Reception and copying problems | Sharp FO-781 guide

Answering machine connection

The power is on, but no	• Make sure that the receiving machine has fax paper.
transmission takes place.
	• Make sure that the telephone line cord is plugged into
	the TEL. LINE socket, and not the TEL. SET socket.
	• 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.
	• Pick up the handset and check for a dial tone. Call the
	receiving machine by normal (manual) dialling, and
	confirm its response.

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	• Noise on the telephone line may cause distortion. Try
received at the other end.	sending the document again.
	• Make a copy of the document on your fax. If the copy
	is also distorted, your fax may have a problem. If the
	problem persists, call for service.

Reception and copying problems

Problem	Check and remedy

The power is on, but no	• Make sure the wall socket is connected to the TEL.
reception takes place.	LINE socket, and not the TEL. SET socket.

The printing paper comes	• Make sure that the document is loaded properly in the
out blank when you try to	feeder of the transmitting machine. Make a copy to
receive a document.	confirm the printing ability of your machine.

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Sharp FO-781 operation manual Reception and copying problems

Contents

FO-781 Warranty Introduction Initial starter film included with fax machine Applicable telephone line Important safety information WeightPage Page Important Notice for NEW Zealand Users Table of Contents Answering Machine Connection Points to keep in mind when setting up InstallationUnpacking Checklist About condensation Look at the Operation Panel Rapid Dial keys HOLD/SEARCH keySpeaker key Stop key Connections Power leadHandset For Australia Moving your fax and reconnectingTelephone line cord Comments Trays Extension phone optional Loading the Imaging Film Do not Discard the Four Green Gears Click When to replace the imaging film Sharp FO-3CR Imaging Film Loading Printing Paper Normal Light Key Function key # key Stop key Start Entering Your Name and Fax NumberKey Example Press the START/MEMORY key to save your name in memory Display and reports, Setting the Date and TimeDate and time appear You fax Press the Stop key to return to Date and time display Selecting the Reception Mode Setting the reception mode Ringer Volume AdjustmentSpeaker Down key UP key Silent ring fax detection system Transmittable Documents Size and weightSending Documents Other restrictions Loading the Document Removing a document from the feeder Resolution settings Resolution and ContrastContrast settings Resolution Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling Using the Redial key Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling Speed Dial key Rapid Keys Storing fax and telephone numbers for Automatic Dialling Digits including pauses. Note Storing area codes and access codes Clearing numbers Lithium battery keeps automatic dialling numbers in memory Making changes Rapid Key Dialling Speed Dialling Direct Keypad Dialling Using the HOLD/SEARCH keyKeys Press the HOLD/SEARCH key and then the 1 key Automatic redialling Using TEL/FAX Mode Receiving Documents Using FAX Mode Receiving Documents Using A.M. Mode Using TEL Mode Answering with the faxs handset Answering with an extension phone 1 Print Reception Ratio Using TEL Mode Substitute Reception to Memory START/MEMORY key twice Making CopiesSTART/MEMORY key and go to Copy Cut-off Set the amount of reduction or MakingTelephone Calls Redial Chain DiallingHold Connecting an Answering Machine Answering Machine Connection Changing the outgoing message How answering machine mode operates Activating the answering machine connection Special Functions Caller ID Display messages How Caller ID operatesViewing the Caller ID list To delete calls from the caller list Priority Call Blocking voice calls Distinctive Ring Broadcasting Cover Sheet Selecting a header message optional Batch Page Numbering Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes SET Clear Enter the full number you want to block max. of 20 digits Sending Documents From Memory If the memory becomes full Requesting transmission Polling Requesting a Fax TransmissionBeing polled polling standby Polling security Storing and clearing fax numbers for polling permission Enter the fax number max. of 20 digits Timer Operations Setting a timer operation To cancel an operation Setting 1 Fine Resolution Priority OptionSettingsSetting 2 Number of Rings to Answer Setting 4 TEL/FAX Remote Number Transfer Code Setting 3 4 Rings TEL AnswerSetting 5 Remote Reception Select Setting 6 Transaction Report Print Select Setting 7 Dial Mode Setting 9 Quiet Detect Time Setting 8 Pseudo Ringing DurationSetting 10 FAX RX A.M. Fails Setting 12 FAX Signal Receive Setting 11 Distinctive RingSetting 13 Junk FAX Number Check Setting 15 Caller ID Setting 14 PollingSetting 16 Auto Cover Sheet Setting 17 Activity Report Auto Print OUT Printing a list Printing Reports and ListsActivity Report Sender Option Setting List Timer ListPasscode List Print Setup List Fax print head MaintenanceFor Australia For New Zealand Roller Housing Scanning glass and rollers Problem Check and remedy TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Answering machine connection Dialing and transmission problems Line errorOr 7 in the Note Reception and copying problems Documents. If the contrast is still too low, your fax may General problems Loading Printing Paper in Chapter Messages and Signals OFF Hook Clearing Paper Jams Audible signals Recalling Clearing a jammed document Clearing Paper JamsClearing jammed printing paper Open the operation panel grasp Installation Quick Reference Guide Setting the Date and Time Index 102 103 Page Sharp Corporation of NEW Zealand Limited