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Chapter 1

BEFORE USING THE FAX FEATURE

This chapter contains basic information about using the fax function of this product. Please read this chapter before using the unit as a fax machine.

SETTINGS REQUIRED FOR THE FAX FUNCTION

Before using the unit as a fax machine, make sure that the following information has been programmed correctly.

Make sure the correct date and time have been set

Make sure the correct date and time have been programmed in the unit (refer to "CUSTOM SETTINGS" of operation manual for copier). If the date and time are wrong, please correct.

It is important to set the correct date and time because they are used for such features as Timer Transmission (p.30).

Daylight Saving Time Setting

Enable this setting to have the internal clock automatically move forward and backward at the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time. The clock will move forward and backward as follows:

The first Sunday in April: 2:00 A.M. 3:00 A.M.

The last Sunday in October: 2:00 A.M. 1:00 A.M.

Follow these steps to enable Daylight Saving Time.

1Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

2Touch the [CLOCK] key.

3Select the [DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING] checkbox.

4Touch the [OK] key.

Program the sender's name and sender's number

Refer to "OWN NUMBER AND NAME SET" (p.97) to program the name and fax number of the user of this product using the key operator programs. The programmed name and number are printed at the top of each transmitted fax page. The sender's number is also used as an identification number when you use the Polling function to request transmission from another fax machine ("USING THE POLLING FUNCTION" (p.33)).

You can check your programmed name and number by printing out the Sender List. ("PRINTING REPORTS" Note (p.85))

Important

FCC regulations require that your name, telephone/fax number, and the date and time appear on each fax message you send. Enter your name and fax number here and set the date and time as explained in the following section to have the fax machine include this information automatically at the top of your fax messages.

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