed, the “01” addressee is selected.

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Countermeasure

If the PANEL version printed in the User data list is 02.49 or earlier, then upgrading is strongly recommended.

[Procedure to check the Panel version on your product]

Push [Report] key on the control panel.
Select “Print list” and push [OK] key.
Select “User data list” and push [OK] key.
Push [OK] key.
Select “Yes” with left arrow key and push [OK] key.
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Confirm the version of PANEL in User data list.

The figure above shows the “PANEL” firmware version of the 02.04, therefore it is strongly recommended that the upgrade is performed as the PANEL version is prior to version 02.50.

PANEL versions of 02.50 or later have already been modified

If the PANEL version is prior to version 02.50, please download the software tool to upgrade the machines PANEL version.

Panel version update tool link

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