Muratec MFX-1500 Modem, Monitor, Normal resolution, One-touch dialing, On-hook dialing, Passcode

Just in case . . .

MH

Modified Huffman, the standard ITU-TGroup 3 data compression method. A one- dimensional coding scheme that compresses data in horizontal direction only. A feature of all Muratec fax machines, MH assures transmissions faster than one page per minute when communicating with other Group 3 units, regardless of manufacturer. See also MSE, SMSE.

Modem

A device that converts digital data, like information from a fax machine, into an analogue signal for transmission over ordinary (analogue) telephone lines. Contraction of modulator-demodulator.A modem is included in a fax machine and allows it to be connected directly to a PSTN telephone line.

Monitor

A speaker in most Muratec fax machines which can allow one to hear the dialing process. This is not a speakerphone, because it has no microphone for speaking to the person being called; for regular two-way voice communication, one must use the handset. See also On-hook dialing.

MSE, SMSE

Muratec’s proprietary data compression methods, allowing a Muratec- manufactured fax machine to transmit more quickly when communicating with another Muratec-manufactured unit. MSE and SMSE are features on many Muratec fax machines. See also MH.

Normal resolution

Shown as “norm”; 203 H x 98V lpi. Default resolution mode for all Muratec faxes.

One-touch dialing

Allows the fax user to store frequently used fax numbers for dialing with the touch of one key. See also Autodialing and Speed-dialing.

On-hook dialing

Dialing numbers by using the keypad on the fax unit without lifting the handset. On most Muratec fax models, one can do this either silently or by using the monitor. See also Monitor.

Original document size

The largest (or smallest) document that can be fed safely through a fax machine.

Paper sizes
All are width x length:
Letter = 8.5″ × 11.0 ″		Legal = 8.5″ × 14.0 ″		Tabloid = 11.0″ × 17.0 ″
A5	= 5.8″ × 8.3 ″	A4	= 8.3″ × 11.7 ″	A3 = 11.7″ × 16.5 ″
B5	= 7.2″ × 10.1 ″	B4	= 10.1″ × 17.0 ″	B3 = 14.3″ × 20.3 ″

Passcode

A four-digit code-number. On your fax machine, the protection passcode lets the user limit access to fax operations in general, as well as certain settings and even documents readied for polling (in the latter case, only calling machines whose users enter the proper passcode will be able to poll the document.)

PBX (or PABX)

Private branch exchange; privately-owned telephone equipment serving a particular building, business or area. Many PBX systems use digital transmission lines which, unlike more common PSTN lines, are not compatible with fax machine use. The user should not connect a fax unit to a PBX without first checking with the system manufacturer or service representative.

Polling

Automatic transmission to a calling remote fax, or reception of a document from a remote fax set for this operation. Polling is convenient whenever a central unit must receive information from one or several remote faxes. The caller bears all telephone charges and prevents several remote units from calling at the same time. In database polling, a remote fax polls a document directly from the memory of a Muratec fax. (Regular polling requires the document to be physically in the polled fax’s feeder.) See also Secure polling.

Private line (or Leased line)

A service offered by many telephone systems; provides an exclusive phone circuit between two geographic points. A Muratec fax does not require a private line. See also PSTN.

Proprietary

Non-standard. In fax, refers to a fax feature which works only in communications between same-branded fax machines.

PSTN

Public switched telephone network; the most common type of telephone lines and service in use, in contrast to private or leased lines. A Muratec fax provides fast, reliable data transmission over a PSTN line, and does not need a special or dedicated telephone line. See also Private line.

RCR

Receive confirmation report. An RCR is your assurance that the document you transmitted was received. The RCR prints after your transmission, identifying the receiving unit and recording the date, time, transmission mode, number of pages sent and the result. The RCR is an exclusive feature of Muratec fax machines and is available only when transmitting to other, compatible Muratec fax machines. See also TCR.

Receiver ID — See Station ID.

Redialing

The dialing again, either manually or automatically, of the most recently dialed fax or phone number. Automatic redialing follows an unsuccessful dialing attempt.

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