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Sharp FO-2950M Operation Manual

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MODEL
FO-2950M
FACSIMILE
OPERATION MANUAL
1. Installation
2. Sending Documents
3. Receiving Documents
4. Making Copies
5. Making Telephone Calls
6. Answering Machine Hookup
7. Special Functions
8. Printing Lists
9. Maintenance
10. Troubleshooting

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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MODEL FO-2950M FACSIMILE OPERATION MANUAL 1. Installation 2. Sending Documents 3. Receiving Documents 4. Making Copies 5. Making Telephone Calls 6. Answering Machine Hookup 7. Special Functions 8. Printing Lists 9. Maintenance 10. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 2: New Zealand

    Dealer from which the unit was originally purchased or a Service Centre approved by Sharp to service this type of equipment. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Vertical: Standard: 3.85 lines/mm Fine /Halftone: 7.7 lines/mm Super fine: 15.4 lines/mm PC: Enhanced 600 dpi *Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 at standard resolution in Sharp special mode, excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only).
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 2 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Automatic document 20 pages max. (80 g/m A4 paper) feeder 64 levels (PC scan: 256 levels) Halftone (grayscale) Paper tray capacity 200 sheets (80 g/m A4 paper) Compression scheme MMR, MR, MH...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Height: 169 mm Weight Approx. 6.3 kg As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
  • Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 4 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM • Do not install or use the machine near water, or when you are wet. For example, do not use the machine near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 5 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM machine in conjunction with any of these services, you may experience errors during transmission and reception of facsimile messages. • This facsimile machine is not compatible with digital telephone systems.
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 6 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For Australia: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment is written on the back of the machine. The sum of all Ringer Equivalence Numbers (REN’s) on your telephone line should not exceed 3 to assure correct service from your telephone company.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 7 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Table of Contents Introduction Important safety information ....... . 3 Table of Contents A Look at the Operation Panel 1.
  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 8 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Table of Contents 5. Making Telephone Calls 6. Answering Machine Connection Connecting an Answering Machine ......85 Optional A.M.

  • Page 11: A Look At The Operation Panel

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 9 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM A Look at the Operation Panel 10 11 TEL FAX A.M. FUNCTION VOLUME DOWN RECEPTION SPEED RESOLUTION BROADCAST PAPER TONER LINE MODE DIAL CHECK EMPTY IN USE IN USE...
  • Page 12 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 10 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Panel release Grasp this release and pull toward you to open the operation panel. PC IN USE light This blinks when data is being sent to or from the computer connected to the fax machine.
  • Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 11 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT key Press this key to select an enlargement or reduction setting when making a copy of a document. STOP key Press this key to cancel an operation before it is completed. START key Press this key to begin transmission when using Speed Dialling, Direct Keypad Dialling, or Normal Dialling.

  • Page 14: Installation

    Received document tray Handset Operation manual Handset cord Telephone line cord Toner cartridge Paper tray Drum cartridge (comes pre-installed in machine) Sharp Laser Business products Multifunction dealer installation CD-ROM report Adapter Adapter (for Australia) (for New Zealand)

  • Page 15: Connections

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 13 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connections Connections Points to keep in mind when setting up Do not place the machine or Do not place the machine near the drum cartridge in direct heaters or air conditioners.
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 14 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connections Connecting the Handset Connect the handset as shown and place it on the handset rest. ♦ The ends of the handset cord are identical, so they will go into either socket.
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 15 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connections Connecting the power lead Plug the power lead into a 230-240 V, 50 Hz, earthed (3-prong) AC outlet. ♦ When disconnecting the fax, unplug the telephone line cord before unplugging the power lead.
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 16 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connections Connecting the telephone line cord Insert one end of the telephone line cord into the adapter. Insert the other end of the line cord into the socket on the left of the fax marked TEL.
  • Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 17 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connections Attaching the paper tray and document supports Attach the paper tray. Attach the received document tray. Attach the original document support. ♦ Make sure the front side of the support faces you (the support should curve slightly toward you).
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 18 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connections Extension phone (optional) If desired, you can connect an extension phone to the TEL. SET socket on the fax. ♦ To connect an answering machine to your fax, see Chapter 6, Answering Machine Connection.

  • Page 21: Installing The Toner Cartridge

    One cartridge can print about coverage. 3,750 A4-size pages. ♦ The drum cartridge can print approximately 20,000 A4-size pages. When replacing the drum cartridge, use a Sharp FO-29DR drum cartridge. Follow the steps below to install the toner cartridge and prepare the drum cartridge.
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 20 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Installing the Toner Cartridge The drum cartridge has been installed at the factory. Gently pull the paper tab to remove the black sheet of protective paper from the cartridge.
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 21 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Installing the Toner Cartridge Hold the toner cartridge by the handle with the stamped markings on the cartridge facing upwards, and insert the cartridge into the print compartment.
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 22 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Installing the Toner Cartridge Reset the toner counter by pressing FUNCTION the following keys: CLR TONER COUNT Display PRESS START KEY START Reset the drum counter by pressing the following keys: FUNCTION •...

  • Page 25: Loading Printing Paper

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 23 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Loading Printing Paper Loading Printing Paper You can load up to 200 sheets of A4 paper (max. 80 g/m ) in the paper tray. Caution! Do not use the blank side of paper that has already been printed on.
  • Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 24 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Loading Printing Paper Insert the stack of paper firmly into the tray, print side up. • Make sure that the stack is not higher than the marked line. Loading too much paper may cause paper jams and misfeeds.

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Multifunction Interface

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 25 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting Up the Multifunction Interface Setting Up the Multifunction Interface To enable the multifunction features of your fax, connect it to your computer and install the Multifunction software.
  • Page 28 Note: There is normally no need to change the parallel port setting in your computer's setup (BIOS) program. However, if you find that the Sharp Laser Multifunction fax does not operate well when scanning or printing, you may need to change the setting. In this case select ECP, PS2,...
  • Page 29 Plug and Play. If the New Hardware Found box appears when you turn on your computer, click the Cancel button to exit the dialog box. 1. Insert the Sharp Laser Multifunction CD into your computer’s CD- ROM drive. 2. If the Sharp Laser Multifunction Setup window appears, click Next in the window and go to step 4.
  • Page 30 Online Guide on the CD. To open the guide, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Sharp Laser Multifunction CD into your CD-ROM drive. (If the Sharp Laser Multifunction Setup window appears, click Cancel and then Exit Setup to close the window.) 2.

  • Page 31: Entering Your Name And Fax Number

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 29 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Entering Your Name and Fax Number Entering Your Name and Fax Number Before you can begin using Once you enter this your fax machine, you information, it will must enter your name and automatically appear...
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 30 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Entering Your Name and Fax Number Press the # key twice. (Or the UP key twice.) The display will show: Note: When scrolling through the settings, you can press the UP key OWN NUMBER SET in place of the # key, and the...
  • Page 33 Up to 24 characters can be entered. SPEAKER Example: SHARP = 77777 444 22 7777 SPACE = ♦ To enter two letters in succession that require the same key, press the SPEAKER key after entering the first letter.
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 32 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Entering Your Name and Fax Number Press the START key. START The display will show: SECURITY SELECT 1=ON, 2=OFF Press the STOP key to return to the date and time display.

  • Page 35: Setting The Date And Time

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 33 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time The date and time appear in the display and are printed at the top of every page you fax.
  • Page 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 34 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting the Date and Time Press the START key. START • The currently set date will appear in the display. Enter a two-digit number for the day (“01”...
  • Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 35 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting the Date and Time Press the START key to start the START clock. The display will show: STORE JUNK FAX # 1=SET, 2=CLEAR Press the STOP key to return to the STOP date and time display.

  • Page 38: Setting The Reception Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 36 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting the Reception Mode Setting the Reception Mode Your fax machine has four modes for receiving incoming calls and faxes: TEL mode: This is the most convenient mode for receiving phone calls. You can also receive faxes;...
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 37 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting the reception mode Press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to the desired mode. RECEPTION MODE key A.M. 01 FEB 10:30 M:00% STAND-BY RECEPTION...
  • Page 40 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 38 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting the Reception Mode Selecting the receiving unit If you have connected the fax machine to a computer and installed the Multifunction software, you can choose whether to have incoming faxes received to the fax machine or the computer.
  • Page 41 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 39 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Setting the Reception Mode If you selected reception to the computer but also want to receive RECEPTION voice calls, set the reception mode of MODE A.M.

  • Page 42: Volume Adjustment

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 40 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Volume Adjustment Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume of the speaker and ringer using the UP and DOWN keys. DOWN key UP key Speaker Press the SPEAKER key.
  • Page 43 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 41 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Volume Adjustment When the display shows the desired SPEAKER volume level, press the SPEAKER key to turn off the speaker. Ringer Press the UP or DOWN key. (Make sure the SPEAKER key has not been DOWN pressed.)
  • Page 44 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 42 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Volume Adjustment Beep length Your fax normally signals the end of transmission, reception, or copying with a 3-second beep. If desired, you can change the duration of the beep to 1 second or turn the beep off.

  • Page 45: Sending Documents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 43 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 2. Sending Documents Transmittable Documents Size and weight The size and weight of documents that you can load in the document feeder depend on whether you load one page at a time or several pages at once.
  • Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 44 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Transmittable Documents Note: Letters or graphics on the edges of a document will not be scanned. Letters in the 5 mm shaded area will not be scanned.

  • Page 47: Loading The Document

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 45 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Loading the Document Loading the Document Up to 20 pages can be placed in the feeder at one time. The pages will automatically feed into the machine starting from the bottom page. ♦...
  • Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 46 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Loading the Document Adjust the resolution and/or contrast settings (if desired) as explained in RESOLUTION the section Resolution and Contrast on the following pages, then dial the receiving machine as explained in Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling which appears later in this section.
  • Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 47 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Loading the Document Remove the document. Close the operation panel, making sure it clicks into place.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Resolution And Contrast

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 48 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast If desired, you can adjust the resolution and contrast before sending a document. You must adjust the The default resolution settings each time you setting is STANDARD...
  • Page 51 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 49 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Load the document(s). • The document must be loaded before the resolution and contrast can be adjusted. Press the RESOLUTION key one or 29-JAN 01:44 more times until the desired STANDARD...
  • Page 52 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 50 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast Changing the default resolution If desired, you can change the default resolution for faxing documents to FINE. Follow the steps below. Press these keys: FUNCTION The display will show:...

  • Page 53: Sending A Fax By Normal Dialling

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 51 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling With Normal Dialling, you pick up the handset (or press the SPEAKER key) and dial by pressing the number keys. ♦...
  • Page 54 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 52 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling Wait for the connection. Depending on the setting of the receiving machine, you will either hear a Beep facsimile reception tone or the other person will answer.

  • Page 55: Sending A Fax By Automatic Dialling

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 53 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling You can dial a fax or telephone number by simply pressing a Rapid Key, or by pressing the SPEED DIAL key and entering a two-digit number.
  • Page 56 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 54 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Storing fax and telephone numbers for Automatic Dialling Press these keys: FUNCTION The display will show: FAX/TEL # MODE 1=SET,2=CLEAR Press the 1 key to select SET.
  • Page 57 Step 7.) SPACE = SPEAKER Example: SHARP = 77777 444 22 7777 ♦ To clear a mistake, press the SPEED DIAL key. ♦ To enter two letters in succession that require the same key, press the SPEAKER key after entering the first letter.
  • Page 58 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 56 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Press 1 if the number programmed is an area code or access code to be used for Chain Dialling (see Chain Dialling for area and access codes below).
  • Page 59 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 57 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Press 2 to select CLEAR. Press the Rapid Key or enter the Speed Dial number (press the number keys) that you want to clear.
  • Page 60 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 58 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Dual Access The fax machine features full dual access, which means that you can load a document and dial by automatic dialling even when the fax machine is occupied with another operation.
  • Page 61 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 59 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling If you do not press the START key or the STOP key within one minute, the transmission will be cancelled and the pages already scanned cleared from memory.
  • Page 62 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 60 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Speed Dialling If the number you want to dial has been programmed in a Speed Dial number, you can dial it by pressing the SPEED DIAL key and then entering the Speed Dial number.
  • Page 63 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 61 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Direct Keypad Dialling You can also enter a full number with the number keys and then press the START key to begin dialling. You can use this method to dial a full number when you don’t need to speak to the other party before faxing.
  • Page 64 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 62 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Searching for an auto-dial number If you don’t remember the Rapid Key or Speed Dial number in which you have programmed a particular fax number or E-mail recipient, you can search for the number by following the steps below.
  • Page 65 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 63 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Press the # key or the * key to scroll through the names (numbers if you pressed 0). Stop when the desired name appears in the display.
  • Page 66 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 64 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Checking and cancelling transmission jobs To display information on currently set transmission (and polling) jobs, follow the steps below. You can also cancel a job with this procedure.
  • Page 67 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 65 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Error Correction Mode The fax machine is set to automatically correct any distortions in a transmission due to noise on the telephone line before printing at the receiving end.
  • Page 68 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 66 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Quick Online When you transmit a document, the fax machine normally dials the receiving party and begins transmitting while scanning is still in progress.

  • Page 69: Receiving Documents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 67 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 3. Receiving Documents Using TEL/FAX Mode To select TEL/FAX mode, press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to TEL and FAX. RECEPTION A.M.
  • Page 70 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 68 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL/FAX Mode Pseudo Ring Duration for Tel/Fax Mode If desired, you can change the duration of pseudo ringing in Tel/Fax mode. Press these keys: FUNCTION The display will show: PSEUDO RING DUR.

  • Page 71: Using Fax Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 69 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using FAX Mode Using FAX Mode To select FAX mode, press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to FAX. RECEPTION MODE A.M.
  • Page 72 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 70 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using FAX Mode Changing the number of rings If desired, you can change the number of rings on which the fax machine answers incoming calls in FAX and TEL/FAX modes. Any number from 2 to 4 can be selected.

  • Page 73: Using A.m. Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 71 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using A.M. Mode Using A.M. Mode To select A.M. mode, press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to A.M. RECEPTION MODE A.M.

  • Page 74: Using Tel Reception Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 72 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode Using TEL Reception Mode To select TEL mode, press the RECEPTION MODE key until the arrow in the display points to TEL.
  • Page 75 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 73 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode If the other party first speaks with you and then wants to send a fax, press the START key after speaking. (Press your START key before the sender presses their Start key.) •...
  • Page 76 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 74 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode If the fax doesn't respond, or if the other party first talks to you and then wants to send a fax, press 5, *, and * on the extension phone (only on a tone dial phone).
  • Page 77 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 75 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode Press the STOP key to return to the STOP date and time display. Turning off detection of the Tel/Fax Remote Number If you don't intend to ever activate fax reception from an extension phone, you can turn off detection of the above TEL/FAX REMOTE NUMBER.
  • Page 78 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 76 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode Fax Signal Receive Your fax will automatically begin reception if you hear a soft fax tone after answering a call on your fax or an extension phone. If you use a computer fax modem to send documents on the same line, you must turn this function off in order to prevent your fax from mistakenly attempting to receive documents from the computer fax modem.
  • Page 79 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 77 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode Reception Ratio The fax has been set at the factory to automatically reduce the size of received documents to fit the size of the printing paper. This ensures that data on the edges of the document are not cut off.
  • Page 80 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 78 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Using TEL Reception Mode Auto answer on 4 rings in TEL mode If desired, you can have the fax automatically answer calls and begin fax reception after four rings in TEL mode.

  • Page 81: Substitute Reception To Memory

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 79 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Substitute Reception to Memory Substitute Reception to Memory In situations where printing is not possible, such as when your fax runs out of paper, the toner cartridge needs replacement, or the paper jams, incoming faxes will be received to memory.

  • Page 82: Making Copies

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 80 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 4. Making Copies Your fax can also be used to make copies. Single and multiple copies (up to 99 per original) can be made, enabling your fax to double as a convenience office copier.
  • Page 83 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 81 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Making Copies • REDUCE/ENLARGE: If you want to reduce or enlarge the REDUCTION/ copy, press the REDUCTION/ ENLARGEMENT ENLARGEMENT key until the desired percentage appears in the display (you can also scroll through the percentages with the UP and DOWN keys).
  • Page 84 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 82 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Making Copies Copy Cut-off When making a copy of a document that is longer than the printing paper, use the copy cut-off setting to select whether the remaining part of the document will be cut off or printed on a second page.

  • Page 85: Making Telephone Calls

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 83 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 5. Making Telephone Calls Your fax machine can be used like a regular telephone to make and receive voice calls. ♦ To make or receive a voice call, the power must be on. Pick up the handset or press the SPEAKER key.
  • Page 86 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 84 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Making Telephone Calls Comments: ♦ While the handset of the fax is lifted (off hook), an extension phone connected directly to the fax cannot be used to speak with the other party.

  • Page 87: Answering Machine Connection

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 85 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 6. Answering Machine Connection Connecting an Answering Machine If desired, you can connect an answering machine to your fax machine's TEL. SET socket. This will allow you to receive both voice messages and faxes when you are out.
  • Page 88 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 86 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connecting an Answering Machine Note: When FaxAbility or Fax Duet (distinctive ring) is used, the answering machine may be connected to any extension of the same line. Important: In New Zealand, not all standard telephones and answering machines will respond to incoming ringing when connected to the extension socket of the equipment.
  • Page 89 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 87 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Connecting an Answering Machine Set your answering machine to auto answer. ♦ Your answering machine must be set to answer on a maximum of two rings.

  • Page 90: Optional A.m. Mode Settings

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 88 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Optional A.M. Mode Settings Optional A.M. Mode Settings If necessary, you can use the following settings to improve the response of the answering machine connection to incoming calls. Quiet Detect Time The fax machine is set to take over the line and begin reception if it detects 4 seconds of silence after the answering machine answers.
  • Page 91 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 89 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Optional A.M. Mode Settings Press the STOP key to return to the STOP date and time display. Fax when Answering machine Fails When this function is turned on, your fax will answer the call after 5 rings if the answering machine for some reason fails to answer before that time.

  • Page 92: Special Functions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 90 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 7. Special Functions Broadcasting The Broadcasting function allows you to send the same document to as many as 30 different locations with just one operation. First load the document, then enter the numbers of the receiving machines.
  • Page 93 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 91 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Broadcasting Press the START key. START The display will show: SET RESOLUTION PRESS RESO. KEY RESOLUTION • If desired, adjust the resolution and/ or contrast. Press the START key.
  • Page 94 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 92 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Broadcasting Broadcasting using a Group Key If the fax machines to which you want to broadcast have all been programmed into one Group Key (see Storing numbers in Group Keys which follows), you can perform the broadcasting operation using the following simplified procedure: Load the document(s).
  • Page 95 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 93 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Broadcasting Storing numbers in Group Keys Group Keys allow you to dial a group of fax numbers by simply pressing the appropriate Group Key once. To store a group of numbers in a Group Key, follow the steps below.
  • Page 96 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 94 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Broadcasting Enter fax numbers using one or both of the following methods: • Press one or more Rapid Keys. • Enter one or more Speed Dial numbers with the numeric keys.

  • Page 97: Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription To Service)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 95 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Distinctive Ring Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service from your telephone company, you will need to turn on the distinctive ring function. When this is done, your fax will signal voice calls by the normal ring pattern, and fax transmissions by a special ring pattern.
  • Page 98 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 96 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Distinctive Ring Press the # key 11 times. The display will show: DISTINCTIVE RING 1=YES, 2=NO Press 1 (YES) to turn on distinctive ring, or 2 (NO) to turn it off. The display will briefly show your selection, and then: FAX SIGNAL RX...

  • Page 99: Cover Sheet

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 97 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Cover Sheet Cover Sheet You can have the fax generate a cover sheet and send it as the last page of each of your fax transmissions. You can select For the recipient's a message.
  • Page 100 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 98 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Cover Sheet Press 1 (YES) to turn on the cover sheet function, or 2 (NO) to turn it off. The display will briefly show your selection, and then: AUTO PRINT OUT 1=YES, 2=NO...
  • Page 101 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 99 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Cover Sheet Select a message by entering a number from 1 to 4: 1: URGENT (Example) 2: IMPORTANT 3: CONFIDENTIAL 4: PLS. DISTRIBUTE Dial the receiving machine and transmit the document.

  • Page 102: Batch Page Numbering

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 100 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Batch Page Numbering Batch Page Numbering You can change the page numbering of the fax from simple numbering (“P.01”, “P.02”, etc.) to batch numbering, which means that a slash and the total number of pages are added after each page number (for example, “P.
  • Page 103 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 101 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Batch Page Numbering Dial the receiving machine and transmit the document. Comments: ♦ If you need to cancel a batch number entry, remove the document from the feeder or press the STOP key.

  • Page 104: Blocking Reception Of Unwanted Faxes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 102 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes The Anti Junk Fax function allows you to block reception of faxes from parties which you specify. This saves paper by not printing out unwanted “junk”...
  • Page 105 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 103 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes Press these keys: FUNCTION The display will show: STORE JUNK FAX # 1=SET, 2=CLEAR Press 1 to enter a number in the Anti CLEAR Junk Number List, or 2 to clear a number from the list.

  • Page 106: Polling (Requesting A Fax Transmission)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 104 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling allows you to call another fax machine and have it send a document to your machine without operator assistance. In other words, the receiving fax machine, not the transmitting fax machine, initiates the transmission.
  • Page 107 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 105 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Requesting transmission Dial the fax machine you want to poll using one of the following methods: • Pick up the handset (or press the SPEAKER key) and dial the full number.
  • Page 108 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 106 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Being polled (Memory polling) To let another fax machine poll your fax machine, you must first store the document in memory using the following procedure. Transmission will take place when the other fax machine calls your fax machine and activates polling.
  • Page 109 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 107 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Press 1 to select SET. Press 1 to allow polling only once, or ONCE REPEAT 2 to allow polling an unlimited number of times.
  • Page 110 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 108 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Polling security Polling Security allows you to prevent unauthorized polling of your machine. When this function is turned on, polling will only take place when the fax number of the polling fax machine has been entered in your machine's list of permitted fax numbers (called "passcode numbers").
  • Page 111 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 109 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) Storing and clearing fax numbers for polling permission You can store up to 10 fax numbers in your machine's list of permitted numbers.

  • Page 112: Timer Operations

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 110 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Timer Operations Timer Operations The Timer function allows you to set up a transmission or polling operation to be performed automatically at a time you specify. Up to three operations can be set at any one time, and the times they will be performed can be specified up to one week in advance.
  • Page 113 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 111 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Timer Operations Enter the time at which you want the operation to take place in 24-hour format (2 digits for the hour and 2 Example: 9:25 digits for the minute).
  • Page 114 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 112 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Timer Operations Adjust the resolution and/or contrast RESOLUTION if desired (skip to the next step if you don't want to change settings). Press the START key. START •...

  • Page 115: Printing Lists

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 113 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 8. Printing Lists You can print lists showing settings and information entered in the fax machine. You can also print out reports on recent activity and individual operations after they are completed.
  • Page 116 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 114 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Printing Lists Explanation of headings The name or fax number of the other machine involved in SENDER/ the transaction. If that machine does not have an ID RECEIVER function, the communication mode will appear (for example, “G3”).
  • Page 117 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 115 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Printing Lists CANCEL - The transaction was cancelled because the STOP key was pressed, no document was in the feeder, or the other machine requested transmission using a function which your fax machine does not have.
  • Page 118 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 116 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Printing Lists Timer List This list shows the timer operations that are currently set. Telephone Number List This list shows the fax numbers that have been programmed for automatic dialling.
  • Page 119 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 117 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Printing Lists Option Setting List This list shows the current status of the option settings. Junk Fax Number List This list shows the numbers that are blocked by the Anti Junk function.
  • Page 120 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 118 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Printing Lists Group List This list shows the fax numbers that have been programmed into each Group Key. Transaction Report This report is printed out automatically after an operation is completed to allow you to check the result.
  • Page 121 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 119 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Printing Lists Press a number from 1 to 5 to select the condition for printing. ALWAYS PRINT A report will be printed after each transmission, reception, or error.

  • Page 122: Maintenance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 120 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 9. Maintenance Scanning glass and rollers Clean the scanning glass and rollers frequently to ensure that your transmitted images and copies are of the highest quality. Open the operation panel (grasp the panel release and pull up), and wipe the scanning glass, rollers and white backplate with a soft cloth.

  • Page 123: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

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

  • Page 124: Replacing The Drum Cartridge

    When finished, press the STOP key to return to the date and time display. Replace the drum cartridge with the following cartridge: Sharp FO-29DR drum cartridge Grasp the print compartment cover at both sides as shown, and pull up to open the cover.
  • Page 125 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 123 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Maintenance Grasp the finger hold on the toner cartridge handle where it is marked PUSH, and pull the handle out. Rehold the handle and pull the toner cartridge out of the compartment.
  • Page 126 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 124 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Maintenance Insert the drum cartridge into the print compartment, aligning the guides on the cartridge with the runners on the sides of the compartment. Gently pull the paper tab to remove the black sheet of protective paper from the drum cartridge.

  • Page 127: Cleaning The Drum Cartridge

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 125 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Maintenance Cleaning the drum cartridge If you find that characters or parts of an image are missing from your printed pages, the drum in the drum cartridge may need cleaning. Follow the steps below to clean the drum.
  • Page 128 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 126 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Maintenance Take a sheet of clean paper and roll it into a tube. Roll it tightly so that the diameter of the holes at each end is less than the thickness of your little finger.

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 127 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM 10. Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Line error Problem Solution LINE ERROR appears in Try the transaction again. If the error persists, check the display. the following: •...
  • Page 130 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 128 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Problems and Solutions Dialling and transmission problems Problem Solution No dial tone when you • Make sure the handset cord is connected to the pick up the handset or correct socket.
  • Page 131 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 129 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Problems and Solutions Reception and copying problems Problem Solution The power is on, but no • Make sure that the telephone line cord is plugged reception takes place.
  • Page 132 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 130 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Problems and Solutions Answering machine connection Problem Solution The answering machine • Make sure your fax machine's reception mode is connection does not set to A.M. operate properly.

  • Page 133: General Problems

    Should such a problem occur, contact your authorised Sharp Service Centre for information.
  • Page 134 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 132 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Problems and Solutions Using the RESET key If the fax machine stops responding when you press any of the operation panel keys, you must reset it. This can be done as follows: Grasp the print compartment cover at both sides as shown, and pull up to open the cover.

  • Page 135: Messages And Signals

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 133 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Messages and Signals Messages and Signals Display messages CAN’T PRINT DATA A fax has been received to memory because printing is not possible. This message will alternate with a message that indicates the problem.
  • Page 136 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 134 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Messages and Signals MEMORY IS FULL The memory is full. This may occur during fax reception if too much data is received before the pages can be printed out.

  • Page 137: Audible Signals

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 135 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Messages and Signals SEND READY A document has been loaded and the fax machine is waiting for you to begin faxing or copying. SIZE ERROR This message appears if paper smaller than A4 size has been loaded.

  • Page 138: Clearing Paper Jams

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 136 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Paper Jams Clearing a jammed document If the original document doesn’t feed properly during transmission or copying, or DOCUMENT JAMMED appears in the display, first try pressing the START key.
  • Page 139 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 137 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Clearing Paper Jams Clearing jammed printing paper If most of the jammed page is protruding from the back of the fax, pull the paper release lever toward you and try pulling the page out.
  • Page 140 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 138 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Clearing Paper Jams Grasp the finger hold on the toner cartridge handle where it is marked PUSH, and pull the handle out. Rehold the handle and pull the toner cartridge out of the compartment.
  • Page 141 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 139 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Clearing Paper Jams Gently pull the jammed paper out of the machine. • If needed, turn the wheel on the right side of the fusing unit to eject the paper from the machine.

  • Page 142: Quick Reference Guide

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 140 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Quick Reference Guide Entering Your Name and Setting the Date and Time Number FUNCTION 1. Press: FUNCTION 1. Press: DATE & TIME SET Display shows: PRESS START KEY OWN NUMBER SET Display shows:...

  • Page 143: Sending Faxes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 141 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Quick Reference Guide Sending Faxes Receiving Faxes Press the RECEPTION MODE key until the Place your document arrow in the display points to the desired (up to 20 pages) face reception mode.

  • Page 144: Index

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com all-fo2950a.book Page 142 Thursday, March 23, 2000 5:38 PM Index Display messages Distinctive ring A.M. reception mode Document feeder Activity Report Document guides Auto print-out Document restrictions Answering machine connection Document sizes Activating Document, maximum scanning size Connecting Drum cartridge...
  • Page 145 Substitute reception to Scanning glass, cleaning Normal Dialling Search Dial Number of rings in FAX and TEL/FAX Sender’s name and number, entering reception modes Sharp Laser Multifunction software, installing Option Setting List Speaker volume Original document support Speed Dialling Paper jams, clearing...
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