Scanning a Document into the Polling Box | Canon FAX-L240, FAX-L290

Scanning a Document into the Polling Box

Follow this procedure to store a document in the polling box so that other fax machines can retrieve it:

nYou need to set up the polling box before you can scan a document into the polling box (1 p. 9-12).

1Load the document, face down in the ADF (1 p. 4-3).

•To adjust the resolution and contrast, see pp. 7-2, 7-3.

•You may be unable to scan if the memory used (shown in the LCD) is close to 100%. To free up space in the FAX’s memory: print, send, or delete any

documents you no longer need to be stored in memory (1 p. 9-5).

Ex:

MEMORY USED 0%

(Currently used memory)

DOCUMENT READY

(Standby to scan)

Special Features

2Open the one-touch speed dial panel.

3Press Polling.

4Press Set.

•The FAX scans the document into the polling box.

POLLING TX

When another fax machine polls your FAX, the following conditions apply:

•If you registered a password for the polling box, the other party’s fax machine must request the document with this exact same password.

•If you have not registered a password for the polling box, but the other fax machine requests the document from your FAX with a password, the document cannot be retrieved.

Changing or Deleting the Polling Box Settings

Follow this procedure to change or delete the polling box settings:

nYou will be unable to delete the polling box settings if you have scanned a document into the polling box (see above). Delete the document from memory first before following the procedure below (1 p. 9-9).

1Open the one-touch speed dial panel.

Chapter 9

Special Features

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Canon FAX-L240, FAX-L290 manual Scanning a Document into the Polling Box, Changing or Deleting the Polling Box Settings

Contents

Page Trademarks CopyrightModel Name H12251 FAX-L240 H12250 FAX-L290 Laser Safety Information IiiModel Contents Paper Handling Scanning a Document into Memory for Delayed SendingSpeed Dialling Sending Faxes Receiving With an Answering Machine ANS.MACHINE Mode Special FeaturesReceiving Faxes Troubleshooting MaintenanceVii Copying Appendix a Specifications Summary of SettingsAppendix B Default Settings for Each Country Appendix C Country-specific Features Appendix E FAX-L290 Instructions Appendix D Options Preface Chapter Introduction Type Conventions Used in This GuideChapter Introduction TX/RX no ADF LCD ECM ITU-TS Type Conventions Used in This Guide Customer Support Handling and Maintenance Important Safety Instructions Location Introduction Chapter Power Supply Chapter Setting Up Connecting the Telephone Line Cord and External DevicesChapter Setting Up Unpacking the FAX Setting Up Chapter Chapter Setting Up Removing Shipping Materials Assembling the FAX Making Connections Connecting the Telephone Line Cord and External Devices Chapter Setting Up Connecting the Power Cord FAX enters standby mode Setting the Language and Country Press Set FAX enters standby mode Main Components of the FAX Special Function Buttons Operation Panel Installing the Toner Cartridge Remove the new FX-3 toner cartridge from its protective bag Use both hands to close the front cover Loading Paper Setting Up Replace the multi-purpose tray cover Testing the FAX Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols Chapter Registering InformationChapter Registering Information Registering Information Chapter Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols Continue entering other letters using the numeric buttons Changing Between Number and Letter ModesEntering Letters Continue entering other numbers using the numeric buttons Entering SymbolsCorrecting a Mistake Entering Numbers Registering Sender Information What is Sender Information? Entering the Date and Time Registering Your FAX Number and NamePress Data Registration Press Set Press Stop to return to standby mode Setting the Telephone Line Type Registering the R Button Dialling Through a Switchboard If you selected Prefix in step If you selected Hooking in step Enables the summer time Setting the Summer TimeDisables the summer time If you selected OFF in step If you selected on in step END DATE/TIME Month October TEL Registration Registering Information Chapter Scanned Area of a Document Chapter Document HandlingAdding Pages to the Document in the ADF Chapter Document Handling Problem Documents Document RequirementsScanned Area of a Document Problems With Multipage Documents Loading DocumentsDocument is now ready for scanning Adding Pages to the Document in the ADF Chapter Paper Handling Chapter Paper Handling Paper Requirements You can load the following paper in the multi-purpose trayPaper Handling Chapter Selecting Paper for Your FAX Printable AreaShaded area shows the printable area of A4-size paper Paper Path Selecting Face-Up or Face-Down Paper Delivery Selecting Paper Delivery Paper Handling Chapter Changing the Paper Size Setting If you selected A4, LTR, or LGL in stepIf you selected Custom in step Use ∂ or ¨ to select the custom paper size setting Adjusting the Toner Saver Setting Paper Handling Chapter Chapter Speed Dialling Chapter Speed Dialling Speed Dialling Methods What is Speed Dialling?One-Touch Speed Dialling 2 p Coded Speed Dialling 2 p Registering One-Touch Speed Dialling Speed Dialling Chapter TX Type If a password is required, use Numeric buttons to enter it If you selected Regular TX in stepIf you selected PSWD/SUBADDRESS in step Chapter Speed Dialling Registering Coded Speed Dialling TEL=3 3758 Ex A02= 1500 FaxOnly If a password is required, use Speed Dialling Chapter To register a group under a one Touch speed dialling button Registering Group Dialling To register a group under a coded speed dialling code 04=1-TOUCH SPD Sending a Document With Speed Dialling Using Speed Dialling Making a Telephone Call With Speed Dialling Printing Speed Dialling Lists If you selected Group Dial List in stepIf you selected a list other than Group Dial List in step Touch SPD Dial List 2 Detailed List Touch SPD Dial List Coded Speed Dial List 2 Detailed List Coded Speed Dial List Group Dial List Speed Dialling Chapter Cancelling Manual Redialling Chapter Sending FaxesChapter Sending Faxes Preparing to Send a Fax Setting the Scanning ResolutionDocuments You Can Fax Continue with the operation you are performing Setting the Scanning Contrast Regular Dialling Dialling MethodsOne-Touch Speed Dialling Coded Speed Dialling Sending Methods Memory SendingDial the other party’s fax number Manual Sending Via the Handset If you hear a voice If you hear a high-pitched signal instead of a voiceDial the other party’s fax/telephone number Press Start/Copy to begin sending the document If you are sending a document using memory sending Cancelling SendingPress T to cancel sending Press Stop Redialling When the Line is Busy Manual RediallingAutomatic Redialling Press T to cancel redialling Setting the Options for Automatic Redialling Time OUT Press the one-touch speed dialling buttons you want Chapter Sending Faxes Delayed Sending Scanning a Document into Memory for Delayed SendingPress Delayed Transmission One-touch speed dialling Printing a Document Set for Delayed Sending Press T to delete the document Deleting a Document Set for Delayed Sending Sending Faxes Chapter Setting Fax/Tel Mode Setting the Options for Fax/Tel Mode Chapter Receiving FaxesChapter Receiving Faxes Receiving Methods Receive Mode Main Use Operation Requirements Details Receiving Faxes Automatically FAX only Mode Setting FAX only ModePress Receive Mode to select Receiving Faxes Chapter Confirm that FaxOnly is displayed LCD Setting Fax/Tel Mode What Happens When Fax/Tel Mode is Selected Setting the Options for Fax/Tel Mode Use ∂ or ¨ to select the Default Action setting you want Receiving Faxes Manually Manual Mode Setting Manual ModeReceiving a Fax Manually If you hear a beep tone or silence Setting ANS.MACHINE Mode Using the FAX With an Answering MachineReceiving With an Answering Machine Cancelling Receiving Receiving Faxes in Memory When a Problem OccursPress T to cancel receiving Receiving While Performing Other Tasks Receiving Faxes Chapter Polling Another Fax Machine Cancelling Polling Receiving Chapter Special FeaturesChapter Special Features Entering Pauses in a Fax/Telephone Number Special Features Chapter Special DiallingEntering Pauses in a Fax/Telephone Number When you have finished, press Hook to disconnect the call Switching Temporarily to Tone Dialling Dialling Through a Switchboard For details on dialling through a switchboard, see pConfirming a Dial Tone Documents Stored in Memory Printing a List of Documents Stored in MemoryPress Memory Reference Printing a Document Stored in Memory Follow this procedure to print a document stored in memory Sending a Document Stored in Memory Press Set to begin sending Set Deleting a Document Stored in Memory Polling What is Polling?Polling Receiving Polling Another Fax Machine Press Start/Copy to begin polling the fax machines Setting Up the Polling Box Cancelling Polling ReceivingPolling Sending Press Set Use ∂ or ¨ to select Polling BOX Setup File File Name Change Data Changing or Deleting the Polling Box Settings Scanning a Document into the Polling BoxOpen the one-touch speed dial panel Press Polling Press Set If you selected Delete File in step If you selected Change Data in step Enabling Restriction of Your FAX Restricting Use of Your FAX Press Set twice Use ∂ or ¨ to select OFF Cancelling Restriction of Your FAX Press Set Press Stop to return to standby mode Restricting Reception Use ∂ or ¨ to select the restriction type setting you want Press Stop to return to the standby mode Special Features Chapter 10-1 Chapter Copying10-2 10-3 Photo Making a Quick Single Copy 10-3Press Start/Copy to begin copying Copying Chapter 10-4 11-1 Chapter Reports and ListsMulti TX/RX Transaction Report 11-5 Chapter Reports and Lists Summary of Reports and Lists 11-2Report or List Description Details 11-3 Activity Report 11-4 TX Transmission Report RX Reception Report Multi TX/RX Transaction Report11-5 11-6 Chapter Maintenance Chapter Maintenance12-1 Cleaning the FAX’s Exterior Periodic CleaningMaintenance Chapter 12-2 12-3 Cleaning the FAX’s Interior 12-4 Wipe with a clean, soft, dry, lint-free Cloth Cleaning the Scanner Components12-5 Separation guide and separation Roller 12-6 12-7 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 12-8 12-9 12-10Maintenance Chapter Chapter Troubleshooting Chapter Troubleshooting13-1 Jams in the Paper Delivery Slots 13-3 Jams Inside the Unit Clearing Jams Troubleshooting ChapterJams in the ADF 13-2 Jams in the Paper Delivery Slots Paper JamsJams Inside the Unit 13-3 Move the paper release lever back 13-4 Multi-purpose tray area 13-5 Top edge of the jammed paper in the fixing assembly Fixing assembly area13-6 Pass the jammed paper under the roller 13-7 13-8 LCD Messages 13-9 Correction Mode ECM Fax using ErrorThere is a paper jam Unit is receiving Number You entered an invalid Unit received the fax Cancel a transactionMemory because Paper or toner ran out, or Paper Feeding Problems Faxing ProblemsSending Problems Faxes sent from the FAX are spotted or dirty Cannot send using Error Correction Mode ECM Errors occur frequently while sending Receiving ProblemsNo automatic switching between telephone and fax calls Cannot receive a fax automatically Print quality is poor Cannot receive a document manuallyFaxes do not print Received faxes print blotched or unevenly Cannot receive using Error Correction Mode ECM Copying ProblemsErrors occur frequently while receiving Memory Full appears in the LCD when making multiple copies Printing Problems Telephone ProblemsAlarm light is lit and the FAX beeps while printing Cannot dial Printout is skewed Printout does not match paper sizePaper jams occur Printout is not clear FAX has no power General ProblemsPower cord may not be supplying power Nothing appears in the LCD Product name FAX-L240 or FAX-L290 Serial number If You Cannot Solve a Problem 13-22Troubleshooting Chapter If a Power Cut Occurs Chapter Summary of Settings Chapter Summary of Settings14-1 Summary of Settings Chapter Printing a List to Check the Current SettingsUnderstanding the Menu System 14-2 When you are finished, press Stop to return to standby mode Accessing the Menus14-3 Press Set Use ∂ or ¨ to select the menu you want User Settings Menu Setting Description Sub-Settings14-4 14-5 Report Settings Menu 14-6 TX Transmission Settings Menu 14-7 RX Reception Settings Menu 14-8 Printer Settings Menu 14-9 Polling BOX Menu 14-10Summary of Settings Chapter System Settings Menu Germany 14-12Summary of Settings Chapter Appendix a Specifications General SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications General Specifications Specifications Appendix aFacsimile Copier TelephonePrinter Specifications Appendix a Appendix B Default Settings for Each Country Appendix B Default Settings for Each Country Default Settings for Each Country Appendix B Default Settings for Each Country Ring Time AUSTRALIA, Hong KONG, NEW ZEALAND, MALAYSIA, Singapore Appendix B Default Settings for Each Country Default Settings for Each Country Appendix B Connecting External Device Ringer Equivalence Number R.E.N Appendix C Country-specific FeaturesConnecting the Telephone Line Cord Connecting an Answering Machine Connecting External Device United KingdomRinger Equivalence Number R.E.N Connecting a Telephone Connecting the Telephone Line CordGermany Applicable Standards Customer Support Connecting an Answering Machine For Your Safety AustraliaTelstra FaxStream Duet Network Switch System Operation Setting the FAX for Network SwitchWhen you hear the telephone call ring pattern When you hear the fax call ring pattern triple ring Telecom FaxAbility New Zealand When you hear the fax call ring pattern Appendix D Options Attaching the Handset to Your FAXAppendix D Options Optional Handset Package Contents Use your finger to push the screws into the plugs Attaching the Handset to Your FAX Maintaining Your Handset Appendix E FAX-L290 Instructions Appendix E FAX-L290 Instructions Introduction Using Your DocumentationDifferences Between the FAX-L290 and FAX-L240 Unpacking the FAX-L290 Instructions FAX-L290 Connecting the FAX-L290 to Your PC Print Media Size Quantity Print Media Requirements Envelopes Selecting Print MediaTransparencies Use only special laser printer transparencies Loading Envelopes Loading Transparencies FAX-L290 Instructions Appendix E Index Index 11,2-12.See also individual Lists. See also individual list names Menu. See also individual menu names Lists. See individual list names See also individual USER’S Data List Index HT1-2194-000-V.1.0XXXXXXXX