Telephone Problems

„ You Cannot Dial

Cause

Action

The telephone line may not be

Make sure all line connections are secure (see your setup sheet).

connected properly.

 

The power cord may not be plugged in

Check that the power cord is plugged securely into the fax and into the wall

securely.

outlet (see your setup sheet). If the fax is plugged into a power strip, make sure

 

the power strip is plugged in and turned on.

The machine may not be switched on.

Press [ON] to turn the machine on.

The fax may not be set for the type of

Make sure the fax is set for the correct telephone line type (see page 14).

telephone line in use (pulse/tone).

 

„The Handset, Telephone, or Extension Phone Disconnects While You are Talking

Cause

Action

The telephone line cord may not be

Check that the telephone line cord is plugged securely into the fax and into the

plugged in securely.

telephone line jack on your wall.

„There is Interference on the Line

Cause

Action

A mobile phone or cordless phone may

Make sure that mobile phones and cordless phones are not used near the fax.

be in use near the fax.

 

Print Quality Problems

„The Print Quality is Not What You Expect; Print is Not Clear, is Splashed, has Missing Dots or White Streaks

Cause

Action

The paper you are using may not be

Make sure you are using the recommended paper (see page 21).

supported by the fax.

 

The nozzles on the FINE Cartridge

Clean the FINE Cartridge print head if necessary (see page 53).

print head may be clogged.

 

The FINE Cartridge may not be

Make sure the FINE Cartridge is installed properly (see your setup sheet or

installed properly.

page 50).

The FINE Cartridge print head may be

Determine if the problem is with the FINE Cartridge print head (see page 53)

damaged.

and replace the FINE Cartridge if necessary (see page 50).

„The Printout Contains Blurred or Smudged Ink

Cause

Action

The paper you are using may not be

Make sure you are using the recommended paper (see page 21).

supported by the fax.

 

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