Canon B120, B140, B115 manual Print quality problems, General problems

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Print quality problems _______________________

oThe print quality is not what you expect; print is not clear, is splashed, has missing dots or white streaks.

The paper you are using may not be supported by the fax.

• Make sure you are using the recommended paper (see p. 3-3).

You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper.

Some papers have a “right” side for printing. If the print quality is not as clear as you would like it to be, try turning the paper over and printing on the other side.

The nozzles on the BJ cartridge print head may be clogged.

• Clean the BJ cartridge print head if necessary (see p. 9-6).

The BJ cartridge may not be installed properly.

• Make sure the BJ cartridge is installed properly (see p. 1-9).

The BJ cartridge print head may be empty or damaged.

Determine if the problem is with the BJ cartridge print head (see p. 9-5) and replace the BJ cartridge if necessary (see p. 9-6).

oThe printout contains blurred or smudged ink.

The paper you are using may not be supported by the fax.

• Make sure you are using the recommended paper (see p. 3-3).

You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper.

Some papers have a “right” side for printing. If the print quality is not as clear as you would like it to be, try turning the paper over and printing on the other side.

General problems __________________________

oThe fax has no power.

The power cord may not be plugged in securely.

Check that the power cord is plugged securely into the fax and into the wall outlet (see p. 1-6). If the fax is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is plugged in and turned on.

The power cord may not be supplying power.

• Check the power cord by substituting with another, or by using a voltmeter to test it for continuity.

oThe fax will not print reports.

The BJ cartridge may need to be replaced.

• Determine if the problem is with the BJ cartridge and replace it if necessary (see p. 9-6).

oNothing appears on the LCD.

The power cord may not be plugged in securely.

Check that the power cord is plugged securely into the fax and into the wall outlet (see p. 1-6). If the fax is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is plugged in and turned on. If the LCD remains blank, unplug the fax, wait five seconds, then plug it in again.

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Contents FAX-B140/B120/B115 Unpacking Setting UPMain components of your fax Preparing to USE Your FAXScanned area Problem documentsTypes of documents you can scan SizePress Start/Copy Press ResolutionCopying documents Load the document face up into the document trayPreparing to send a document Adjusting the quality of your documentsSetting the scanning resolution Setting the scanning contrastDifferent ways to receive a document Receive Mode Main Use Operation Requirements DetailsPress Start/Copy, use 3 or 4 to select Recording the outgoing messageUse 3 or 4 to select Outgoing Message Record your outgoing messageSelect the menu you want SettingsSelecting a menu Press Function Press Start/CopyJams in the document tray Clearing jamsSpecifications Index ECM RX Manual Mode System Settings USER’S Data List Page Page Jams in the multi-purpose tray Cleaning inside the printer cover Periodic cleaningCleaning the exterior of the fax Cleaning the interior of the faxOpen the printer cover Cleaning the scanner componentsWhile holding the white sheet open, clean the components Reconnect the power cordPrinting the nozzle check pattern Testing and cleaning the BJ cartridge print headReplacing the BJ cartridge Cleaning the BJ cartridge print headMake sure the fax is plugged Open the printer cover Cartridge b Protective cap a and tape b Package, then remove the orangePaper feeding problems TroubleshootingYou cannot send a document Faxing problemsDocuments sent from the fax are spotted or dirty Errors occur frequently while sending Cannot send using Error Correction Mode ECMCannot receive a document automatically Print quality is poor Cannot receive a document manuallyFax images print blotched or uneven Cannot receive using Error Correction Mode ECMErrors occur frequently while receiving Fax does not printTelephone problems Copying problemsGeneral problems Print quality problemsMessage Cause LCD messagesChange Cartridge LCD messages Message Cause Nnnn During a power failure Case of a power failureMemory clear report Page User Settings Report Settings RX Settings System Settings TAM Settings FAX-B140 only Activity reports How to print a reportUser’s data list Activity reportOne-touch speed dialling list Coded speed dialling listPress TAM to set TAM Mode Setting TAM ModeSetting ends and the fax returns to standby mode Setting the recording time for a telephone messageTAM Monitor allows you to screen all incoming calls Setting TAM MonitorCall Setting Toll SaverRecording voice memos Want to delete Press Start/Copy Deleting messagesWant to delete Press Delete Press to delete the messagePress Play Playing telephone messagesPress Delete Press to delete all messages Your password Press Start/Copy Press Stop Remote control featuresRegistration ends and the fax returns to standby mode End the remote control and hang up the handset Using remote controlCall home Outgoing message will be played Command Sub-command Description List of remote control commandsMaximum of 40 digits can be entered Setting the forwarding numberForwarding telephone messages NumberFollow steps 1 to 5 on p Use 3 or 4 to select Auto Redial Setting the number of redial timesFwdtelnumber Setting PIN EntryEnter your password when you hear the beeps When a forwarded call is receivedWhen forwarding is not possible Page Press Receive Mode Setting the receive modePicked up within the specified ring time set in step Setting the receive modeUsing your fax with an answering machine Receiving documents manually Manual ModeSaving ink while receiving documents Other featuresPolling to receive documents Cancelling receiving Direct sending Sending documentsSending methods Dialling methodsMemory sending If a person answers, converse normally, then ask Manual sendingAutomatic dialling Cancelling sendingNumbers registered for the button letter group Sending a document using directory diallingName of the party you are searching for Press 3 or 4 to display the other namesPress UCanTalk. Then speak the voice tag into Microphone Sending a document using UCanTalk FAX-B140 onlySpecial dialling Sending a document using caller historyLong-distance dialling Manual redialling Redialling when the line is busyAutomatic redialling Between redialling attempts Setting the options for automatic rediallingUse 3 or 4 to select Auto Redial Press Start/Copy Times you want the fax to redialUsing the numeric buttons Delayed sendingEnter the receiving party’s fax number Press Start/Copy Press to delete the file Cancelling delayed sendingSending a document to more than one location Sequential broadcastingDial the receiving party’s fax numbers as you need Press Start/Copy Use 3 or 4 to select Print Document Documents stored in memoryPrinting a list of documents in memory Printing a document in memoryUse 3 or 4 to select Delete Document Press Start/Copy Repeat the procedure from step To finish, press StopDeleting a document from memory To finish, press StopPage Page Loading documents Problems with multipage documentsPrintable area Paper requirementsLoading paper Page LCD Fax controls the operation panelFAX-B140 FAX-B120/B115Entering letters and numbers Guidelines for entering numbers, letters, and symbolsPress # repeatedly until the symbol you want appears Continue entering other letters using the numeric buttonsCorrecting mistakes Identifying your documents Setting the date and timeRegistering sender information Personalising your faxNumeric buttons Registering your fax/telephone number and namePress Function Press Start/Copy twice Use 3 or 4 to select Unit Telephone # Press Start/CopySetting the summer time Press Start/Copy Use 3 or 4 to select Time Summer time startsSummer time compensation is made Press Start/Copy to register the number Registering one-touch speed dialling numbers and namesPress or # to select YES or no Registering one-touch speed dialling numbers and names Start from step Registering coded speed dialling numbers and namesWhich you want to register the number Pp -10Coded Speed Dial Registering UCanTalk voice tags Fax-B140 onlyDeleting voice tags Modifying voice tagsTowards you Removing the shipping materialsCorresponding slots Assembling the faxAttaching components Slots on the unitMaking connections Answering machine* to the t jack Ringer volume switch Connect an extension phone orUsers in the U.K. only Setting the language and country Connecting the AC power cordPlug the power cord connector into the rear of the fax Paper guidelines Loading paperMove the paper guide to the left Loading paper in the multi-purpose trayGuidelines Installing the BJ cartridgeInstalling the BJ cartridge in your fax Installing the BJ cartridge Testing the faxDialling through a switchboard PBX Setting the TEL Line TypeYou can select Prefix or Hooking Switching systemPage Table of Contents Iii Documents and Paper Making Copies Sending DocumentsReceiving Documents Selecting a menu Activity reports Specifications IndexCopyright Customer support Using this guideVii Canon help line Important safety instructionsHandling and maintenance ViiiLocation Power supply

B115, B140, B120 specifications

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