Problem

Cause

Solution

The MultiPASS does

The MultiPASS may not

For the MultiPASS to switch

not switch automatically

be in Fax/Tel mode.

automatically between

between telephone and

 

telephone and fax reception,

fax transmissions

 

the Receive mode must be

 

 

set to Fax/Tel mode.

There may be a document in memory.

An error may have occurred during reception.

The sheet feeder may be empty.

The sending fax may not send the CNG signal that tells the MultiPASS that the incoming signal is a fax.

Make sure you have printed out any documents in memory.

Check the LCD for an error message (see page 8-10).

Make sure paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Some fax units cannot send the CNG signal that tells your MultiPASS the incoming signal is from a fax. In such cases, you will have to receive the document manually.

Cannot receive a

You may have pressed

document manually

START/COPY after hanging

 

up the telephone.

Always press START/COPY before hanging up the telephone. Do not press START/COPY after you hang up the telephone; this will disconnect the call.

Troubleshooting

Print quality is poor

You may not be using the

Be sure you are using paper

 

correct type of paper.

that meets the paper

 

 

requirements for the

 

 

MultiPASS (see page A-1).

The print head may need to be cleaned.

The sending party may be having a problem.

Error correction (ECM) may be disabled.

Clean the print head (see page 7-8).

Make a copy on your MultiPASS. If the image is OK, then your MultiPASS is operating properly. Contact the other party and have them check their machine.

Make sure Error correction (ECM) is set to on in the Advanced Receive fax panel of the MultiPASS Fax Setup Utility (see page 3-9).

Chapter 8

Troubleshooting 8-25

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