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Problems and Solutions

A distorted image is	•	Noise on the telephone line may cause distortion. Try
received at the other end.		sending the document again.
	•	ECM mode (see page 50) will help prevent distortions
		due to line noise. Note that ECM mode must be
		turned on in the other machine as well.
	•	Make a copy of the document on your fax machine. If
		the copy is also distorted, your fax machine may need
		service.

Reception and copying problems

Problem		Solution
The fax machine doesn't	•	Make sure that the reception mode is set to FAX. If
receive documents		you subscribe to a distinctive ring service, make sure
automatically.		that the Distinctive Ring function is set to the correct
		ring pattern. If you do not subscribe to a distinctive
		ring service, make sure that Distinctive Ring is set to
		OFF SETTING. (See Distinctive Ring on page 77.)
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 or
receive a document.		print a report to confirm the printing ability of your
		machine.
Print quality is poor.	•	The print cartridge may need alignment or cleaning.
		See page 93.
The received document is	•	Ask the other party to send higher contrast
faint.		documents. If the contrast is still too low, your fax
		machine may need service. Make a copy or print a
		report to check your machine’s printing ability.
	•	The print cartridge may need replacement.

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