Page 1 FO-3800M FO-3800M FO-3800M FO-3800M FO-3800M DIGITAL LASER MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL LASER MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL LASER MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL LASER MULTIFUNCTION DIGITAL LASER MULTIFUNCTION OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL COVER PAGE GB 1.p65 12/09/00, 09:44...
Page 2 This equipment complies with the requirements of EC Directive 1999/5/EC. The FO-3800M is a multifunctional digital copier with fax, printer and scanner functions intended for connection to European analogue Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTN) accepting terminals based on the CTR21 standard.
Page 3: Software License
(the “Software”) and related documentation are licensed to you by SHARP. You own the disk on which the Software is recorded but SHARP and/or SHARP’S Licensors retain title to the Software and related documentation. This License allows you to use the Software on one or more computers connected to a single printer and make one copy of the Software in machine-readable form for backup purposes only.
Page 4 LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. In no event shall SHARP’S total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise) exceed the amount paid by you for the Software.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
1. INSTALLATION 1. INSTALLATION 1. INSTALLATION 1. INSTALLATION Introduction ....................... 1 Overview of the FO-3800M ................1 How to use this manual ..................1 Checking packed components and accessories ..........2 Set up ....................... 3 Choosing a location ................... 4 Cautions ......................
Page 6 Table of contents 5. PROBLEMS 5. PROBLEMS 5. PROBLEMS 5. PROBLEMS 5. PROBLEMS Misfeed removal ....................35 Misfeed in the paper tray ................... 35 Misfeed in the copier ..................36 Misfeed in the exit area ..................37 Misfeed in the SPF .................... 38 Copier trouble .....................
Page 7 Table of contents 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. CHOOSING SUIT CHOOSING SUIT CHOOSING SUIT CHOOSING SUIT CHOOSING SUITABLE MEDIA ABLE MEDIA ABLE MEDIA ABLE MEDIA ABLE MEDIA Originals Suitable for Faxing ................65 Size and Weight ....................65 Unsuitable Originals ..................66 8.
Page 8 Checking the hardware and software requirements ......... 104 Installing the printer driver ................104 Windows 95/Windows NT 4.0 ................105 Windows 98 ...................... 107 Windows 3.1 x ....................109 SHARP AL-F_FO printer driver group .............. 110 11. PRINTING 11. PRINTING 11. PRINTING 11. PRINTING 11.
Page 9 Table of contents 13. TR TROUBLE ? OUBLE ? OUBLE ? OUBLE ? OUBLE ? Troubleshooting ....................119 Using other installed drivers ................121 Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0 ............121 Windows 3.1 x ....................122 Uninstalling drivers ................... 122 14.
Page 10 Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes viii SUK 00 TABLE LEO.p65 18/04/00, 14:26...
Page 11: Installation
TION Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the FO-3800M, and thank you for choosing SHARP! Overview of the FO-3800M Overview of the FO-3800M Overview of the FO-3800M Overview of the FO-3800M Overview of the FO-3800M Your new multifunction peripheral (MFP) is a 4-in-1 compact, multifunctional device that serves as a standalone fax, a standalone copier, a laser printer, and a scanner.
Page 12: Checking Packed Components And Accessories
In some regions, the shape and type of the packing materials are different from those shown above. If anything is not included or is damaged, contact your Sharp dealer. Save the carton and packing materials. These can be re-used for transporting the machine, should it be necessary.
Page 13: Set Up
Set up Set up Set up Set up Set up Remove the screw from the left side of the copier by rotating it in the direction indicated by the arrow. Save the screw because it will be used if the copier has to be moved (p.
Page 14: Choosing A Location
Choosing a location Choosing a location Choosing a location Choosing a location Choosing a location All electrical equipment is potentially dangerous if not installed and operated correctly. Make sure that you meet the following requirements when you set up or move the machine.
Page 15 Choosing a location • Provide ample room for easy access to the front, back, and sides of the machine. • Leave enough space around the ventilation outlets for heat from the fan to dissipate properly. Blocking these outlets could cause the machine to overheat, which can cause serious damage to the internal parts.
Page 16: Cautions
Choosing a location 20cm 20cm Be sure to allow the required space Be sure to allow the required space Be sure to allow the required space Be sure to allow the required space Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and around the machine for servicing and around the machine for servicing and...
Page 17 Cautions Place the machine on a firm, level surface. Do not install the machine in a humid or dusty location. When moving the machine be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet. Do not cover the machine with a dust cover, cloth or plastic film while the power is on.
Page 18: Main Features
Preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode are provided to reduce power consumption when the machine is not in use. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SHARP has determined ® that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Page 19: Part Names
P P P P P ar ar ar ar arts names ts names ts names ts names ts names Fax control panel SPF exit tray Document feeder tray Original cover Paper guide Original guide Paper tray Original table Paper release lever Operation Power switch Interface connector...
Page 20: Operation Panel
Operation panel Operation panel Operation panel Operation panel Operation panel Exposure mode selector key and Exposure mode selector key and Exposure mode selector key and Exposure mode selector key and Exposure mode selector key and ON LINE indicator ON LINE indicator ON LINE indicator ON LINE indicator ON LINE indicator...
Page 21: Installing The Td Cartridge
Installing the Installing the Installing the TD car Installing the Installing the TD car TD car TD car TD cartridg tridg tridg tridg tridge e e e e Be sure to remove the protective paper from the drum cartridge before installing the TD cartridge. Remove the TD cartridge from the bag.
Page 22: Loading Copy Paper
Loading copy paper Loading copy paper Loading copy paper Loading copy paper Loading copy paper Hold the paper tray so that the paper guide of the paper tray is facing front and then insert the paper tray into the copier’s paper tray slots. Pull the paper release lever located at the back of the copier.
Page 23: Power To Machine
Loading copy paper Paper support Side to be printed Paper guide Make sure the paper release lever is pushed back. The paper will be clamped by the paper feed roller inside the copier. When placing special paper or several sheets of paper or when making two-sided copies, the paper may not be clamped inside the machine even if the paper release lever is pushed back.
Page 24: Power On
P P P P P o o o o o wer on wer on wer on wer on wer on Turn the power switch on the left side of the machine to the "ON" position. The ready ( ) indicator will light up and other indicators which show the initial settings of the operation panel will also light up to indicate the ready condition.
Page 25: Connections
Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections Connecting the Connecting the T T T T T elephone Line Cor Connecting the elephone Line Cor elephone Line Cor elephone Line Cord d d d d Connecting the Connecting the elephone Line Cor Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the machine marked “LINE.”...
Page 26: Final Preparations
Final Preparations Final Preparations Final Preparations Final Preparations Final Preparations Connecting Other Devices Connecting Other Devices Connecting Other Devices Connecting Other Devices Connecting Other Devices If desired, an answering machine or external telephone can be connected to the machine by plugging the external line cord in the external jack of the wall jack (wall socket code “N”...
Page 27: Making Copies
2. 2. 2. 2. 2. MAKING COPIES MAKING COPIES MAKING COPIES MAKING COPIES MAKING COPIES Normal copying Normal copying Normal copying Normal copying Normal copying This machine has two document input stations - a single pass feeder (SPF) for automatic document feeding and an original table for manual handling of documents. The SPF is designed to hold up to 30 originals of 52 to 80g/m or 25 originals (80 to 90g/m...
Page 28: When Using The Original Table
Normal copying Original face down When the original is long, extend the tray of the exit area. B. B. B. B. B. When using the original tab When using the original tab When using the original tab When using the original table le le le le When using the original tab (1) Open the original cover.
Page 29 Normal copying Set the number of copies using the two copy quantity ( < , < ) keys. Press the clear ( > ) key to clear an entry if a mistake is made. A single copy can be made with the initial setting, i.e., when “0” is displayed.
Page 30: Exposure Adjustment/Photo Copying
Exposure adjustment/photo copying Exposure adjustment/photo copying Exposure adjustment/photo copying Exposure adjustment/photo copying Exposure adjustment/photo copying Copy density adjustment is not required for most originals in the automatic exposure mode. To adjust the copy density manually or to copy photographs, the exposure level can be adjusted in five steps manually.
Page 31: Automatic Exposure Adjustment
A A A A A utomatic e utomatic e utomatic e utomatic e utomatic exposure adjustment xposure adjustment xposure adjustment xposure adjustment xposure adjustment The automatic exposure level can be adjusted to suit your copying needs.This level is set for copying from the original table and copying from the SPF respectively.
Page 32: Reduction / Enlargement / Zoom
Reduction/Enlargement Reduction/Enlargement Reduction/Enlargement/Zoom Reduction/Enlargement Reduction/Enlargement /Zoom /Zoom /Zoom /Zoom Three preset reduction ratios and two enlargement ratios can be selected. The zoom function enables copy ratio selection from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. Set the original and check the copy paper size. Use the copy ratio selector key and/or zoom ( ) keys to select the desired copy ratio.
Page 33: Two-Sided Copying
T T T T T w w w w w o-sided cop o-sided cop o-sided cop o-sided copying o-sided cop ying ying ying ying Two-sided copying can be made on this machine. Example: The following two originals will be copied onto two sides of copy paper. Face up or face down Face down Face up...
Page 34 Two-sided copying Turn the first copy over top to bottom as shown. Feed the first copy into the paper tray. Both the first and second originals can be set in the SPF but they must be set separately. Press the print ( ) key. MAKING COPIES SUK 02 MAKING COPIES LEO.p65 17/04/00, 10:53...
Page 35: Special Functions
3. 3. 3. 3. 3. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Description of special functions Description of special functions Description of special functions Description of special functions Description of special functions T T T T T oner sa oner sa oner save mode (pa oner sa...
Page 36: Toner Save Mode
T T T T T oner sa oner sa oner sa oner save mode oner sa ve mode ve mode ve mode ve mode When the machine is used as a laser printer, the toner save mode which is set as described below does not function. Set the toner save mode using the printer driver.
Page 37: User Programs
User programs User programs User programs User programs User programs The user programs allow the parameters of certain functions to be set, changed, or canceled as desired. Paper must be present in the paper tray before user programs can be accessed.
Page 38 User programs Press the print ( ) key. The right-hand number in the display will be steadily lit and the entered value will be stored. To change the setting or to set another mode, press the clear ( > ) key. The copier will return to step 2.
Page 39: Supplies And User Maintenance
TD cartridge replacement TD cartridge replacement Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. The TD cartridge replacement required ( s ) indicator will light up when toner is needed. For more information on purchasing the TD cartridge, see SUPPLY LIST on page 126.
Page 40 TD cartridge replacement Grasp the handle of the cartridge and pull the cartridge clear of the machine. Dispose of the old TD cartridge in accordance with local regulations. Install a new TD cartridge. Remove it from the bag. Hold it on both sides and shake it horizontally four or five times.
Page 41: Drum Cartridge Replacement
Drum cartridge replacement Drum cartridge replacement Drum cartridge replacement Drum cartridge replacement Drum cartridge replacement The useful life of the drum cartridge is approximately 20,000 copies. When the internal counter reaches approximately 19,000 copies, the drum replacement required ( w ) indicator will light up indicating that replacement of the drum cartridge will be needed soon.
Page 42: Drum Cartridge Life
Drum cartridge replacement Using both hands hold the tabs on the new drum cartridge between your thumb and index finger, place the two projections on both ends of the cartridge along the guides, and gently insert the cartridge in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Page 43: User Maintenance
User maintenance User maintenance Proper care is essential in order to get clean, sharp copies. Be sure to take a few minutes to regularly clean the machine. Before cleaning, be sure to turn the power switch off and remove the power cord from the outlet.
Page 44: Cleaning The Drum Cartridge
User maintenance Cleaning the drum cartridge Cleaning the drum cartridge Cleaning the drum cartridge Cleaning the drum cartridge Cleaning the drum cartridge If some parts of the images are missing from the printed page, you may need to clean the surface of the drum in the drum cartridge. Because the drum surface is very sensitive, you must take extreme care when cleaning it, otherwise it may become damaged, and any damage to this component will have a serious effect on the print quality.
Page 45: Problems
5. 5. 5. 5. 5. PROBLEMS PROBLEMS PROBLEMS PROBLEMS PROBLEMS Misfeed removal Misfeed removal Misfeed removal Misfeed removal Misfeed removal When the misfeed ( ) indicator blinks or blinks in the display, the copier will stop because of a misfeed. Check the misfeed location.
Page 46: Misfeed In The Copier
Misfeed removal Remove all the paper, including the jammed paper, from the paper tray. If the misfed paper will not come out easily, do not pull it hard, as you may tear it or damage the printing mechanism. In such cases, proceed to “B.
Page 47: Misfeed In The Exit Area
Blocage de papier - extraction Gently pull the drum cartridge out and wrap the removed drum cartridge in the paper which was prepared in step 4 so that the green drum section is shielded from light. Place the drum cartridge down on a level surface. To remove the drum cartridge, see page 31, DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT.
Page 48: Misfeed In The Spf
Misfeed removal D. Misfeed in the SPF D. Misfeed in the SPF D. Misfeed in the SPF D. Misfeed in the SPF D. Misfeed in the SPF An original misfeed may occur at one of three locations. If the misfed original can be seen only in the document feeder tray, proceed to (A) below.
Page 49: Copier Trouble
Copier trouble Copier trouble Copier trouble Copier trouble Copier trouble If any problem occurs, check the list before contacting the Sharp Service Centre. Problem Problem P P P P P ossib ossib ossib le cause le cause Problem Problem Problem...
Page 50: Copy And Print Quality Problems
Toner may be unevenly Remove the TD cartridge and Thank you very much for buying a SHARP laser printer. This manual tells you how to set up, operate and maintain your new printer, and contains advice on how to get the best performance from the printer.
Page 51: Displaying Total Number Of Copies
Do not open packages of paper until Thank you very much for buying a SHARP laser printer. This manual tells you how to set up, operate and maintain your new printer, and contains advice on how to get the best performance from the printer.
Page 52: Status Indicators
Status indicators Status indicators Status indicators Status indicators Status indicators When the following indicators light up or blink on the operation panel or the following displays appear in the display, solve the problem immediately referring to both the table below and the relevant page. Indication Indication Indication...
Page 53: Initial Settings
6. INITIAL SETTINGS 6. INITIAL SETTINGS 6. INITIAL SETTINGS 6. INITIAL SETTINGS 6. INITIAL SETTINGS A look at the operation panel A look at the operation panel A look at the operation panel A look at the operation panel A look at the operation panel Left arrow key ( ) and right arrow key ( ) Press these keys to scroll through a menu.
Page 54: About The Liquid Crystal Display
About the Liquid Crystal Display About the Liquid Crystal Display About the Liquid Crystal Display About the Liquid Crystal Display About the Liquid Crystal Display The machine is equipped with a two-line liquid crystal display (LCD) on the operation panel for displaying various messages and settings during operation. This LCD can display up to 20 characters on each line.
Page 55: Adjusting The Ringing Volume
Adjusting the Ringing Adjusting the Ringing Adjusting the Ringing Adjusting the Ringing Adjusting the Ringing V V V V V olume olume olume olume olume Adjust the ringing volume of the machine using the procedure below. Factory setting: 3 (MEDIUM) Step Step Step...
Page 56: Turning Key Beeps Off
T T T T T urning K urning K urning K urning Ke e e e e y Beeps Off urning K y Beeps Off y Beeps Off y Beeps Off y Beeps Off If you prefer, you can choose to turn the key beeps off. To do this, follow the procedure below: Factory setting: 1 (ON) Step...
Page 57: Fax Setup
Fax Setup Fax Setup Fax Setup Fax Setup Fax Setup How to Enter Characters How to Enter Characters How to Enter Characters How to Enter Characters How to Enter Characters You can enter letters with the number keys. Letters are marked above each of the number keys “2 2 2 2 2 ”...
Page 58: Entering Your Name And Fax Number
PQRS PQRS letters, press the REDIAL REDIAL REDIAL REDIAL REDIAL (example: SHARP) P P P P P A A A A A USE USE key once. 6 6 6 6 6 “STORED” will appear in ENTER the display. STOP...
Page 59: Setting The Date And Time
Fax Setup Setting the Date and Setting the Date and Setting the Date and Time Time Time Time Setting the Date and Setting the Date and Time The date and time that appear in the display are printed at the top of each page you transmit.
Page 60: Auto Summer Time Setting
Fax Setup A A A A A uto Summer uto Summer uto Summer Time Setting Time Setting uto Summer uto Summer Time Setting Time Setting Time Setting The machine can be set to adjust to time changes during the year, so that its internal clock and all subsequent notations of time (fax headers, programmed times, etc.) are automatically adjusted.
Page 61: Selecting The Reception Mode
Fax Setup Selecting the Reception Mode Selecting the Reception Mode Selecting the Reception Mode Selecting the Reception Mode Selecting the Reception Mode Your machine has three modes for receiving incoming calls and faxes: • • • • • A A A A A UT UTO mode: O mode: O mode:...
Page 62: Setting The Number Of Rings For Auto Reception
Fax Setup Setting the Number of Rings for Auto Reception Setting the Number of Rings for Auto Reception Setting the Number of Rings for Auto Reception Setting the Number of Rings for Auto Reception Setting the Number of Rings for Auto Reception You can set the number of rings before the machine answers in AUTO mode using the procedure below.
Page 63: Setting The Number Of Recall Times
Fax Setup Setting the Number of Recall Setting the Number of Recall Times Times Setting the Number of Recall Setting the Number of Recall Times Setting the Number of Recall Times Times You can select the number of times the machine will try to recall a busy number. If you enter 00, the machine will not try to recall.
Page 64: Setting The Index Function
Fax Setup Setting the Index Function Setting the Index Function Setting the Index Function Setting the Index Function Setting the Index Function You can print an index mark along the edge of the pages in each job. This makes it easy to separate different jobs on the output tray. Separate faxes with index marks.
Page 65: Setting Fine Resolution Priority
Fax Setup Setting Fine Resolution Priority Setting Fine Resolution Priority Setting Fine Resolution Priority Setting Fine Resolution Priority Setting Fine Resolution Priority For most faxing jobs, you will most likely want to specify the resolution. However, you can also set a default resolution when no setting is made using the RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RESOLUTION...
Page 66: Using The Remote Reception Function
Fax Setup Using the Remote Reception Function Using the Remote Reception Function Using the Remote Reception Function Using the Remote Reception Function Using the Remote Reception Function The machine’s Remote Reception feature is designed to allow you to activate fax reception from an extension telephone or a telephone directly connected to the machine.
Page 67: Pbx Setting
Fax Setup 4 4 4 4 4 ENTER “STORED” will appear in the display. STOP STOP 5 5 5 5 5 Press the ST STOP OP key twice to exit. PBX Setting PBX Setting PBX Setting PBX Setting PBX Setting The machine is connected to a PBX, you can program machine to access automatically public line outside PBX.
Page 68: Storing Numbers For Automatic Dialing
Fax Setup Storing Numbers for Automatic Dialing Storing Numbers for Automatic Dialing Storing Numbers for Automatic Dialing Storing Numbers for Automatic Dialing Storing Numbers for Automatic Dialing Automatic Dialing is a quick and convenient way to dial by using only a Rapid key (Rapid Key Dialing), or pressing the SPEED/SEARCH SPEED/SEARCH SPEED/SEARCH...
Page 69 Fax Setup 10 10 10 10 Press “1 1 1 1 1 ” if you want to specify the number as a Chain Dialing number (see or or or or or “Chain Dialing for Long Numbers” in this section). Otherwise, press “2 2 2 2 2 ”. 11 11 11 11 Return to Step 4 to store...
Page 70: Chain Dialing For Long Numbers
Fax Setup Chain Dialing for Long Numbers Chain Dialing for Long Numbers Chain Dialing for Long Numbers Chain Dialing for Long Numbers Chain Dialing for Long Numbers The maximum number of digits which may be entered when storing a fax number is 20.
Page 71: Storing Numbers Under Group Keys
Fax Setup Storing Numbers Under Group Keys Storing Numbers Under Group Keys Storing Numbers Under Group Keys Storing Numbers Under Group Keys Storing Numbers Under Group Keys Group keys allow you to dial a group of fax numbers by simply pressing the appropriate Group key once.
Page 72 Fax Setup 5 5 5 5 5 “ENTER GROUP NAME” ENTER will appear in the display. 6 6 6 6 6 Enter the name of the group by pressing number keys as described in “How to Enter Characters” in this chapter (max. of 20 characters).
Page 73: Using The Machine With A Answering Machine
Using the Machine with an Answering Machine Using the Machine with an Answering Machine Using the Machine with an Answering Machine Using the Machine with an Answering Machine Using the Machine with an Answering Machine Quiet Detect Quiet Detect Time Quiet Detect Time Time...
Page 74: Answering Machine Backup
Using the Machine with an Answering Machine If Quiet Detect If Quiet Detect If Quiet Detect Time is not w Time is not w Time is not w Time is not working pr orking pr orking pr orking properl operl operly y y y y ...
Page 75: Originals Suitable For Faxing
7. 7. 7. 7. 7. CHOOSING SUIT CHOOSING SUIT CHOOSING SUIT ABLE MEDIA ABLE MEDIA CHOOSING SUIT CHOOSING SUIT ABLE MEDIA ABLE MEDIA ABLE MEDIA Originals Suitab Originals Suitab Originals Suitable f Originals Suitab Originals Suitab le f le f le for F le f or F...
Page 76: Unsuitable Originals
Notes: Notes: Notes: • Sharp does not accept any responsibility for the loss or damage of originals. • It is a good idea to copy valuable originals on a flat-bed copier before using them with the machine. • It is recommended to copy valuable originals on the original table first.
Page 77: Sending Originals
8. 8. 8. 8. 8. HO HO W W W W W T T T T T O USE O USE O USE O USE THE F THE F THE F AX FUNCTION THE F AX FUNCTION AX FUNCTION AX FUNCTION O USE THE F AX FUNCTION...
Page 78 Sending Originals 4 4 4 4 4 There are two ways to send the fax: There are two ways to send the fax: There are two ways to send the fax: There are two ways to send the fax: There are two ways to send the fax: •...
Page 79: Optional Transmission Settings
Sending Originals Optional Optional Optional T T T T T ransmission Settings Optional Optional ransmission Settings ransmission Settings ransmission Settings ransmission Settings There are several transmission settings that you can make before dialing and transmitting an original. Resolution Resolution Resolution Resolution Resolution Your fax has four resolution settings:...
Page 80: Cover Sheet
Sending Originals Cover Sheet Cover Sheet Cover Sheet Cover Sheet Cover Sheet You can have your fax generate a cover sheet and send it as the last page of the transmission. The cover sheet includes the date and time, the sender’s name and number, and the receiver’s name and number if an automatic dialing number is used.
Page 81: Auto Cover Sheet
Sending Originals Auto Cover Sheet Auto Cover Sheet Auto Cover Sheet Auto Cover Sheet Auto Cover Sheet If you want to automatically send a cover sheet with each fax, use the Auto Cover Sheet function. This function differs from the Cover Sheet function in two ways.
Page 82: Reverse Sending
Sending Originals Rever verse Sending se Sending se Sending se Sending se Sending The SPF on this machine scans the original from the last page. For the machine to send the originals starting from the first page, Reverse Sending is initially set to “ON”.
Page 83: Dialing And Transmitting
Sending Originals Dialing and Dialing and T T T T T ransmitting Dialing and ransmitting ransmitting Dialing and Dialing and ransmitting ransmitting Once you have set the original (either in the SPF or on the original table), and have selected the desired transmission settings, you are ready to dial the number of the receiving fax machine and transmit the original.
Page 84: Rapid Key Dialing
Sending Originals Rapid K Rapid Ke e e e e y Dialing Rapid K y Dialing y Dialing Rapid K Rapid K y Dialing y Dialing If the number you want to dial has been stored as a Rapid key number (see “Storing Numbers for Automatic Dialing”...
Page 85: Chain Dialing
Sending Originals Chain Dialing Chain Dialing Chain Dialing Chain Dialing Chain Dialing The Chain Dialing function allows you to combine an Automatic Dialing number set for Chain Dialing (see “Storing Numbers for Automatic Dialing” in Chapter 6) with another Automatic Dialing number or digits entered manually with the number keys to dial one phone number up to 50 digits long.
Page 86: Using The Search Key
Sending Originals Using the SEARCH Key Using the SEARCH Key Using the SEARCH Key Using the SEARCH Key Using the SEARCH Key If you do not remember the Rapid key or Speed Dial number in which you have stored a particular fax number, you can search for the number by following the steps below: SPEED/SEARCH 1 1 1 1 1...
Page 87: Receiving Faxes
Receiving F Receiving F Receiving Fax Receiving F Receiving F axes You can set the machine to one of three modes of reception, A A A A A UT UTO O O O O , MANU MANU MANU MANUAL MANU or A.M.
Page 88: Optional Reception Settings
Optional Reception Settings Optional Reception Settings Optional Reception Settings Optional Reception Settings Optional Reception Settings The machine has various optional settings for the reception of faxes. Receive Reduce Receive Reduce Receive Reduce Receive Reduce Receive Reduce You may on occasion receive faxes that are larger than the paper loaded in the machine.
Page 89: Using Manual Sending And Receiving During An Incoming Call
Using manual sending and receiving during an incoming call Using manual sending and receiving during an incoming call Using manual sending and receiving during an incoming call Using manual sending and receiving during an incoming call Using manual sending and receiving during an incoming call SPEAKER SPEAKER You need to use the SPEAKER...
Page 90: Special Functions
Special Functions Special Functions Special Functions Special Functions Special Functions Memor Memory y y y y Memor Memor Memor Your machine has a memory area that can be used to store both incoming and outgoing originals. • Approximately 120 pages of average content can be held in memory for transmission.
Page 91: Datatransfer
Special Functions Data Data T T T T T ransf Data ransf ransfer er er er er ransf Data Data ransf If there is a problem with the machine, you can use the Data Transfer function to have received faxes read into memory and then sent to a different fax machine for printing.
Page 92: Transmission Reservation
Special Functions T T T T T ransmission Reser ransmission Reser ransmission Reserv v v v v ation ransmission Reser ation ation ransmission Reser ation ation When your fax is busy receiving an original or transmitting an original from memory, you can “reserve” a transmission by setting the original (either in the SPF or on the original table), reading it into memory, and entering the fax number.
Page 93 Special Functions When using the original table: 1 1 1 1 1 Confirm that there are no Confirm that there are no Confirm that there are no Confirm that there are no Confirm that there are no originals in the SPF originals in the SPF originals in the SPF originals in the SPF...
Page 94: Broadcasting
Special Functions oadcasting oadcasting Broadcasting oadcasting oadcasting This function allows you to send the same original to as many as 50 different locations with just one operation. Once the original is loaded, it is scanned and stored in memory. The fax numbers you have entered are then automatically dialed in succession, and the original is transmitted to each location.
Page 95 Special Functions 4 4 4 4 4 Press the F Press the F AX ST AX ST ART T T T T Press the F Press the F Press the FAX ST AX ST AX STAR key y y y y ..T T T T T ransmission will ransmission will ransmission will ransmission will...
Page 96: Polling
Special Functions P P P P P olling olling olling olling olling Polling allows you to request another fax machine to send a original to your fax machine. In other words, the receiving fax machine, not the transmitting fax machine, activates the transmission. You can use your fax to both poll and be polled by others.
Page 97: Being Polled (Memory Polling)
Special Functions Being Polled (Memory Polling) Being Polled (Memory Polling) Being Polled (Memory Polling) Being Polled (Memory Polling) Being Polled (Memory Polling) To allow multiple fax machines to poll your fax, or in cases where you want to free up the original feeder tray for other operations, use Memory Polling instead of Polling Standby.
Page 98 Special Functions Adding to Adding to Adding to O O O O O riginals riginals riginals riginals Adding to Adding to riginals If you have an original stored in memory for polling, and you want to add pages to it, use the following procedure. If you allow polling only once, the original will be automatically cleared from memory after polling.
Page 99: Timer Operations
Special Functions Timer Operations Timer Operations Timer Operations Timer Operations Timer Operations The timer function allows you to set a transmission or polling operation to be performed automatically at a time you specify. Up to three transmission operations or polling operations can be set at any one time, and the times they will be performed can be specified up to a week in advance.
Page 100 Special Functions To set a timer operation: Step Step Step Step Step Press these keys Press these keys Press these keys Press these keys Press these keys Comments Comments Comments Comments Comments 1 1 1 1 1 FUNCTION “TIMER MODE” will appear in the display.
Page 101: Anti Junk Fax
Special Functions To cancel a timer operation: If you need to cancel a timer operation after it has been set, follow the steps below: If the timer operation is a transmission operation, you will need to know the number assigned to it. If you do not remember the number (it appears in the display when you set the operation), print out the Timer List.
Page 102 Special Functions To store junk fax numbers, use the following procedure: Step Step Press these ke Press these ke Comments Comments Step Step Step Press these ke Press these ke Press these keys Comments Comments Comments 1 1 1 1 1 FUNCTION “ANTI JUNK FAX”...
Page 103: Printing Out Reports
Printing Out Repor Printing Out Repor Printing Out Reports ts ts ts ts Printing Out Repor Printing Out Repor The machine is capable of printing a range of reports on faxing activities as well as various settings you have made. The reports are described below. 1.
Page 104: Printing Out Reports
Printing Out Reports 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. OPTIONAL SETTING LIST OPTIONAL SETTING LIST OPTIONAL SETTING LIST OPTIONAL SETTING LIST: : : : : OPTIONAL SETTING LIST Currently activated optional settings. P. 01 OPTIONAL SETTING LIST 9-APR-2000 SUN 00:11 SW # ITEM SETTING FINE PRIORITY...
Page 105: Activity Report Auto Listing
Printing Out Reports Activity Repor Activity Repor uto Listing uto Listing Activity Repor Activity Report A Activity Repor t Auto Listing uto Listing uto Listing You can have the machine automatically print out Transmission and Reception Activity Reports at designated times (for example, daily, every two days, weekly, etc.).
Page 106: Printing Broadcasting Reports
Printing Out Reports Printing Br Printing Br oadcasting Repor oadcasting Repor oadcasting Reports ts ts ts ts Printing Br Printing Broadcasting Repor Printing Br oadcasting Repor Broadcasting Reports can be printed out after broadcasting activities. You can change the report setting. To do this, follow this procedure. Factory setting: 1 (ALWAYS PRINT) Step Step...
Page 107: Troubleshooting
The fax will not function. Contact your SHARP dealer. Note: Note: Note: Note: Note: If your problem cannot be solved by carrying out the instructions in the Check and Remedy column above, please contact your SHARP dealer. TROUBLESHOOTING SUK 09 TROUBLE LEO.P65 17/04/00, 13:26...
Page 108: Messages And Signals
Messa Messa Messa Messa Messag g g g g es and Signals es and Signals es and Signals es and Signals es and Signals Displa Displa Display Messa Displa Displa y Messa y Messa y Messag g g g g es y Messa Messa Messa...
Page 109: Audible Signals
Messages and Signals A A A A A udib udib udib udib udible Signals le Signals le Signals le Signals le Signals Sound Sound Sound T T T T T ype Duration Duration Duration Meaning Meaning Meaning Sound Sound Duration Duration Meaning Meaning...
Page 110 Notes Notes Notes Notes Notes TROUBLESHOOTING SUK 09 TROUBLE LEO.P65 17/04/00, 13:26...
Page 111: Getting St Getting St Getting Star Ar Arted Ted
This chapter provides basic information for using the printer and scanner features of the FO-3800M. When you try to execute printing while copying is being performed, printing will be executed after copying is finished. When you try to make a copy while printing is being performed, printing will be interrupted and you can make a copy.
Page 112: Main Features
4.0 applications High-speed and high-quality printing can be performed from Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 applications through the SHARP GDI (Graphics Device Interface) system. Since print data are processed in the computer, waiting time during printing is short.
Page 113: Connecting The Interface Cable
Connecting the interface cable le le le le Connecting the interface cab Connecting the interface cab To use the FO-3800M as a laser printer or scanner, connect it to your computer using a parallel interface cable. Use the parallel interface cable included with the FO-3800M.
Page 114: Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Nt 4.0
Installing the printer driver software Installing the printer driver software Installing the printer driver software Installing the printer driver software Installing the printer driver software Description of the printer driver Description of the printer driver Description of the printer driver Description of the printer driver Description of the printer driver The printer driver is the software program which runs the printer.
Page 115: Windows 95/Windows Nt 4.0
Installing the printer driver software Windo Windo ws 95/Windo ws 95/Windo ws NT 4.0: ws NT 4.0: Windo Windo Windows 95/Windo ws 95/Windo ws 95/Windows NT 4.0: ws NT 4.0: ws NT 4.0: Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For instructions on loading paper, see the section LO LOADING COPY P ADING COPY P...
Page 116 Installing the printer driver software Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Star Star Star Start t t t t button and select Run Run. When the screen shown below Star appears, type R:\SETUP R:\SETUP R:\SETUP R:\SETUP R:\SETUP (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK OK button.
Page 117 Installing the printer driver software Windo Windo ws 98: ws 98: Windo Windo Windows 98: ws 98: ws 98: Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For instructions on loading paper, see the section LO LOADING COPY P ADING COPY P ADING COPY P ADING COPY P...
Page 118 Specify a location: Browse... Browse... < Back > Next Cancel Windows driver file search will find the device “SHARP AL-F_FO”. Click the Ne Next xt xt xt xt button. Follow the on-screen instructions. Star Star Start t t t t Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 119: Windows 3.1 X
Installing the printer driver software Windo Windo Windo Windo Windows 3.1x: ws 3.1x: ws 3.1x: ws 3.1x: ws 3.1x: Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For instructions on loading paper, see the section LO LOADING COPY P ADING COPY P ADING COPY P ADING COPY P...
Page 120: Sharp Al-F_Fo Printer Driver Group
“SHARP AL-F_FO” “SHARP AL-F_FO” printer driver gr When the printer driver is installed, the SHARP AL-F_FO printer driver group will be created. This group allows the following functions to be executed. DOS Em DOS Emulation HELP...
Page 121: Printing
Before you can use this machine as a printer, you must install the supplied SHARP printer driver which has been supplied with the printer. Once this software has been installed, you can control the printing of your documents from the printer driver which appears on your computer screen.
Page 122: Printing A Page
Printing a page If the paper size specified from the software application is larger than the paper size in the machine, the image may be printed onto two sheets of paper. If the paper size specified from the software application is larger than the paper size in the printer, part of the image that is not transferred to the paper may remain on the surface of the drum.
Page 123: Setting Print Conditions From Printer Driver
The setting method and setting items of the printer driver are described below. Also refer to the printer driver help for more information. Before setting the printer driver, check the following items. The FO-3800M printer driver has been installed in the computer to be used. If not, see INST INST...
Page 124: Windows 3.1 X
Setting print conditions from printer driver The properties of the SHARP AL-F_FO printer driver will be displayed. If you use Windows 95/Windows 98, click the Driver Driver Driver Driver Driver Setup Setup Setup Setup tab to display Setup the following screen.
Page 125: Printing From An Ms-Dos Application
Printing fr Printing fr Printing fr Printing fr Printing from an MS-DOS application om an MS-DOS application om an MS-DOS application om an MS-DOS application om an MS-DOS application You can execute printing from an MS-DOS application which has been executed from the MS-DOS prompt in Windows.
Page 126: Settings On The Front Panel
Setup ulation Setup SHARP AL-F_FO SHARP AL-F_FO Double-click the DOS Em DOS Em DOS Emulation Setup ulation Setup ulation Setup icon in the SHARP AL-F_FO SHARP AL-F_FO SHARP AL-F_FO in Pr Pr Pr Pr Program Mana ogram Mana ogram Mana ogram Manag g g g g er er er er er.
Page 127: Scanning
Before you can scan images using the AL-F_FO from a TWAIN-compatible applica- tion, you must install the supplied SHARP TWAIN interface software. This software is automatically installed at the same time you install the SHARP printer driver provided on CD-ROM. See INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE...
Page 128: Scanning From A Twain-Compatible Application
Select Source Select Source Select Source Select Source from the application’s File File File File File menu and select SHARP AL-F_FO TWAIN_xx. SHARP AL-F_FO TWAIN_xx. SHARP AL-F_FO TWAIN_xx. SHARP AL-F_FO TWAIN_xx. SHARP AL-F_FO TWAIN_xx. Choose Acquire Acquire Acquire Acquire from the File...
Page 129 OUBLE ? OUBLE ? 13. TR TR OUBLE ? OUBLE ? OUBLE ? T T T T T r r r r r oub leshooting leshooting oubleshooting leshooting leshooting Some problems are common to the copier, printer and scanner features, so also check TR TROUBLESHOO OUBLESHOO...
Page 130: Troubleshooting
The interface cable is not IEEE- Use the interface cable included with characters. 1284 compliant or a switch box / the FO-3800M. Remove any switch pass-through device does not box / pass-through device connected respond to high speed data FO-3800M. See the parallel interface transfer.
Page 131: Using Other Installed Drivers
Using other installed driver If you use another GDI printer or a Windows Printing System printer, including the SHARP AL-800 series and AL-1000 series, interference between printers may occur and printing may not be performed properly. To use another GDI printer or a Windows Printing System printer, you must change the port setting of the printer driver using the following procedure.
Page 132: Windows 3.1 X
Uninstall AL-F_FO Uninstall AL-F_FO Uninstall AL-F_FO. SHARP SHARP AL-F_FO Uninstall AL-F_FO If using Windows 3.1x, double-click the SHARP AL-F_FO SHARP AL-F_FO SHARP AL-F_FO SHARP AL-F_FO SHARP AL-F_FO icon in Program Manager and double-click the Uninstall AL-F_FO Uninstall AL-F_FO Uninstall AL-F_FO Uninstall AL-F_FO Uninstall AL-F_FO icon.
Page 133: Fax Specifications
14,400 bps with automatic fallback to 12,000, 9,600, 7,200, 4,800, or 2,400 bps Compression method MH, MR, MMR Transmission time Approximately 6 seconds using SHARP standard original. Transmission times can become longer depending on the telephone line conditions and the performance of the receiving fax machine.
Page 134 Printable setting lists Anti Junk Fax numbers, timer, group, phone number, optional setting 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 machines.
Page 135: Copier Specifications
Copier specifications Copier specifications Copier specifications Copier specifications Copier specifications Type Digital laser multifunction, desk-top type Copy system Dry, electrostatic transfer Originals Sheets, bound documents Original size Max. A4 Copy sizes A6 to A4 (Feed copy paper lengthwise only.) Image loss: Max. 5 mm (leading and trailing edges) Max.
Page 136: Paper
Be sure to use only genuine SHARP parts and supplies. For best copying results, be sure to use only SHARP Genuine Supplies which are designed, engineered, and tested to maximize the life and performance of SHARP copiers. Look for the Genuine Supplies label on the toner package.
Page 137: Printer Specifications
Printer specifications Printer specifications Printer specifications Printer specifications Resolution 600 or 300 dpi can be selected Page description language SHARP GDI Page orientation Portrait or landscape First print time Approx. 20 seconds* Print speed Approx. 8 pages per minute (A4)
Page 138: Parallel Interface
This printer uses a bi-directional parallel interface. Use the interface cable attached to the FO-3800M. For specifications of the parallel interface of your computer, see its operation manual. Use the parallel interface cable specified by SHARP for prevention of external radio wave interference. For details, contact your SHARP dealer. Connector Connector...
Page 139: Print Area
Print area Print area Print area Print area Print area The print area of this printer is shown below. Portrait Landscape Paper size Print area 600 dpi Dots Paper size Letter 5100 4904 6600 6400 5100 4904 Legal 8400 8200 Invoice 3300 3104...
Page 140: Transport
T T T T T ranspor ranspor ranspor ranspor ransport t t t t When moving the machine, follow the procedure below. When moving this machine, be sure to remove the TD cartridge. This prevents toner from spilling inside the machine during shipment. Turn the power switch off and disconnect the power cord.
Page 141: 15. Quick Reference
15. QUICK REFERENCE Quick reference This page summarizes the operations you can perform with this unit. For detailed information about each operation, refer to the appropriate section of this manual. Set RESOLUTION/CONTRAST Normal Broadcasting BROADCAST Enter Speed Dial BROADCAST number / Press Rapid keys Load the document START then following...
Page 142: Function Mode
Quick reference FUNCTION MODE STEP 1 Press FUNCTION key STEP 2 Press the menu number from the list below STEP 3 Press the option number from the list below 1. TIMER MODE 1. OPERATION SET 2. OPERATION CLEAR (SEND/POLLING) 2. LISTING MODE 1.
Page 143: Glossary
16. GLOSSAR GLOSSAR GLOSSAR GLOSSAR Y Y Y Y Y GLOSSAR Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary A.M. mode: A.M. mode: A.M. mode: A.M. mode: A.M. mode: When set to A.M. (Answering Machine) mode, the machine directs all incoming calls to an answering machine connected to the same line. Anti Junk Fax: Anti Junk Fax: Anti Junk Fax:...
Page 144 Glossary Rapid Key Dialing: Rapid Key Dialing: Rapid Key Dialing: Rapid Key Dialing: Rapid Key Dialing: A form of Automatic Dialing by which only a single Fax number programmed key (a Rapid key) has to be pressed in order to dial a number. Receive Reduce: Receive Reduce: Receive Reduce:...
Page 145: 17. Index
17. INDEX 17. INDEX 17. INDEX 17. INDEX 17. INDEX Index Index Index Index Index A A A A A E E E E E Enlargement ........22 A.M. Mode ........77 Activity Report Auto Listing ... 95 Entering Characters ....... 47 Alarm Beep Length ......
Page 146 Index S S S S S Optional Setting List ......94 Scanning an Image ...... 117 Optional Transmission Settings ..69 SEARCH Key ......... 76 Original Cover ........ 9 Setting Date & Time ....... 49 Original Guide ......9, 17 Sending Originals ......
Page 147: Material Safety Data Sheet
(Name and Telephone Number) U.S.A Sharp Electronics Corporation Telephone number for information : 1-800-237-4277 Emergency telephone number : 1-800-255-3924 Canada Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. Telephone number for information : 905-890-2100 Emergency telephone number : 1-800-255-3924 United Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. Kingdom Telephone number for information : 01923-474013 Section 3.
Page 148 License Agreements License Agreements License Agreements License Agreements License Agreements Carcinogenicity : Carcinogenicity : Carcinogenicity : Carcinogenicity : Carcinogenicity : In 1996 the IARC reevaluated carbon black as a Group 2B carcinogen (possible human carcinogen). This classification is given to chemicals for which there is inadequate human evidence, but sufficient animal evidence on which to base an opinion of carcinogenicity.
Page 149 License Agreements License Agreements License Agreements License Agreements License Agreements Section 8. Section 8. Reactivity Data Reactivity Data Section 8. Section 8. Section 8. Reactivity Data Reactivity Data Reactivity Data Stability Stability Stability : : : : : Stable Stability Stability Incompatibility (Material to A Incompatibility (Material to A...
Page 150 License Agreements License Agreements License Agreements License Agreements License Agreements Required in Appendix ZB of BS 7002 (En 60 950) — United Kingdom MAINS PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS MAINS PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS MAINS PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS MAINS PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS MAINS PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS The mains lead of this equipment is already fitted with a mains plug which is either a non-rewireable (moulded) or a rewireable type.
Page 151 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Konformitätserklärung Déclaration de Conformité We, SHARP MANUFACTURING FRANCE SA, Route de Bollwiller, F-68360 Soultz We, SHARP MANUFACTURING FRANCE SA, Route de Bollwiller, F-68360 Soultz We, SHARP MANUFACTURING FRANCE SA, Route de Bollwiller, F-68360 Soultz We, SHARP MANUFACTURING FRANCE SA, Route de Bollwiller, F-68360 Soultz...
Page 152 T H E I D E A S C O M P A N Y T H E I D E A S C O M P A N Y T H E I D E A S C O M P A N Y T H E I D E A S C O M P A N Y T H E I D E A S C O M P A N Y Printed in France...

Sharp FO-3800M Operation Manual

1 Installation

2 Making Copies

3 Special Functions

4 Supplies and User Maintenance

5 Problems

6 Initial Settings

10 Getting St Getting St Getting Star Ar Arted Ted

11 Printing

12 Scanning

14 Specifications14. Specifications

15 Quick Reference

17 Index

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