Sony FAX-B140 5

Using this guide

This guide provides detailed information on how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your fax.

Please read the list below to become familiar with the symbols, terms, and abbreviations used in this guide.

Cautions tell you how to avoid actions that could injure you or damage your fax. In order to use c your fax safely, always observe these cautions.

nNotes provide advice on using your fax more effectively, describe operating restrictions, and tell you how to avoid minor difficulties. Reading these is recommended to make the most of your fax and its functions.

(see p. xx)	Indicates a page number that you can refer to for more information on the
	topic of the previous sentence or paragraph.
default	A setting that remains in effect unless you change it.
document	The original sheet(s) of paper you send or receive with your fax.
menu	A list of settings from which you select an item to set up or change. A
	menu has a title which appears on the LCD.
3 and 4 buttons	Used to select an item in a menu. Press 4 to select the next item, and
	press 3 to select the previous item.
transaction number	When you send or receive a document, your fax automatically assigns the
	document a unique transaction number. A transaction number is a four-
	digit number that will help you keep track of documents you send and
	receive.

TX/RX NO.

TX

RX

TRANSMITTING OK

TX/RX NO. is the abbreviation used for “transaction number.”

Denotes Transmission.

Denotes Reception.

LCD display. The contents of the LCD display may vary depending on the current settings.

In addition, this guide uses brackets to identify the buttons you press when performing different functions: [Stop].

This guide contains information for three Canon models. Please note that the illustrations of the fax in nthis guide may differ from your model. Instructions for specific models are labelled with the fax names.

Customer support

Your fax is designed with the latest technology to provide trouble-free operation. If you encounter a problem with the fax’s operation, try to solve it by using the information in Chapter 9. If you cannot solve the problem or if you think your fax needs servicing, contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line.

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Contents

Page INTRODUCTION Registering UCanTalk voice tags 1 SETTING UP Dialling through a switchboard 2PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX Documents stored in memory When a forwarded call is received 6RECEIVING DOCUMENTS Different ways to receive a document Telstra FaxStream™ Duet (Australia Copyright Trademarks Page ■Handling and maintenance ■Location ■Power supply Page 1 SETTING UP 2 Open the printer cover by gently pulling it towards you 3 Remove the shipping tape q and the protective piece w Close the printer cover until it locks into place 1 Insert the tabs on the multi- purpose tray into the slots on the unit UP SETTING Connect the supplied telephone line cord to the 2 Place the handset in its cradle, and connect it to the hjack Ringer volume switch 3 Connect an extension phone or answering machine* to the t jack 1Plug the power cord connector into the rear of the fax 2Plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded AC power outlet 1Press [Start/Copy] 3 Use [3] or [4] to select the country where you are using the fax Page Page Page 1Make sure the fax is plugged in 2Load the paper in the multi-purposetray 3Open the printer cover by gently pulling it towards you (see p. 1-2) 4 Raise the cartridge lock lever on the cartridge holder Remove the BJ cartridge from its package, then remove the orange protective cap 7Close the printer cover The fax prints a test page every time you insert a BJ cartridge 1 Press [Function] Press [Start/Copy] twice 2 Use [3] or [4] to select TEL LINE TYPE 3 Use [3] or [4] to select TOUCH TONE 4Press [Stop] Page Page 2 PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX TO PREPARING YOUR USE AXF Page ■FAX-B120/B115 ■FAX-B140 ■ Entering letters and numbers ■Entering symbols ■Identifying your documents 3Press [Start/Copy] 2 Use [3] or [4] to select UNIT TELEPHONE # 3Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) using the numeric buttons 4 Enter your name (up to 16 letters) using the numeric buttons (see p. 2-4) 5Press [Stop] Page 8 Use [3] or [4] to select the week in which the summer time starts 9 Use [3] or [4] to select DAY 11 Use [3] or [4] to select TIME 13Press [Function] 14Use [3] or [4] to select END DATE/TIME 2Use [3] or [4] to select TEL REGISTRATION 5Enter the party’s number (up to 50 digits) using the numeric buttons Press [Start/Copy] to register the number Press [Start/Copy] to register the name 7Register the party’s voice tag for UCanTalk Page 3 Use [3] or [4] to select CODED SPEED DIAL Enter the party’s number and name the same way you registered them for Register the party’s voice tag the same way you registered it for 3 Use [3] or [4] to select 1-TOUCHSPD DIAL or CODED SPEED DIAL 4 Use [3] or [4] to select the receiving party you want to add a voice tag to 5When the fax asks you if you want to add a voice tag, press [:] to select YES 6After the tone, speak the party’s name into the microphone After the tone, speak into the microphone again Page 3 DOCUMENTS AND PAPER ■Size ■Scanned area Page Page Page 4 MAKING COPIES Page 5 SENDING DOCUMENTS ■Setting the scanning resolution ■ Setting the scanning contrast ■Direct sending (see below) ■Memory sending (see p. 5-3) ■Manual sending (see p. 5-4) ■Regular dialling ■One-touchspeed dialling (see p. 5-5) 2Press [Function] Press [Send Options] 3 Use [3] or [4] to select MEMORY TX 4Dial the receiving party’s fax number 5Press [Start/Copy] twice 2Pick up the handset or press [Hook] and dial the receiving party’s fax number 1 Press [Stop] Press the -or Press [Coded Dial/Directory] twice 2Press [UCanTalk]. Then speak the voice tag into the microphone Press [Caller History] Use [3] or [4] to select the receiving party If a person answers, pick up the handset and converse normally When you hear a high pitch tone, press [Start/Copy] and hang up ■Cancelling manual redialling ■What is automatic redialling ■Cancelling automatic redialling ■Setting the options for automatic redialling 3 Use [3] or [4] to select DELAYED TX 4Enter the desired sending time (24-hourclock) using the numeric buttons 5Press [Start/Copy] 6Enter the receiving party’s fax number 7Press [Start/Copy] twice Use [3] or [4] to select MEMORY REFERENCE Use [3] or [4] to select DELETE DOCUMENT Press [:] to delete the file 2Dial the receiving party’s fax numbers as you need 2Use [3] or [4] to select MEMORY REFERENCE 3 Press [Start/Copy] 3 Use [3] or [4] to select PRINT DOCUMENT 3 Use [3] or [4] to select DELETE DOCUMENT 6Press [:] to delete the document Page 6 RECEIVING DOCUMENTS 1Press [Receive Mode] 2 Use [3] or [4] to select RX SETTINGS 3 Use [3] or [4] to select FAX/TEL AUTO SW 4 Press [Start/Copy] 7Use [3] or [4] to select RECEIVE or DISCONNECT 8Press [Start/Copy] 9Press [Stop] ■Using your fax with an answering machine Press [Ink Saver] 2 Use [3] or [4] to select ON or OFF Page 1Press [Receive Mode] to select NET SWITCH When you hear the telephone call ring pattern: When you hear the fax call ring pattern (triple ring): 1 Press [Receive Mode] to select NET SWITCH When you hear the fax call ring pattern: 7 USINGTHEBUILT-INANSWERINGMACHINE(TAMMODE)(FAX-B140only) (FAX-B140only) OUTGOING MESSAGE ALT OUTGOING MSG VOICE MEMO: 1Press [TAM] to set TAM MODE The outgoing message is played to the other party 2 Use [3] or [4] to select TAM SETTINGS 3 Use [3] or [4] to select the recording time 3 Use [3] or [4] to select TAM MONITOR 4 Use [3] or [4] to select ON 3 Use [3] or [4] to select TOLL SAVER 4Press [Start/Copy] 1Use [3] or [4] to select VOICE MEMO 2Press [Record] and speak into the microphone to record your voice memo 1Press [Record] 3Press [Stop] when recording is finished 1Use [3] or [4] to select the type of message you want to delete 2Press [Delete] 3Press [:] to delete the message 1 Use [3] or [4] to select the type of message you want to delete 2Use [3] or [4] to select ERASE 1Press [Play] 1Press [Delete] 2Press [:] to delete all messages Page 1Call home 2The outgoing message will be played 5End the remote control and hang up the handset ■List of remote control commands 3 Use [3] or [4] to select FWD SETTINGS 5Use the numeric buttons to enter the forwarding number 6Press [Stop] Page 2Use [3] or [4] to select PIN ENTRY 1A call is received at the forwarding number 2When you answer the phone you will hear your forwarding message 3Press [#] while the forwarding message is playing 4Enter your password when you hear the beeps 5Any new telephone messages will be played Page 2Use [3] and [4] to scroll through the menus and select the menu you want 3Press [Start/Copy] to access the settings under the menu you selected See the tables on the following pages (see pp AND SETTINGS REPOR ACTIVITY USER SETTINGS REPORT SETTINGS TX SETTINGS RX SETTINGS PRINTER SETTINGS SYSTEM SETTINGS TAM SETTINGS (FAX-B140only) Press [Report] 2 Use [3] or [4] to display the type of report you want to print Page 1Open the printer cover by gently pulling it towards you 2Push the document release button on the left-sidepanel of the fax 3Remove the document 4When you are finished, close the printer cover TO SOLUTIONS 1Gently pull any jammed paper out of the fax as shown 2 Remove the paper stack from the multi-purposetray and reload it (see p. 1-8) 3 Press [Stop] ■Cleaning inside the printer cover ■Cleaning the scanner components ■Printing the nozzle check pattern ■Cleaning the BJ cartridge print head If the AUTO TEST PRINT setting is set to ON: The fax automatically prints a test page ❏Paper does not load The multi-purposetray may contain too many sheets Paper may not be loaded correctly ❏Paper is loaded skewed. (Printing is skewed.) ❏Multiple sheets load into the fax at the same time Sending problems Receiving problems ❏The fax does not switch automatically between telephone and fax reception ❏Cannot receive a document manually ❏Print quality is poor You may not be using the correct type of paper The BJ cartridge print head may need cleaning ❏Fax does not print The BJ cartridge may need to be replaced ❏Fax images print blotched or uneven ❏Cannot receive using Error Correction Mode (ECM) The sending fax machine may not support ECM ❏The fax does not make a copy The fax may not be operating properly ❏MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD when making multiple copies The fax’s memory is full The document you are copying may have too many graphics The paper you are using may not be supported by the fax You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper The nozzles on the BJ cartridge print head may be clogged The BJ cartridge print head may be empty or damaged ❏The printout contains blurred or smudged ink Message Cause Action SOLUTIONS COMMON TO PROBLEMS Page COMMON PROBLEMS Page Page Page Scanning sheet size: Effective scanning size: Effective printing size: Transmission time: Scanning line density: