Muratec F-360 manual

F-360 Operating Instructions Plain-paper Digital F ax[...]

W elcome … Thank you! Thanks for selecting a Muratec fax machine for your business . Before you begin , please note that before your fax can be used and before you can turn on power to the unit for the first time, there are important precautions to take. Please see page 1.5 for more information.[...]

Trademarks Muratec , the Muratec logo and all Muratec fax product names contained herein are trademarks of Muratec America, Inc . QuardAccess is registered trademark of Muratec America, Inc. E NERGY S TAR is a registered mark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency . Copyright Copyright © 2001 by Muratec America, Inc , All rights rese[...]

Where to set up your fax machine F ollow these guidelines when setting up your fax machine: Away from direct sunlight T o avoid overheating , set up your fax machine aw ay from direct sunlight or a heater . Level, and vibration-free T o avoid damage to the machine or injuries , set the fax machine up in a level, vibration-free location. Avoid extre[...]

P ower requirements Plug in the power cord Plug the power cord carefully and completely into a wall outlet. Do not leave any portion of the electrical cord’s metal plugs exposed. Doing so could cause a fire and poses a risk of electrical shock. Do not share an extension cord connector with other plugs It can cause electrical shock. Do not share a[...]

Do not put furniture or equipment on the power cord Do not put anything on or over the electrical power cord, and do not route the power cord under rugs or carpets. Doing so can damage the power cord or fax, and can cause fire or electrical shock. Avoid temperature fluctuations Sudden changes in temperature can cause damag- ing condensation to form[...]

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These instructions are divided into the following sections . • “Getting started” (page 1.1) describes how to set up your machine , operating tips and some important settings that you should perform before you use your machine . • “Basic operations” (page 2.1) describes the basic operations of the transmission, reception and copying. •[...]

Getting started P ackaging contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 P arts of your machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 Control P anel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3 [...]

Soft keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.17 Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.18 Macro keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.18 F ax[...]

Getting star ted T his c hapter describes how to set up your mac hine , operating tips and some important settings before you use your mac hine P ackaging contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 P arts of your machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

1.1 Getting started P ackaging contents Included in your machine’ s packaging: 1. Main unit with 500-sheet paper cassette installed (paper not included) 2. Drum cartridge 7. AC power cord 3. T oner cartridge 8. Operating instructions and Quick reference 4. Document tray 9. Soft K ey labels 5. Extension paper tray 10. One-touch labels 6. T elephon[...]

1.2 Getting started 9 AC power switch — Turns your fax machine on and off . 10 AC power jack — Where you plug in the AC power cord. 11 Bypass tray — Open the bypass tray to use the paper that is not set in the paper cassette. It can hold up to 50 sheets of paper . F or details about paper capacity of the bypass tray , see “Specifications, ?[...]

1.3 Getting started 1 Soft Keys — Soft Keys are shortcut keys . If the light above any one of these keys glows, that means the setting programmed into that key is active. Y ou can assign some functions into these eight keys as you want. (See page 3.17 for details.) The following functions are assigned at the factory: Soft Key 1: COMM . CANCEL / C[...]

1.4 Getting started 7 MENU — Any function can be started by first pressing this key and then enter- ing the function number . 8 TEL INDEX — Press to display one-touc h and speed-dial entries sorted alphanumerically , as in a telephone directory . (See page 3.8.) 9 ENTER — This key confirms user settings, begins operations , and moves through [...]

1.5 Getting started Pick an installation spot Where should you install your fax machine? The location should be: • Clean — Dust build-up can damage your fax. (However , do not use a cover!) • In the open — Allow at least 12 inches of clearance around your machine. Be sure that you never cover the machine. Its vents must be able to “breath[...]

1.6 Getting started 3 Unpack a new toner cartridge from its carton. Then, holding the toner car- tridge with both hands, slowly shake it to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Note: Do not touch the roller of the toner cartridge. 4 Gently install the toner cartridge in the printer , making sure the toner car- tridge’s two pins fit i[...]

Plug in and power up 1 Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the LINE jack on the machine’ s rear side and the other end into a standard telephone wall jack. 2 Plug the non-pronged end of the AC power cord into the AC power cord jack on the right rear side of the machine and the pronged end into a 120 V electri- cal outlet (preferably on a[...]

Loading paper in paper cassette Before you load paper , note the following: • After you load paper in fax’s cassette , you must “tell” your machine what size paper you loaded: letter -, legal- or half letter -sized. Y ou can do this by the “Setting of the paper size” operation. (See pg 1.9.) Note: If you will be using letter -sized pape[...]

1.9 Getting started Setting of the P aper Size Default setting: Letter -sized paper When you change the size of paper in the paper cassette, you must also change the paper size setting, as shown below . 1 Press MENU ,2 ,1 ,0 ,1 , ENTER . The LCD shows: 2 T o select the paper size in the 1st cassette, select “1st Cassette” using the cursor key a[...]

1.10 Getting started Symbol and terms In this manual, the following symbols and terms are used, make sure you know what they mean. CA UTION This symbol indicates how to avoid personal injury . Important: This instruction describes conditions or incorrect operations that could cause damage to your machine. Note: A note describes helpful hints, restr[...]

1.11 Getting started Searching the functions using the cursor key Even if you don’t remember the exact commands needed for an operation, you can search for and enter almost all of your unit’ s functions using the MENU key , Cursor key and the ENTER key . Note: Y ou can also search for any function with the function table (see page 1.13). Keep a[...]

1.12 Getting started Entering characters Some settings give you a chance to enter characters; for your TTI, remote fax’s name or others. T o enter letters or other characters, use the following guidelines: Using numeric keypad to enter characters Y ou can enter 40 letters, digits or symbols (and space) using the numeric keypad as shown in the cha[...]

1.13 Getting started Function table Note: Y our machine can print a function list. It lists the functions available on your fax mac hine and the keystrokes needed to comple te them. T o print a function list, press MENU ,5 ,1 ,0 ,1 . Level one function Level two function Level three function Summary of setting Default setting P age 1. Autodial Entr[...]

1.14 Getting started *3: This option appears only if the optional NIC (network interface card) has been installed. *4: This option appears only if the optional printer controller has been installed. F or details see the operating instructions in cluded with the printer controller kit. Level one function Level two function Level three function Summa[...]

1.15 Getting started *4: This option appears only if the optional printer controller has been installed. F or details see the operating instructions in cluded with the printer controller kit. *5: This option appears only if the optional Internet fax kit has been installed. F or details see the operating instructions incl uded with the Internet fax [...]

1.16 Getting started *2: This option appears only if the optional RS-232C interface has been installed. *3: This option appears only if the optional NIC (network interface card) has been installed. *4: This option appears only if the optional printer controller has been installed. F or details see the operating instructions in cluded with the print[...]

1.17 Getting started Level one function Level two function Level three function Summary of setting Default setting P age 9. User Install Set-up the following settings: • Language on the LCD and Lists English • Current Day and Time — • Automatically Daylight saving time Off • F ax reception mode F ax Ready 1.18 • Phone dialing type T one[...]

1.18 Getting started EasyStart software is already installed on your Muratec fax machine . It guides you through the process of entering the following settings. These settings you make here can alwa ys be changed later . • Language on the LCD and Lists • Current Day and Time • Automatically Daylight saving time • F ax reception mode • Pho[...]

1.19 Getting started 4 The LCD now shows the current calendar/clock setting , with a cursor appear- ing on the first digit. 5 Use the numeric keypad to enter the correct date and time , using a MMDDYY format for the date and 24-hour format for the time . F or instance, to set 2:30 PM on September 27, 2001, press 0 9 2 7 0 1 1 4 3 0, which results i[...]

1.20 Getting started 20 Press ENTER . The LCD will show: 21 Use the numeric keypad to enter characters . The name may be up to 22 char- acters in length. Regarding entering characters , see page 1.12. Note: If you make a mistake, press CANCEL to erase to the left. T o change just one character in the name , move the cursor by cursor key . Press CAN[...]

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Basic Operations T his c hapter describes the basic operation of the transmission, reception and copying Sending faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 Receiving faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

2.1 Basic operation Guidelines Before you begin the fax sending, please read the following guidelines. Acceptable document sizes Y ou can set up to 80 sheets of letter -sized document in the ADF at one time . However , it’ s possible to fax a piece of paper as small as a notepad sheet or one up to three feet long. The acceptable dimensions (width[...]

2.2 Basic operation Mixing resolution and contrast in a multiple page When you send a document with more than one page, you can select different reso- lutions and contrasts for each page. Insert your documents, select resolution and contrast for the first page, dial and press ST ART . Before starting to scan the next page, select resolution and con[...]

2.3 Basic operation When the Quick memory Tx is off: If this message appears, press [Y es] to tell your fax to send the document stored in the memory , or press [No] to erase all pages stored during the current operation (but not previous operations). Note: If you don’t operate your machine within 60 seconds , the machine automati- cally erase th[...]

2.4 Basic operation This command number appears on the first line of the LCD for a few seconds: Y ou’ll need to know this command number if you later wish to cancel the transmission or to print a stored document (see pages 2.6–2.7). 5 Now , everything is up to the machines — yours and the one you’re dialing . • If the fax has been set for[...]

2.5 Basic operation Redialing Automatically fax redialing If your fax call fails, your machine automatically redials it. In this Auto Redial mode , your fax automatically redials the number up to two times at one minute inter- vals. Note: Y ou can change the redial time and interval settings . (See “Changing redial settings, ” page 4.5.) While [...]

2.6 Basic operation Reviewing or canceling commands Y our fax machine can store many “jobs” in its memory . It also keeps track of eac h command by assigning it a command number . Delayed commands , redial attempts and current fax transmissions are all stored in your fax machine’ s memory and given a command number . Y our machine can store u[...]

2.7 Basic operation If you want to go back to reviewing or canceling other command, press [No] . If you don’t want to cancel any more numbers , press STOP . The machine returns to standby mode. Printing a delayed command list Y our machine can print a command list which tells you: • The command’s identification number • The phone number , o[...]

2.8 Basic operation Answering calls manually In any reception mode, you can always answer calls manually if you have an optional handset installed. Just pic k it up, as you would if using a normal phone. If you hear someone speaking to you, use your optional handset to speak back. If you hear fax tones (“beep — beep — beep”), press ST ART a[...]

2.9 Basic operation T el/F ax Ready mode The T el/F ax Ready mode is a combination of the T el Ready and F ax Ready modes. Use it if: • An optional handset is installed on your fax machine and • Y ou’re using the machine as both a telephone and a fax machine In this mode: Y our fax machine rings the number of times you’ve identified in the [...]

2.10 Basic operation Y our fax machine also doubles as a convenience copier . T o make copies with your fax machine: 1 Press COPY to change to Copy mode. When the machine is in the Copy mode, the LCD shows: 2 Place your original document in ADF face up just as you would send a fax. 3 As needed, set the following: • Adjust resolution mode and cont[...]

2.11 Basic operation 3 If necessary , select desired resolution, contrast, reduction ratio . 4 Press ST ART to begin the copying process. Memory overflow message If you’ve stored too much information in your machine’ s memory , a “Memory Overflow” message may appear on the LCD . If the memory overflow occurred at the first page: Press STOP [...]

2.12 Basic operation Y our fax machine can also be used as a phone, if you have an optional handset installed. The following is a brief look at the machine’s telephone features . Dialing a telephone number 1 Pick up the optional handset. Y ou will hear a dial tone. 2 Dial the number by the using numeric keypad. — or — Press the one-touch key [...]

2.13 Basic operation Attaching an optional handset Y ou may purchase an optional handset for your fax machine . Here is how to attac h the handset. 1 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver , attach the handset cradle to the left side of your machine, using the screws included with the cradle. 2 Plug one end of the handset cord (it’s curled) into the P[...]

T his c hapter describes convenient features of your mac hine . Autodialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 9 Delayed transmission . . [...]

Y our fax machine’ s autodialer stores your most frequently called phone and fax numbers for instant recall so you don’t have to remember them. It’ s something like an electronic phone book. Autodialer basics How do you autodial? There are two kinds of autodialer numbers. The difference between the two is how you dial them: Type How to dial A[...]

Using one-touch keys Y our fax machine stores up to 56 one-touch numbers using the keys marked 01 – 56 . Entering or changing a one-touch number 1 Press MENU ,1 ,1 ,0 ,1 , ENTER . The LCD shows the empty one-touch number: Note: If a one-touch number other than 01 appears on the LCD , it means that you have already entered a number for 01 . 2 Usin[...]

Advanced features 3 Press ENTER . The LCD shows: Important: If you want to quit without erasing the one-touch number you’ve selected, press [No] . The fax will return to step 2. 4 Press [Y es] to erase the number . T o erase another one-touch number , repeat steps 2–4. Otherwise, press STOP to return to standby mode. Printing a list of one-touc[...]

Advanced features Using speed-dial numbers Y our fax machine will store up to 244 speed-dial numbers, designated by three-digit identifier codes from 001 through 244. Entering or changing a speed-dial number 1 Press MENU ,1 ,2 ,0 ,1 , ENTER . The LCD shows: Note: If a speed-dial number other than 001 appears on the LCD , it means you have already e[...]

Advanced features 4 Press [Y es] to erase the number . T o erase another one-touch number , repeat steps 2–4. Or press STOP to return to standby mode. Printing a list of speed-dial numbers Y ou can easily print a list of your speed-dial numbers . The list includes each number’ s three-digit identifier , the Location ID (if any) and fax/telephon[...]

Advanced features 3 Use the numeric keypad to enter the three-digit identifier for the speed-dial number you want to dial. As the machine dials , it shows the number on the LCD : Note: Remember that your fax machine’ s monitor speaker is not a speakerphone . If you dialed using the monitor speaker , pick up the handset to speak to the person that[...]

6 The LCD will display the next empty group number . If you do want to enter numbers for another group number , go back to step 2. If you do not want to enter any more numbers , press STOP to return to standby mode. Erasing a call group 1 Press MENU ,1 ,3 ,0 ,2 , ENTER . The LCD shows: 2 Using the cursor key , select the group number you want to er[...]

EasyDial directory dialing EasyDial directory dialing makes your autodialer even more like an electronic phone book. EasyDial sorts and displays numbers alphabetically according to their Location ID s, so you can find them and dial them easily . T o dial using EasyDial: 1 F or a regular phone call : Pick up the optional handset. Note: T o make a re[...]

Advanced features The fastest wa y to fax one document to many recipients is to broadcast it. In an ordinary broadcast, you send the fax as you normally would, except you just add more fax numbers. Y ou can enter up to 330 numbers: • 30 manually-dialed numbers AND • 300 autodialer numbers OR 1 call group with all 300 autodialer numbers Y ou can[...]

Advanced features 5 Press ENTER to save the setting . 6 Press ST ART . Y our machine will scan your document into the memory and return to standby mode, while showing this on the LCD : This means your fax machine is “reserved” for the dela yed broadcast you just programmed, but it can still be used to send and receive faxes or to make copies if[...]

Advanced features T ake advantage of lower evening and weekend long-distance rates with delayed transmission. Y our fax machine can store up to 99 delayed commands , eac h of which you can program up to 31 days in advance . Important: If you program all 99 delayed transmission commands , no further memory transmission is possible until one or more [...]

Advanced features Batch transmission allows you to store multiple documents in an electronic “basket” throughout the day and then fax that entire basket to one location. T o do this, just tell the machine when and where the transmission should go. When that date and time arrives, your machine will transmit each document in the batch box to the [...]

Advanced features 8 Enter the name by using the numeric keypad. (If necessary , review “Entering characters”, page 1.12) A batch box’s name ma y be up to 24 characters in length. 9 Press ENTER to save the batch box information. T o create or modify another batch box, repeat steps 2–9. T o finish, press STOP . Printing a list of batch boxes [...]

Advanced features 4 Use the numeric keypad to enter the document’ s file number ( 1–40) . 5 Press ENTER . Y our fax machine prints the document, then returns to standby mode . Erasing a document stored in a batch box T o erase a document stored in a batch box on your fax machine: 1 Press MENU ,4 ,2 ,0 ,3 , ENTER . The LCD shows: 2 Use the numer[...]

Advanced features P olling allows someone to fax a document to you without having to make the call or pay for it. There are two kinds of polling: • Regular polling — Y our fax retrieves a document from a remote fax machine. • F-Code polling — Y our fax retrieves a document stored as a file in the remote fax machine. T o do this, you must be[...]

Advanced features Printing a stored polling document T o print a document you’ve stored for regular polling without erasing it, press MENU ,4 ,3 ,0 ,1 , ENTER . Erasing a stored polling document T o erase a document you’ve stored for regular polling from your machine’ s memory: 1 Press MENU ,4 ,2 ,0 ,1 , ENTER . The LCD shows: 2 Press [Y es] [...]

Advanced features Soft Keys are shortcut keys. Y ou can assign some functions into these eight keys as you want. If the light above any one of these keys glows, that means the setting programmed into that key is active. The following functions are assigned at the factory: • Communication cancel / confirmation (see pages 2.6–2.7) • Broadcast ([...]

Advanced features 3.18 Y our fax machine has numerous special features to make your communication easier . W e’ll cover them here. Macro keys If you perform the same operation repeatedly , you can automate the operation using a macro. A macro is a series of the several steps that you group together as a single command to accomplish the operation [...]

Advanced features 4 The LCD shows: If you want to overwrite the operation already programmed, press [Y es] . If you want to overwrite only the job’ s name, press [No] and go to step 8. If you do not want to overwrite the key you ha ve choice, press STOP . 5 Press the keys exactly as you operate the job you want to program into the Macro key . Not[...]

Advanced features Copying with the Macro key T o copy using a Macro key: 1 Insert the document. 2 Press the Macro key in which you’ve stored the copy command. 3 Press ST ART , if you have not registered START in the Macro key . Printing lists using the Macro key T o print a list using a Macro key: 1 Press the Macro key that is programmed for the [...]

Advanced features 3 Press the Macro key ( M 1, M 2 or M 3 ) you want to erase . Then press ENTER . The LCD shows: Important: If you want to quit without erasing the Macro key you’ve selected, press [No] . The machine will return to step 2. 4 Press [Y es] to erase the job. T o erase another Macro key , repeat steps 2–4. Or press STOP to return t[...]

Advanced features Note: If you want to quit without transmitting and copying the document, press STOP . The machine returns to standby mode. 6 Press ST ART to begin the transmission and copying process . Note: If you do not wish to make a copy , press CANCEL in step 4. The LCD will show: T o cancel the making copy , press [Y es] . The machine start[...]

Advanced features Setting the printing order of the activity journal Y our fax machine prints the activity journal for every fax transaction. F or example, if your machine has to redial a call, it will list those redials on the journal. If you want to list those activities in the order of their assigned numbers , you can change the printing order o[...]

Separate each received document (Separator P age) Y our machine has a simple sorting feature. It can separate each received document by inserting the separator page on the top of the received document. F or example, if you use the colored paper for the separator page , it is easy to see the individual received document. Note: Y ou can assign the tu[...]

Turning the cover page on 1 Press MENU ,3 ,2 ,0 ,1 , ENTER . The LCD shows: 2 T o tell the fax machine it should send a cover page before each document you transmit, select “ON” using the cursor key . Note: T o tell the machine not to send a cover page, select “OFF”. 3 Press ENTER to save the setting . Now the cover page feature is working [...]

T o use DRD on your fax machine: 1 Contact your phone company to make sure it has set up DRD service for you. If possible, also find out which distinctive ring pattern the phone company has assigned you. 2 Press MENU ,2 ,2 ,1 ,5 , ENTER . The LCD shows: 3 Using the cursor key , select the mode you want. 4 Press ENTER . The LCD shows: 5 Pressing or [...]

Responding to a call request If someone requests a call from you during a fax communication, you’ll hear a long ring after the receiving machine has received each page . T o answer the call request: 1 Lift your machine’ s optional handset, and listen for a few seconds . Y ou may hear a brief series of fax tones. 2 Shortly , the line will open a[...]

• Relay box — Receives documents , then relays them to other mac hines. The machine that relays the document is called a “hub”. Y our fax machine can either send to a hub or it can be a hub. 4 elements of an F-Code box Each F-Code box has the following four elements: (1) F-Code box number ( 01-50 ) (2) F-Code box name (up to 16 characters) [...]

12 Select “Sub-Address” and press ENTER . The LCD shows: The fax machine asks for this F-Code box’ s sub-address . This is the numerical identifier you must enter in order to communicate with any remote F-Code compatible fax. If you do not want to change an existing sub-address , skip to step 14. 13 Use the numeric keypad to enter the sub-add[...]

Advanced features If you chose Bulletin: 22 The LCD shows: 23 Enter the box name, the sub-address and the password for the F-Code box as described in steps 8-17. 24 Press ENTER . The LCD shows: 25 Select “Rx Protect” and press ENTER . The LCD shows: Reception protection tells this box if it’s oka y to receive documents from remote locations. [...]

34 Select “Erase Tx Doc” and press ENTER .T h e LCD shows: Erasure of transmitted documents tells your machine if it should erase a docu- ment from the box after a caller retrieves (polls) the document. ON: Y our machine erases the document from the box as soon as it sends it. If you choose “On”, this box can be polled only once per documen[...]

Advanced features 44 Select “ Auto Print” and press ENTER . The LCD shows: ON: Print the document automatically when it’s received. OFF: The machine does not print it, but only relays it to the other mac hine. 45 Using the cursor key , select the mode you want. Then press ENTER . 46 Select “Exit” and press ENTER . The LCD shows: The machi[...]

4 Press ENTER . The LCD shows: 5 Use the numeric keypad to enter the four -digit I . D . code. 6 Press ENTER . If you’ve entered an incorrect I . D . code, your fax machine rejects the attempt and returns to standby mode. If you’ve entered the correct I . D . code, the display shows: If you choose: Overwrite: Y our bulletin box erases the curre[...]

Advanced features 2 Use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit number ( 01-50 ) of the F-Code bulletin box that stores the document you want to erase . Note: If the F-Code box is storing any documents, the symbol is appeared on the LCD . 3 Press ENTER . The LCD shows: 4 Use the numeric keypad to enter your F-Code box’s four -digit I . D . code[...]

Advanced features Using a relay box Once your fax machine receives a document via ITU - T sub-addressing to one of its F- Code relay boxes , it sends it to the other fax machines that you’ve set up on your relay box. (See “Creating or Modifying an F-Code box”, pages 3.28–3.32.) If you set the Auto print mode to on when you created the relay[...]

Advanced features F-Code transmission and polling With F-Code , your machine can send secure transmissions , perform rela y broadcast initiations and even poll from other ITU - T -equipped machines , regardless of manu- facturer . Y ou can do this two wa ys: • Using the programmable one-touch key (see pages 3.41–3.42) • Entering the ITU - T s[...]

Advanced features F-Code polling 1 Press FAX to switch the machine to F ax mode. 2 Press COMM . OPTIONS . The LCD shows: 3 Select “F-Code P olling” and press ENTER . The LCD shows: 4 Use the numeric keypad to enter the appropriate sub-address. Note: If you make a mistake, press CANCEL to erase the character , then enter the correct number . 5 P[...]

Advanced features Programmable one-touch keys Using the power of programmable one-touch keys In order to complete some operations on your machine, you may have to follow sev- eral steps and press several different buttons. But programming your machine’s one-touch keys ( 57 to 60 ) can reduce those many steps to a simple press of a key . Y ou can [...]

Advanced features 5 Use the numeric keypad to enter the number exactly as your machine should dial it, including whatever codes your phone system requires . The number can be up to 40 characters in length: Y our display can show only 30 characters at a time . T o view characters beyond those 30, press to scroll to the left or to scroll to the right[...]

Advanced features Programming a broadcast Programming a broadcast is very similar to programming a delayed transmission. But instead of sending to just one phone number , you set up multiple numbers for the transmission. T o program a broadcast into a programmable one-touch key: 1 Press MENU ,3 ,4 ,0 ,1 , ENTER . The LCD shows the first empty progr[...]

Advanced features 9 Press ENTER . If you select ON , proceed to step 10. If you select OFF , skip to step 13. 10 Using the cursor key , select the setting you want to specify for this program- mable one-touch number . Then press ENTER . 11 Using the cursor key , select the mode you want. Then press ENTER . If you want to make another setting , repe[...]

Advanced features 10 Using the cursor key , select the mode you want. Then press ENTER . If you want to make another setting , repeat step 9 and 10. Note: Choose “-----” if you do not w ant to specify for this programmable one- touch key . 11 Select “Exit” and press ENTER . 12 Press STOP to return your machine to standby mode. Programming F[...]

Advanced features Programming a batch transmission Note: F or this operation to work, one thing must be true: • The batch box you’re using must exist on your fax machine. T o program a batch transmission into a programmable one-touch key: 1 F ollow steps 1–4 on page 3.38. 2 Press ENTER witout entering any characters . 3 Select the batch box y[...]

Advanced features Programming a document storage operation If you want to program a programmable one-touch key to store an F-Code polling document, two things must be true: • The F-Code bulletin box must exist on your fax machine. • Y ou must know the F-Code bulletin box’s two-digit number ( 01-50 ) and name. T o program your programmable one[...]

Advanced features 13 The LCD will shows: 14 Using the cursor key , select the setting you want to specify for this program- mable one-touch number . Then press ENTER . 15 Using the cursor key , select the mode you want. Then press ENTER . If you want to make another setting , repeat step 14 and 15. Note: Choose “-----” if you do not w ant to sp[...]

Advanced features Y our machine has a number of security features to keep your private fax documents private, avoid unwanted outside communication and even protect against unautho- rized use of your machine. These security features include: (1) Security reception, (2) PIN mask, (3) Block junk fax, and (4) Department codes . The passcode Y our machi[...]

Advanced features 4 Using the cursor key , select the mode you want. Then press ENTER . The LCD shows the machine’ s current clock setting: 5 If you want security reception to begin now (and at this same time every da y) , skip to step 7. Otherwise, go on to step 6. 6 Use the numeric keypad to enter the time (use a 24-hour format) when secu- rity[...]

Advanced features Masking the PIN T o prevent unauthorized long-distance calls, some office telephone systems require you to enter a personal identification number ( PIN ) whenever you dial long distance . Y our fax’s PIN mask feature helps you keep that PIN number private. With the PIN mask activated, you can dial a fax number plus a PIN , but t[...]

Advanced features 5 Press ENTER to save the PIN . Note: If you press ENTER without entering the PIN , the fax machine beeps , indicates “Invalid Number” on the LCD and then returns to step 4. Now you may autodial the number as usual. Important: While in PIN Mode 1, any autodialer numbers you use must include the PIN . This also applies to autod[...]

Advanced features P erforming batch transmission while using the PIN mask Note: The following instructions presume you are familiar with how to set and use both your machine’ s autodialer and its batch transmission feature . If you need to review , see pages 3.1–3.5 for more on the autodialer and/or page 3.12 for more on batch transmission. If [...]

Advanced features 5 The LCD shows: 6 If you want to modify an existing entry in the blocked numbers list, select the number you want to modify using the cursor key . … or … If you want to enter a new number in an already-started blocked numbers list, select an empty position in the list. Then press ENTER to enter or modify the blocked number . [...]

Advanced features Using department codes Y ou can keep track of how your machine is used through its department code feature . When the department code setting is activated, the machine reminds each user to enter the department code before sending or polling a document. The Activity Journal then keeps trac k of fax transactions by department. After[...]

Advanced features Turning department code protection on and off Important: This feature will work only if you’ve activated the passcode protection (see page 3.46). 1 Press MENU ,3 ,3 ,0 ,1 , ENTER . The LCD shows: 2 Use the numeric keypad to enter the four -digit passcode. T o change one digit, press to move left or to move right until the cursor[...]

Changing the default settings T his c hapter describes how to c hange the settings of your mac hine . Settings for transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Settings for reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 S[...]

Scan settings Default setting: Primary resolution: Normal, Primary contrast: Normal, Scan width: B4 Three different settings tell your machine how to scan documents . The initial fac- tory settings are probably right for most applications, so try using them before changing any of these settings: • Primary resolution mode — Sets the resolution f[...]

Setting ECM Default setting: ON . “Line noise ,” or static on the line during a call, can easily disrupt the flow of data from one fax machine to another . That’s why your fax mac hine gives you the option of using Error Correction Mode ( ECM ). When two fax machines communicate while running in ECM , the sending machine automatically chec ks[...]

Print settings Y ou can set three parameters for printing received fax messages: • Print reduction rate • Reduction margin • P aper save function Y ou set all three in the same procedure, discussed on next column. F ollowing is a explanation for each: Print reduction rate Print reduction lets you set the machine to reduce large incoming docum[...]

5 T o set the half-page reception for paper saving , select “Half P age Rx” using the cursor key and then press ENTER . The LCD will show: 6 Select “ON” or “OFF” for the half-page reception. 7 When you finished your choice, select “Exit” and press ENTER to save the set- tings. Setting the number of rings Default setting: 2 times . Y[...]

Changing the default settings Changing the dialing pause length Default setting: 2 seconds . The pause is set by the factory to last two seconds, but you can set it to last as long as ten seconds if necessary . T o change the pause length: 1 Press MENU ,2 ,2 ,0 ,5 , ENTER . 2 Use the numeric keypad to enter the length you want for the dialing pause[...]

Scan settings Default setting: Primary resolution: Fine , Primary contrast: Normal, Scan width: B4 Three different settings tell your machine how to scan documents . The initial fac- tory settings are probably right for most applications, so try using them before changing any of these settings: • Primary resolution mode — Sets the resolution fo[...]

Copy print settings Y ou can set three print parameters for copy: • Print reduction rate for copy • Print margin for copy • Bypass Tray priority Y ou set these three in the same procedure, discussed below . F ollowing is an explana- tion for each: Print reduction rate Copy reduction lets you set the machine to reduce large documents to a size[...]

Changing the default settings Setting the silent mode Default setting: OFF . Silent mode allows you to mute the ringer , the alarm and the key tones . • Ringer Silent — If you turn the ringer off in silent mode , a ring alerts you when you receive fax or voice call and a call request. • Alarm Silent — If you disable the alarm in silent mode[...]

Changing the default settings Setting Sleep mode (Energy saving mode) Default setting: On Note: All LED lamps on the control panel will not be off , even when the machine is in the sleep mode. If you want to change the Sleep mode to OFF , you can set it here . 1 Press MENU ,2 ,1 ,0 ,5 , ENTER . The LCD shows: 2 Using the cursor key , select the mod[...]

Changing the default settings Printing your settings After you’ve programmed settings into your machine, print a settings list. We recommend this, particularly if you’re sharing the machine with other users, who might change the settings . With this list, you can quickly confirm that all of your settings are correct, without having to go back a[...]

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J ust in case … T ips on caring for your mac hine W hat to do if problems occur Glossary Clearing paper jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 Print quality problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 Troubleshoot[...]

Just in case … If an original document jams 1 If an original document jams in the ADF while scanning the document into the memory for faxing or copying, the LCD will show: 2 Open the scanner cover and remove the jammed paper (see next column). The LCD will show: If you do wish to resume the operation, press [Y es] and proceed to step 3. T o abort[...]

Just in case … If a printout jams inside your machine T o clear a printout jammed inside your machine: Important: Be careful not to put your hand between the top cover and the machine. 1 Open the top cover . 2 Open the printer cover . 3 Remove the toner and drum cartridge. Important: Shield the drum cartridge from light, especially strong light. [...]

Just in case … If your machine’ s printouts develop quality problems, try to find the example below that matches your printout problem. When you find one which is like yours, try the suggested solutions. If they don’t work, contact your authorized Muratec dealer . P ages are blank • The drum cartridge or toner cartridge may not be installed[...]

Just in case … 5.4 Printouts have irregularities • The paper you’re using may have absorbed moisture , per- haps due either to high humidity or water ha ving been spilled on the paper supply . T oner will not adhere well to wet paper . Replace the paper with dry paper and try printing again. Printouts have white and/or black lines • The ton[...]

Just in case … Occasionally , your fax machine encounters some trouble transmitting or receiving documents. When it does, it alerts you with an alarm. Y ou can identify the problem with LCD messages and printed chec k messages and error reports , explained in the following pages . Alarm Y our fax machine sounds an alarm tone — a series of short[...]

Just in case … What you see on the LCD What it means/ What to do Document Full Y ou tried to enter an document into an F-Code box or a Batch box, but the machine has reached its capacity . Delete documents stored in box until the machine will let you proceed. Document Jam An original document jam while you are using the ADF for either faxing or c[...]

Just in case … What you see on the LCD What it means/ What to do No Report Y ou requested an activity journal or confirma- tion report, but your fax machine has no record of any fax jobs having occurred. No T oner Cartridge The toner cartridge is missing or has not been properly installed in your fax machine. Please properly install the toner car[...]

Just in case … What you see on the LCD What it means/ What to do Used in P One-T ouch Y ou tried to erase the F-Code box or Batch box, which is programmed in the programmable one- touch key . Erase the programmable one-touch key that con- tains the F-Code box or Batch box you want to erase , then try again. Errors When sending faxes, your machine[...]

Just in case … Reception errors R .1.1 The calling fax machine didn’t respond to your fax machine. This can hap- pen if someone dials a wrong number or if the remote machine restricts access through use of a passcode. R .1.2 The two fax machines were incompatible. Y our fax machine sends and receives only ITU - T Group 3 (see Glossary , page 5.[...]

“Check Message” printouts When there’s a problem with a fax call and your mac hine detects an error , it pro- duces an error printout headed by the words “Check Message. ” This printout lists the following information about the transmission: • The resulting error code • A communications error message (see “What error messages can me[...]

With proper installation and a little maintenance , your fax machine should give you dependable service for years to come. Although it requires little day-to-day care , you can take these simple precautions to keep it in top form: • Always make sure your fax machine is installed according to our specifications , including using an electrical surg[...]

Just in case … 5 Open the inner cover fully . Important: Y ou must hold the cover open. It won’t stay open by itself . 6 Use the cloth with the rollers cleaner to clean the face of the rollers . Rotate the rollers by hand to allow cleaning of the entire roller surface. Cleaning the LED print head If you find your fax recipients complaining that[...]

Just in case … General questions Q: Where do I add ink or toner to make my fax machine’ s printouts darker? A: Y ou can’t adjust the darkness of an incoming fax printout , but you can adjust the darkness of a copy or of a transmission. Insert a document and press CON - TRAST to adjust the contrast setting. “Dark” prints at the darkest set[...]

Just in case … Q: Can I transmit a document that’s extra long? A: Ye s , if the receiving fax machine is equipped to handle long documents. Many machines have a special setting which allows them to receive documents that exceed the normal length. Q: Can I transmit a page from a newspaper? A: No. A newspaper page can jam in your document feeder [...]

Just in case … Receiving faxes Q: My fax never answers. What’s wrong? A: Check to make sure your fax machine is properly connected to a working AC power outlet and phone jack (see page 1.7). If you’re using a second phone with your machine, make sure it’s connected properly (page 2.13). Q: Sometimes when I answer my machine with the optiona[...]

Just in case … This glossary contains terms you may encounter when discussing or reading about fax machines . Please use these definitions for reference only . A list of definitions can also be found on the Muratec website at www .muratec .com. 24-hour format — Also called military format . A format for keeping time that does not use a.m. or p.[...]

Just in case … Default — The setting your machine will alw ays refer to if no other action has been pro- grammed. F or example, you can set the default for this machine to send a fax by using its memory . If you set this action as the default, that’ s how your machine will alwa ys send a fax, until you tell it to do differently . Delayed comm[...]

Just in case … Memory — Internal document storage. In Muratec fax machines , random access memory in the form of computer chips is used to store and hold documents for transmission and to hold some documents that have been received. Memory overflow — A message that appears on the machine’ s LCD when the current operation requires more of th[...]

Just in case … Redialing — The dialing again, either manually or automatically controlled, of the most recently dialed fax or phone number . Automatic redialing follows an unsuccessful dialing attempt and can be done manually or automatically . Relay broadcasting — Lets some Muratec fax machines store a document in internal mem- ory , transmi[...]

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General Type: Desktop plain paper facsimile Compatibility: ITU-T Group 3 and Super Group 3 Phone system: Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN) or equivalent Dual access: Multitasking QuadAccess Memory capacity: Standard: 8MB (650 pages* approx.) Upgrade Option: plus 8MB (additional 680 pages* approx.) = total 1330 pages*. plus 24MB (additional [...]

Document thickness: 30.2–104.7 g/m 2 , 13-24 lb (Single sheet) 52.3–80 g/m 2 , 13-20 lb (Two or more sheets) Grayscale: 256-level Printout Printer resolution: 600 dpi × 600 dpi P aper exit system: F ace up exit system Printing method: LED scanning, Electrophotographic dry powered image transfer to plain paper Print speed: 17 ppm, letter size, [...]

United States of America F ederal Communications Commission ( FCC ) information Ringer Equivalence Number ( REN s ): F -360: AC REN , 2.2 B ; DC REN , 0.3. This facsimile machine has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pr[...]

T his warranty is made by Muratec America, Inc . (hereafter referred to as “Muratec”). This warranty is valid only on Muratec products purchased and used in the United States of America. This warranty applies to the product only while owned and used by the original purchaser (“Customer”). If ownership of the product is transferred, this war[...]

A AC power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 AC power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 Activity journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Rx reduction rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Security reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.46 TTI transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 Adjust the monitor speaker’s volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 Attach the paper -handling parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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