13-16 Troubleshooting Chapter 13
Cannot send using Error Correction Mode (ECM).
The other party’s fax machine may not support ECM.
If the other party’s fax machine does not support ECM, then the document is sent in normal
mode without error checking.
ECM may be disabled.
Make sure ECM is on. ( ECM TX, p. 14-6)
Errors occur frequently while sending.
The telephone lines may be in poor condition, or you may have a bad connection.
Lower the transmission speed. ( TX START SPEED, p. 14-9)
Receiving Problems
Cannot receive a fax automatically.
The unit may not be set to receive automatically.
For the unit to receive faxes automatically, the receive mode must be set to FAX ONLY
MODE, Fax/Tel Mode, or ANS.MACHINE MODE ( Chapter 8). If you have set
ANS.MACHINE MODE, confirm that an answering machine is connected to the unit and that
it is turned on with an outgoing message properly recorded. ( p. 8-10)
The unit may have a document stored in memory.
Print out any documents stored in memory. ( pp. 7-18, 8-11, 8-13)
The MultiPASS Suite may have received the fax (MultiPASS models only).
Software User’s Guide
An error may have occurred during reception.
Check the LCD for an error message. ( p. 13-5)
Print an ACTIVITY REPORT and check for an error. ( p. 11-3)
The multi-purpose tray may be empty.
Make sure paper is loaded in the multi-purpose tray. ( p. 2-17)
The telephone line may not be connected properly.
Make sure all line connections are secure. ( p. 2-6)