Sending a FAX Directly from a Computer PC-Fax | Sharp MX-FXX1

SENDING A FAX DIRECTLY FROM A COMPUTER (PC-Fax)

A document in a computer can be transmitted via the machine as a fax. Faxes are sent using the PC-Fax function in the same way as documents are printed. Select the PC-Fax driver as the printer driver on your computer and then select the Print command in the software application. Image data for transmission will be created and sent as a fax.

Fax transmission

For more information on using PC-Fax, see the Help file for the PC-Fax driver.

• To use the PC-Fax function, the PC-Fax driver must be installed. For more information, see the Software Setup Guide.

• This function can only be used on a Windows® computer.

• This function can only be used for transmission. Faxes cannot be received to your computer.

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Sharp MX-FXX1 manual Sending a FAX Directly from a Computer PC-Fax

Contents

Facsimile Guide Table of Contents Faxes Own number sending Cancelling a FAX in Progress or a Reserved FAXConnections and Settings After the Machine is Moved Code Communication Manual name Contents About this ManualManuals Provided with the Machine Icons used in the manuals Base Screen of FAX Mode Base screen of fax mode Address book screenSystem Settings Administrator Default Display Settings Base Screen of FAX Mode Checking what special modes are selected System Settings Administrator Customize Key SettingCustomizing displayed keys Address Review key Address Book Screen System Settings Address Book Change the display modeTouch the key of the mode or tab that you wish to display Touch the Sort Address key System Settings Custom Index Index display FAX Transmission Sequence Change the modeSelect image settings Place the original Special mode settings Enter the destination fax number To cancel scanning When sending a fax normally memory transmissionWhen sending a fax in direct transmission mode Begin transmission Enter the destination fax number with the numeric keys Entering a FAX Number with the Numeric KeysEntering a pause between digits of the number Touch the Pause key Retrieving a FAX Number from the Address Book IconMode Select the destination Retrieving a Stored DestinationTouch the Address Book key Touch the To key Check the destinations and then touch the OK key Checking and Deleting Entered DestinationsTouch the Address Review key To delete a destination Using a Search Number to Retrieve a Destination If an incorrect search number is entered Open the global address search screen How to searchRetrieving a Destination from a Global Address Book Search for the destination Touch the key of the desired destination To check the information stored in a destinationIf a screen for selecting the item to be used appears Using the Resend Function Touch the Resend key Example Using chain dialling to dial an international number Chain Dialling Basic Transmission Methods Transmission Methods Using the Document Glass for Transmission System Settings Administrator Quick On Line Sending Automatic Reduction of the Transmitted Image Placement Orientation of the OriginalSystem Settings Administrator Rotation Sending Setting Width Paper width Minimum original size Maximum original size Transmittable Original SizesSize of the Placed Original Standard sizes detected original sizes To cancel transmission When the Line is BusyWhen a Communication Error Occurs System Settings Administrator Recall in Case of Line Busy Using the Automatic Document Feeder for Transmission System Settings Administrator Scan Complete Sound SettingPress the Black & White Start key Touch the Direct TX key Checking the Status of FAX Jobs Using the Document Glass for Transmission Document glass scale Mark Touch the Read-End key Touch the Direct TX key Enter the destination fax number Transmission Using the Speaker System Settings Administrator Speaker SettingsTouch the Speaker key Place the original Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all destinations are selected To cancel a specified destination Press the JOB Status key Touch the Complete keyDisplay details on the broadcast transmission Resend to unsuccessful destinations Not using document filingUsing document filing Touch the Failed tab Touch the Retry key Sending a FAX Directly from a Computer PC-Fax Original key Image SettingsResolution key Exposure key Touch the Original key Touch the 2-Sided Booklet key or the 2-Sided Tablet keyTouch the appropriate Image Orientation key Resolution Standard Specify the scan size Specifying the original scan size by paper sizeTouch the Scan Size key Touch the appropriate original size key Touch the OK key Touch the OK key Specifying the original scan size by numerical values Touch the Size Input keyEnter the scan size Specifying the original scan size by paper size Specify the send size Specifying the send size of the originalTouch the Send Size key Touch the desired send size key Touch the OK key Specify the orientation in which the original is placed Changing the Exposure Exposure settingsTouch the Manual key Adjust the exposure with the keys Touch the Exposure key Select the resolution Changing the ResolutionTouch the Resolution key Touch the key of the desired resolution Touch the OK key Resolution settings Resolution When to select System Settings Receive Setting System Settings Administrator Anti Junk Fax SettingReceiving Faxes Fax is automatically printed Receiving a FAXMachine rings and fax reception begins automatically Beep Receiving a FAX Manually System Settings Fax Data Receive/Forward Forwarding Received Faxes Fax Data Forward Mail Address Inbound Routing Settings Forwarding a Received FAX to AN Special Modes Special modes menu 1st screen OK key and Cancel key Special modes menu 2nd screenTransaction Report key Memory Box key Storing FAX Operations Program Select the special modes Using a Program to Send a FAXSelect additional settings Retrieve the stored program Press the Black & White Start key Erasing Peripheral Shadows on the Image Erase Select the erase settingsTouch the desired erase mode Touch the Erase key To cancel an erase setting System Settings Administrator Erase Width Adjustment Example Faxing the left and right pages of a book Place the original face down onDocument glass Example Pages and then press the Black Select Dual Page ScanIf you have more pages to scan, change White Start key To cancel Dual Page Scan Sending a FAX AT a Specified Time Timer Touch the Timer key Set the time with the keys Specify the daySpecify the time hour, minute To cancel timer transmission Sending TWO Pages AS a Single page 2in1 Originals Document feeder tray Document glass Select 2in1 To cancel 2in1 Sending Both Sides of a Card AS a Single page Card Shot Touch the Card Shot key Specify the original size Enter the original size To cancel Card Shot Select job build mode Sending a Large Number of Pages Job BuildInsert the originals face up in the document feeder tray Press the Black & White Start key to scan the first set To cancel Job Build Select the mixed size original setting To cancel the mixed size original setting System Settings Administrator Original Feeding Mode Faxing Thin Originals Slow Scan Mode Select slow scan mode To cancel slow scan mode Adding Your Sender Information to Faxes Own number sending Example of the sender information printedInformation programmed in Own Number Sending Select the sender information Touch the desired sender information key Touch the OK key Calling a FAX Machine and Initiating Reception Polling Select polling reception To cancel polling reception Multiple fax numbers can be entered Initiating Polling Reception Manually Follow the instructions in the recorded greetingReceive the fax Restricting Polling Access Polling security System Settings Administrator Fax Polling Security Touch the Public Box key Scanning a Document Into Polling MemoryTouch the Data Store key Specify the number of polling times Select image settings and special modes Following functions can be selected To cancel printing Printing a Document Stored in the Public BOXTouch the Print Data key Touch the Delete Data key To cancel the deletionDeleting a Document from the Public BOX Touch the Yes key Code Communication HOW F-CODES WorkMachine System Settings F-Code Memory Box Code DiallingMemory box for F-code communication Sender Confidential Communication Using F-CODESReceiver Transmission with an Code Print passcode Enter Bbbb Code Confidential Transmission Touch the Sub Address keyEnter the passcode with the numeric keys Machine rings and the fax is received Keys to switch through the screensPrinting a FAX Received by F-CODE Confidential Reception Touch Enter the print passcode with Numeric keysIf you forget the print passcode Select polling Polling Reception Using F-CODESTransmission request polling using an F-code Other machine To cancel polling Polling Memory Transmission Using F-CODES Transmission request polling using an F-code Other 105 Touch the key of the F-code memory polling box 106 Printing a Document Stored for F-CODE Polling Transmission Deleting a Document Stored for F-CODE Polling Transmission Relay Request Transmission Using F-CODES Relay machineEnd receiving machines Transmission specifying an F-code 110 Relay Broadcast Transmission Using F-CODES Other machine Machine Core Click Making and Receiving Phone Calls Replace the extension phone Example Pressing the key in fax mode JOB Status Screen JOB Queue Screen and Completed JOB Screen Job queue screen Completed job screen Job key display 117 Fax reception jobs when Inbound Routing is enabled Operation When a JOB in the JOB Queue is CompletedTimer transmission jobs Fax reception jobs Checking a Reserved JOB or the JOB in Progress Tab name Information displayed Checking Completed Jobs Cancelling a FAX in Progress or a Reserved FAX Select the fax job that you wish to cancelIf you do not wish to cancel the selected fax job To stop the cancellation and execute the job Giving Priority to a Reserved FAX JOB Select the fax job to which you wish to give priorityTouch the key of the desired job Touch the Priority key Transaction Report Example of a transaction report Select the transaction report print condition Information Appearing in the Result Column Message Explanation Image Sending Activity Report Example of the Image Sending Activity Report Connections and Settings After the Machine is Moved Connection to the Telephone Line Make Sure the Main Power Switch is in the on Position Main power indicator On positionMain power switch Power Save key/indicator System settings administrator Fax Own Name and Number Set Checking the Date and TimeChanging the Sender FAX Number Facsimile Guide