Faxing, Sending a fax using the ADF | Lexmark X502N, X500n instruction

Faxing

Notes:

•The Fax function is not available on all models.

•Color faxing is not supported. Press to start a black and white fax job.

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Scanner glass

Use the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for multiple-page A4-, letter-, or legal-size documents.

Use the scanner glass for single pages, small items (such as postcards or photos), transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings).

Sending a fax

Note: New Zealand telecom users: If a charge for local calls is unacceptable, do not use the “Dial” button for local calls. Only the seven digits of the local number should be dialed from your telephone. Do not dial the area code digit or the “0” prefix.

Sending a fax using the ADF

1Make sure the printer is on and is connected to a working phone line.

2Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF.

Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass.

3Adjust the paper guides.

4From the control panel, press .

5Enter a fax number using Quick Dial, Speed Dial, or manual dialing.

6Press to start the fax job.

Note: If the memory is full, the document is sent in real time.

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Lexmark X502N, X500n manual Faxing, Sending a fax using the ADF

Contents

Users Guide X500n, X502nPage Contents Copying PrintingScanning Clearing jams Faxing Understanding printer menus Administrative supportUnderstanding printer messages Maintaining the printer 117 Troubleshooting 137 Safety information Learning about the printer Configured modelsBasic model Page Fully configured model Control panel item Description Understanding the control panel Control panel item Description Control panel item Description Getting the printer ready to fax Using an RJ11 adapterChoosing a fax connection Country/regionPage Country/region Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack in Germany Connecting to a telephone Connecting to an answering machine Page Connecting to a computer with a modem Setting the date Setting the outgoing fax name and number Setting the time Installing a 530-sheet drawer Installing options Securing the 530-sheet drawer to the printer Attaching cables Ethernet port USB symbol USB port Loading trays Loading paper and specialty mediaPage Page Converting the standard tray to a legal-size tray Page Page Setting up the standard exit bin Setting the Paper Type Linking trays Paper and specialty media guide Paper characteristicsPaper guidelines Unacceptable paper Using letterheadSelecting paper Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead Using envelopes Using transparencies Using labels Storing paper Using card stock Supported paper sizes Supported paper sizes, types, and weights Supported paper types Paper capacities Supported paper weightsPage Printing the configuration Installing printer softwarePrinting Printing a document from Windows Printing the demo Canceling a print job Click the trash icon Copying Customizing copy settingsMaking a copy Selecting a paper tray for copies Reducing or enlarging copies Selecting a paper size for copies Copying multiple pages onto a single sheet Adjusting copy qualityMaking a copy lighter or darker Collating copies Canceling a copy jobCollated Not collated Scanning Scanning a document using the computer Scanning documents directly to other applications Customizing scan settings using the computerScanning text for editing General tab Scanning to a computer over the network Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapersSelect Moire Reduction Canceling a scan job Setting up the scan directoryCustomizing scan settings from the control panel Searching the scan directory Making a scanned image lighter or darker Faxing Sending a fax using the ADFSending a fax Canceling a broadcast fax Sending a fax using the scanner glassSending a broadcast fax Sending a fax while listening to a call On Hook Dial Canceling a fax jobSending a fax at the end of a conversation Receiving a fax Setting the fax receive modeUnderstanding the fax receive modes Receiving a fax at the end of a conversation Setting up Quick Dial numbers Adjusting fax activity report settingsPrinting fax activity reports Receiving a fax from an extension telephone Printing the Quick Dial list Setting up Speed Dial numbersPrinting the Speed Dial list Setting the dialing mode Customizing dial settingsAdjusting the volume Understanding the dialing options Setting up to fax while behind a PBX Changing the fax resolution Customizing fax settingsMaking a fax lighter or darker Selecting a paper tray for incoming faxes Setting up real time fax transmissionReducing the print size of an incoming fax Avoiding jams Clearing jamsUnderstanding jam messages and locations Rear door top ADF doorRear door bottom Optional 530-sheet tray Tray Clearing Tray 1 jams Page Clearing Tray 2 jams Clearing jams behind the rear door Paper Jam B Paper Jam C Paper jam in the ADFPage Page Close the ADF cover Press Scan Settings Fax Settings Fax Directory Admin Settings Copy Settings menuUnderstanding printer menus Menus list Quality SortDensity Reduce/Enlarge Scan Settings menu TX Settings Fax Settings menuLimitation of size of mail Tray Settings RX SettingsDelete Document Report Settings Comm SettingsFax Directory menu Quick Dial Entry Speaker Volume Machine Settings menuPaper Settings Speed Dial Entry Toner Saver Mode Job Timeout Scanner Carriage Supplies Info Reports Print menu Network Settings menu Admin Settings menu Default Mode PBX Access DigitPower Saver Auto Clear Admin Menu Lock Setting Default Understanding printer messages List of status and error messages Cover Open Close OPC Cover Missing Install Fuser Unit Place Next Page Then Press Set Sleep Cleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the printerMaintaining the printer Storing supplies 100 Cleaning the scanner glass 101 Cleaning the dust-proof glass 102 103 104 105 Ordering toner cartridges Ordering supplies106 Ordering a fuser Moving the printerOrdering a photodeveloper cartridge Ordering a waste toner bottle 108 Locking the scanner 109 Removing the printer from the 530-sheet drawer 110 111 Moving the printer to another location Setting the printer up in a new location112 113 Locking the administrator menus Administrative supportChanging the administrator menus password Adjusting Power Saver Setting the Default mode Restoring factory default settings115 Turning on Auto Clear Using the Embedded Web Server116 Solving printing problems TroubleshootingOnline customer support Checking an unresponsive printer Control panel display is blank Tray linking does not work Job takes longer than expected to printUnexpected page breaks occur Copier does not respond Solving copy problemsScanner unit does not close Poor copy quality Partial document or photo copies Scanner does not respond Solving scan problemsScan was not successful Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Partial document or photo scans Solving fax problemsCannot scan from a computer Cannot send or receive a fax Temporarily disable Call Waiting Review this digital phone service checklistDo you have Voice Mail service? Check the printer connections Can send but not receive faxes Received fax has poor print quality Can receive but not send faxes Drawers Solving option problems Solving print quality problems Solving paper feed problemsPaper frequently jams Paper jam message remains after jam is cleared Light colored line, white line, or incorrectly colored line Color misregistrationSmeared vertical print Streaked vertical lines Streaked horizontal lines Check the Media Type setting Make sure the Color Adjustment settings are not too lightPrint is too light Print irregularities Transparency print quality is poor Print is too darkGray background Ghost images Uneven print densityIncorrect margins Skewed print Clipped images Blank pagesIs the toner cartridge defective or empty? 133 Paper curl Solid color pagesToner specks What is RGB color? FAQ about color printingToner rubs off 135 136 Contacting Customer Support 137 Edition notice 138 Industry Canada compliance statement 139 European Community EC directives conformity 140 Noise emission levels 141 142 New Zealand Telecom equipment notice 143 Power consumption 144 Off mode 145 Extent of limited warranty Index SymbolsNumerics 146 147 148 149 150