Sharp FO-3150 operation manual General problems, Transmittable Documents on

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Problems and Solutions

Received images are	•	Noise on the telephone line may cause distortion.
distorted.		Have the other party try sending the document again.
	•	ECM mode (see page 46) will help prevent distortions
		due to line noise. Note that ECM mode must be
		turned on in the other machine as well.
	•	Make a copy or print a report on your fax machine. If
		the copy or report is also distorted, your fax machine
		may need service.

The quality of copies is	•	Any dirt or material on the scanning glass will cause
poor and/or dark vertical		spots to appear on copies and transmitted faxes.
lines appear.		Clean the scanning glass as explained on page 89.

The power is on, but no	•	Make sure that the telephone line cord is plugged into
reception takes place.		the TEL. LINE socket, and not the TEL. SET socket.

9. Trouble- shooting

General problems

Problem		Solution

Nothing appears in the	•	Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into a
display.		power outlet.
	•	Connect another electrical appliance to the outlet to
		see if it has power.

The machine does not	•	If a beep sound is not made when you press the keys,
respond when you press		unplug the power cord and then plug it in again
any of its keys.		several seconds later.

Automatic document	•	Check the size and weight of the document (see
feeding does not work for		Transmittable Documents on page 29).
transmission or copying.

Voice calls taken on an	•	The fax may interrupt during a voice call if the
extension phone are		reception mode is set to A.M. To prevent interruption
interrupted by the fax.		on a tone dial extension phone, press any three keys
		on the extension phone after answering. (Note: Do not
		enter the code to activate fax reception.)

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Contents FO-3150 Warranty Introduction Applicable telephone line Paper tray capacityImportant safety information Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting Look at the Operation Panel COPY/HELP key Resolution / Reception Mode keyFunction key Speed Dial keyUnpacking Checklist InstallationPoints to keep in mind when setting up About condensationConnections Connecting the handsetConnecting the power cord Connecting the telephone line cord Comments Moving your fax and reconnectingAttaching the paper trays Installation Extension phone optional Installing the Toner Cartridge Installing the Toner Cartridge Press Once Twice Resetting the toner counterPress Resetting the drum counterPress Start Loading Printing Paper Loading Printing Paper Entering Your Name and Fax Number Press to return to the date and time display Enter your fax number by pressing the number keys max digitsPress once and twice Setting the Date and TimePress once and 3 times Enter a two-digit number for the day 01 to Example the 5 thPress Start to start the clock Enter the year four digits Example 2004Mode Setting the Reception ModeSetting the reception mode Speaker Volume AdjustmentPress Press or to select the desired volume level Ringer Select 1 second, or 3 to select no Beep lengthPress 1 to select 3 seconds, 2 to Transmittable Documents Size and weightSending Faxes Other restrictions Loading the DocumentRemoving a document from the feeder Contrast settings Adjusting the Resolution and ContrastResolution settings Press One or more times until Load the documentsTo FINE, or To set it to Standard Changing the default resolutionPress To set the default resolution Pick up the handset or press Listen for the dial tone Sending a Fax by Normal DiallingThrough 99 are for Sending a Fax by Automatic DiallingSpeed Dial numbers If you know the Speed Dial number that Storing fax and phone numbers for automatic diallingRapid Keys Go to Step Go to . If not, enter the desired two digit numberPress For Edit or 2 for Clear Editing and clearing auto-dial numbersPress Start Make the desired changes to the name Rapid Key Dialling Using a Rapid Key for a voice callSpeed Dialling Using a Speed Dial number for a voice callPress and then enter the 2-digit Speed Dial number Repeat StepSearching for an auto-dial number If desired, press To set Resolution and/or contrastIf you are sending a fax, load the documents Until the name of the other party appearsSending a fax by Direct Keypad Dialling Automatic redialling RedialSelect no Error Correction ModePress 1 to select YES, or Press To select YES, or 2 to Cover SheetDial the receiving fax machine and send the fax Header messagePress Press a number key to select a message Feeder or press Batch Page NumberingPress to store the destination Broadcasting Sending a Fax to Multiple DestinationsWhen you are ready to begin transmission, press Start Broadcasting using a Group KeyPress the appropriate Group Key Transmission will beginPress To clear a Group Key Storing numbers in Group KeysPress To program a Group Key When you have finished storing the destinations, press Start If the memory becomes full Receiving Faxes Using TEL/FAX ModePseudo Ring Duration for Tel/Fax Mode Using A.M. ModeEnter a number as follows for the desired duration To select A.M. mode, pressChanging the number of rings Using FAX ModeEnter the desired number of rings any Using TEL ModeNumber from 2 to Example 3 ringsAnswering on an extension phone connected to the same line Answering with the fax’s handsetPutting a call on hold Fax Signal Receive Optional Reception SettingsPress To turn on the function, or To turn it offEnter the desired number any number Changing the number for remote fax activationFrom 0 to ExampleSelect 100% Reception RatioPress To select AUTO, or 2 to Substitute Reception to Memory Load the documents face down. Maximum of 20 A4 pages Select any of the following copy settings as neededMaking Copies If Memory is Full appears When you are ready to begin copying, pressCopy Cut-off Answering Machine Connection Connecting an Answering MachineSet the reception mode to A.M Using the Answering Machine ConnectionChanging the outgoing message Set your answering machine to auto answerQuiet Detect Time Optional A.M. Mode SettingsHow answering machine mode operates Enter a number from 01 to 10, or enter Times Press OnceTo turn off the function Example 3 secondsQuiet Detect Start Time For the number of seconds of the delayEnter a 2-digit number from 01 to Or enter 00 to turn off the functionPress 1 to turn on the function, or On A.M. FailureSpecial Functions Distinctive Ring Requires Subscription to ServiceDistinctive Ring Requires Subscription to Service Enter the fax number maximum of 20 digits Press Start Blocking Reception of Unwanted FaxesPress 1 for Edit or 2 for Clear Editing and clearing anti junk numbersPress To use Rapid Key 08/POLL Polling Requesting a Fax TransmissionAs a polling key To turn off the polling function, pressBeing polled Memory polling Requesting transmissionLoad the document Set the reception mode to FAX pressPress To select SET Until the arrowPress To select Clear Press Start to clear the document Clearing a memory polling documentPolling security Storing fax numbers for polling permission Press For Edit or For Clear Editing and clearing polling permission numbersActivity Report Printing ListsPress or until the desired list appears in the display Once Press Start to print the listGroup List Setup ListTelephone Number List Headings in the Transaction Report Transaction ReportTransaction Report print condition Press 1 to turn on auto print out, or Auto print-out of Activity ReportClose the operation panel MaintenanceScanning glass and rollers Replacing the toner cartridge HousingReplacing the drum cartridge Replacing the drum cartridgeViewing the total number of pages printed Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning the drum cartridge Maintenance Problems and Solutions TroubleshootingLine error Problem SolutionTrouble- shooting Dialling and transmission problemsReception and copying problems Transmittable Documents on General problemsAnswering machine connection Display messages Messages and Signals102 Printer Error Audible signalsClearing a jammed document Clearing Paper Jams105 Clearing jammed printing paperGently pull the jammed paper out of the machine 106107 Receiving Faxes Quick Reference Guide109 Index110 Page Page Sharp Corporation