Troubleshooting

(continued)

 

 

 

Problem

Solution

 

 

The numbers stored in memory do not

Make sure the numbers are programmed correctly. To print a

dial correctly.

Phone book list, see Print reports on page 34.

 

 

The document does not feed into the

Be sure the document is not wrinkled, and you are putting it in

machine.

correctly. Check that the document is the right size and not too

 

thick or too thin. See Document types and sizes on page 52.

 

 

You cannot receive faxes automatically.

Check if TEL appears on the right side of the display. In TEL

 

mode, you cannot receive a fax automatically. Be sure the

 

handset is seated on the cradle properly.

 

If the ink is low, the fax will stop printing faxes. Replace the print

 

cartridge.

 

If the fax memory is full, the fax will stop answering the phone.

 

Load paper and print the faxes in memory to clear out the

 

memory.

 

 

The machine cannot receive faxes

Do not hang up the handset before pressing Start to receive a fax.

manually.

 

 

 

The machine does not send anything.

Check that the document is loaded face down.Send should

 

appear in the display after it dials. Check if the machine to which

 

you are sending can receive your fax.

 

 

You cannot poll another machine.

The fax machine you are polling may be using a poll code

 

(password).

 

 

The fax you received has blank bits on it.

The machine sending to you may be faulty. A noisy phone line can

 

cause line errors. Check your machine by making a copy.

 

 

Spots or lines missing from the fax you

Check if the print cartridge is ok by making a copy. See Maintain

receive.

the print cartridge on page 42. Check with the telephone

 

company to see if your phone line is noisy.

 

 

You are receiving poor quality copies.

The fax machine sending to you may have a dirty scan glass.

 

Also, check with the telephone company to see if your phone line

 

is noisy.

 

 

Some of the words on the fax you

The machine sending to you had a temporary document jam.

received appear stretched.

 

 

 

Your machine does not make copies.

Make sure your document is loaded face down.

 

 

There are lines on copies or documents

Check your scan glass for marks and clean it (see Clean the

you send.

document scanner area on page 44).

 

 

The machine dials a number, but fails to

The remote fax machine may be turned off or unable to answer

make a connection with a remote fax

incoming calls. Speak with the other fax operator to solve the

machine.

problem.

 

 

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