Dialing and transmission problems

		Problems and Solutions
Dialing and transmission problems

Problem		Solution

Dialing is not possible.	•	Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into
		a power outlet.
	•	Make sure that the telephone line is properly
		connected to both the TEL. LINE jack and the wall
		jack.
	•	Make sure that the fax machine is set to the correct
		dialing mode for your telephone line. See Option
		Setting 22 in Chapter 6.

The power is on, but no	•	Make sure that the receiving machine has paper.
transmission takes place.
	•	Make sure that the telephone line cord is plugged
		into the TEL. LINE jack, and not the TEL. SET jack.
	•	If the receiving machine is in manual mode with no
		attendant, reception will not be possible.
	•	If the receiving machine is not a Sharp model,
		make sure it is G3 compatible.
	•	Check the display for error messages.
	•	Press the SPEAKER key and check for a dial tone.

Nothing is printed at the	•	Make sure that the document for transmission is
receiving end.		placed face down in the feeder.

A distorted image is	•	If ECM mode (Option Setting 9) is turned off, noise
received at the other end.		on the telephone line may cause distortion. Try
		sending the document again.
	•	Make a copy of the document on your fax machine.
		If the copy is also distorted, your fax machine may
		need service.

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Sharp FO-5550, FO-5700, FO-4700 operation manual Dialing and transmission problems

Models: FO-5550 FO-4700 FO-5700

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FO-5550, FO-4700, FO-5700 specifications