Canon FAX-L290, FAX-L240 manual Type Conventions Used in This Guide, TX/RX no ADF LCD ECM ITU-TS

Type Conventions Used in This Guide

Please read the list below of symbols, terms, and abbreviations used in this guide.

cCautions tell you how to avoid actions that could injure you or damage your FAX. In order to use your unit safely, always observe these cautions.

nNotes provide advice on using your FAX more effectively, describe operating restrictions, and tell you how to avoid minor difficulties. Reading these is recommended to make the most of your unit and its functions.

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default document or fax menu

TX/RX NO.

TX

RX

Ex:

ADF

LCD

ECM

G3

ITU-TS

Certain countries

A number preceded by an arrow and enclosed in parenthesis references a page number (p.) or page numbers (pp.) that contain more information on the topic of the previous sentence.

A setting that remains in effect unless you change it.

The original sheet(s) of paper you send or receive with your FAX.

A list of settings from which you select an item to set up or change. A menu has a title which appears in the LCD.

Transaction number. When you send or receive a document, your FAX automatically assigns the document a unique transaction number. A transaction number is a four-digit number that will help you keep track of documents you send and receive.

Denotes Sending.

Denotes Receiving.

Example of a message or setting displayed in the LCD.

Automatic Document Feeder. The device on your FAX that automatically feeds a document into the unit for faxing and copying.

Liquid Crystal Display. The display on the operation panel that displays messages and settings.

Error Correction Mode. The ability of your FAX to reduce system and line errors when sending to or receiving from a fax machine with ECM capability.

Group 3. A system that uses encoding schemes to transmit image data while reducing the amount of data that needs to be transmitted, thus reducing transmission time.

International Telecommunications Union-Telecommunications Sector. A committee created to set international standards for telecommunications.

See Appendixes B and C to specify the countries.

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