Muratec F-98 Entering the RS-232Csettings, Using your fax’s new PC connection

Connecting the RS-232Cinterface cable

1 Make sure to turn off your fax machine and your computer before proceeding.

2 Attach the ferrite core to your RS-

232C interface cable.

3 Connect one end of the RS-232Cinterface cable to the RS-232C

interface port on your fax

machine.

4 Connect the other end of the RS-

232C interface cable to your computer’s RS-232Cport.

Note: If you don’t know where your computer’s RS-232Cport is, check your computer’s operating instructions.

Entering the RS-232Csettings

Note: If you choose the wrong RS-232Cparameters, your fax machine cannot com- municate with your computer. Consult your fax software for listings of the following information, if needed.

1 Press PROGRAM, L, 2, ENTER. The LCD shows the fax’s RS-232Ctransmission speed (baud rate) in bps (bits per second):

Baud Rate: Variable

Program/Enter

Note: This setting is just for the RS-232Cport. It does not change the speed at which your machine sends faxes.

2 If necessary, press PROGRAM to choose the appropriate baud rate for your computer and software.

The settings are: Variable; or 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 bps. When you see your desired setting, press ENTER.

Note: If using any of the Muratec-tested packages other than HydraFax or LaserFax, select the Variable setting.

3 If necessary, press PROGRAM to choose the data parity — None, Odd, or Even

— and press ENTER.

Parity: None

Program/Enter

Beyond the basics

4 If necessary, press PROGRAM to toggle the stop bit between 1 bit or 2 bit. When you see your desired setting, press ENTER.

Stop Bit: 1 bit

Program/Enter

5 If necessary, press PROGRAM to toggle the data length between 7 bit or 8 bit.

Data Length: 8 bit

Program/Enter

6 When you see your desired setting, press ENTER.

Using your fax’s new PC connection

Scanning from your fax to your computer

You can store logos, signatures, line art or even photographs onto your computer by using the fax machine to scan to your computer.

Here’s how to use the scanning feature:

1

2 Fax machine: Insert the document. Adjust resolution and contrast if neces- sary.

3 Computer: Instruct your fax software to receive.

Note: If necessary, consult your fax software’s instructions.

4 Fax machine: Press PROGRAM, L, 1, ENTER.

PC-FAX Scan

A4 Memory 99%

Your fax software will “receive” the fax (including the TTI, if you’ve set one) onto your computer.

To cancel the scanning operation while it’s in progress, just press STOP. (To cancel the command after scanning the document, consult your software’s operating instructions.)