Multi-Tasking

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Multi-Tasking

The MINOLTAFAX2800 and MINOLTAFAX3800 can perform multiple

operations at the same time. One operation can run in the foreground, while

another runs in the background. For example, you can scan, copy, or print

documents into memory for later transmissio n while receiving a fax.

Operation Concurrent Operation Result
Copy Fax Reception
GDI/PCL4 Printing
Memory Fax transmission
PC-Fax Transmission or
Reception
The received fax is stored in memory, and prints once
copy operation is complete.
Print job is stored in memory, and prints once copy
operation is complete.
Faxing begins while copying continues.
Faxing begins while copying continues.
Fax Reception Copy
GDI/PCL4 Printing
Fax Transmission
The Copy job will be stored in memory, then printed
out when reception (RX) is complete.
Print document during reception.
Scans document into memory for transmission.
Fax
Transmiss ion Copy
GDI/PCL4 Printing
The available memory is shared by both jobs and their
operations happen simultaneously.
The document will be printed from the PC during Fax
operation.
PC-Fax
Reception Copy
Parallel Port Printing
Fax Transmission
Copy operation starts by scanning document into
memory, and prints as fax is being transmitted.
Print operation occurs while PC is receiving the fax.
TX works when PC-Fax is complete. Scans document
into memory for transmission.
PC-Fax Transmit Copy
Parallel Port Printing
Fax Transmission
Copy operation starts by scanning document into
memory first, and prints as fax is being transmitted.
Parallel Port can be used for printing during PC-FAX
operation.
Scans document into memory for transmission.