Muratec MFX-1500 User Manual

MFX-1500plain-paperfax machineOperating Instructions

Getting started1.1What’s inside this sectionA quick introduction to fax in general ... 1.1General precautions ...

Beyond the bas cs2.55Using a bulletin boxStoring a documentYour fax machine can store up to 30 documents (as opposed to pages) in eachbulletin box. Th

Beyond the bas cs2.56Printing a stored documentYou can print — without erasing it from memory — a document stored in an F-Code bulletin box set up on

Beyond the bas cs2.578.The display will show:03:Erase F-Code Doc.File No. _9.Use the numeric keypad to enter the document’s file number (1–30)

Beyond the bas cs2.586Use the numeric keypad to enter your F-Code’s four-digit passcode. Herewe’ve entered 2345:03:Print F-Code Doc.F-Code Passcode:23

Beyond the bas cs2.5913.Press COMMUNICATION OPTIONS, ENTER.The display will show:DelayedEnter Time: 15/17:0514.Use the numeric keypad to enter the day

Beyond the bas cs2.60Programmable one-touch keysThe programmable one-touch keys 73-80 simplify complex fax operations, lettingyou really tap into your

Beyond the bas cs2.615.Use the numeric keypad to enter the number exactly as your machineshould dial it, including whatever codes your phone system ma

Beyond the bas cs2.625.Use the numeric keypad to enter up to 220 fax numbers — anycombination of call groups, other one-touch keys, speed-dial numbers

Beyond the bas cs2.635.Use the numeric keypad to enter the number exactly as your machineshould dial it, including whatever codes your phone system ma

Beyond the bas cs2.643.If you change your mind and wish to select a different programmable one-touch key, go back to step 2 before going on to step 4.

Getting started1.2General precautions• To avoid serious injury, never disassemble the machine. Exposed power pointsinside the machine can cause elect

Beyond the bas cs2.65Programming regular and database pollingNote:To erase a programmable one-touch key, refer to page 2.70.Note:For database polling

Beyond the bas cs2.669.There’s a choice to make. Instruct your fax to carry out this delayedcommand in one of the following ways:Option 1: Perform the

Beyond the bas cs2.678.The display now shows the next programmable one-touch key.If you do not wish to enter or change any other key’s programming, pr

Beyond the bas cs2.6812.There’s a choice to make. Instruct your fax to carry out this delayedcommand in one of the following ways:Option 1: Perform th

Beyond the bas cs2.699.Press ENTER. The display will show:Enter Password_Note: If you know that this sub-address does not have a password, skipto step

Beyond the bas cs2.70Erasing a programmable one-touch key1.If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2.If it is in Copy mode, press COPY/FA X to

Beyond the basics2.71Custom settingsYour fax machine is controlled by what we call memory switches (also sometimescalled DIP switches, where DIP stand

Beyond the basics2.72Setting scanner widthYour fax accepts original documents up to 8.5″ wide. The factory setting causesyour fax to scan the middle 8

Just in case…Now, here’s howto care for your machine.Also, we’ll suggestprocedures to tryin case of trouble.Finally, the Glossarywill explain fax term

Just in case …3.1What’s inside in this sectionClearing paper jams ... 3.2Print quality pro

Getting started1.3Make sure it’s all out of the packagingAs you unpack your fax machine, check for the following itemsMain unit Document hopperAC powe

Just in case …3.2Clearing paper jamsWe have designed your fax machine to work reliably for years. However, you mayoccasionally experience one type or

Just in case . . .3.3If a printout jams inside your machineTo clear a printout (either a received fax or a copy) jammed inside your machine:1.Open the

Just in case . . .3.4If a printout jams inside at apaper cassette’s side cover1.Remove themultipurpose tray. 2.Open the side cover.3.Carefully remove

Just in case . . .3.5Print quality problemsIf your machine’s printouts (received faxes or copies) develop quality problems,check the following descrip

Just in case . . .3.6Printouts have irregularities• The paper you’re using may have absorbed moisture,perhaps due either to high humidity or water ha

Just in case . . .3.7Communications problemsOccasionally during transmissions, your fax machine will detect a problem withthe phone line or will encou

Just in case . . .3.8What you see on the display What it means/What to doCommunication Error A communication error disrupted the receptionor transmiss

Just in case . . .3.9What you see on the display What it means/What to doMemory Overflow During transmission (or copying), you tried toEnter Or Cancel

Just in case . . .3.10What you see on the display What it means/What to doPlease Supply Paper The paper cassette or multiple paper feeder tray isout o

Just in case . . .3.11Specific errorsLet’s quickly summarize the error codes you may see on an error report: Dialing errorsD.0.1, D.0.3,The remote uni

Getting started1.4What are all the parts?Note:Don’t worry if some of the terms used here are unclear to you right now, wewill explain everything fully

Just in case . . .3.12“Check Message” printoutsWhen a fax call goes awry and your machine detects an error, it produces an errorprintout headed by the

Just in case . . .3.13Caring for your fax machineWith proper installation and a little maintenance, your fax machine should giveyou dependable service

Just in case . . .3.145.Open the inner cover.Important: You must hold the cover open. It won’t stay open by itself.6.Use the cloth with the rollerscle

Just in case . . .3.15Common questionsIf you have a question about using your fax machine, read the section that appliesto your particular question.Ge

Just in case . . .3.16Q: How can I be sure my fax was received?A: Set your machine to print a confirmation report after each transmission (seepages 2.

Just in case . . .3.17How your fax machine worksThe concept of how a fax machine works is simple. Here’s a simple analogy. Let’ssay you want to mail a

Just in case . . .3.18GlossaryThis glossary contains terms and words you may encounter when discussing orreading about fax machines and fax communicat

Just in case . . .3.19Delayed commandTransmission or polling operation set by the user to occur later, automatically, at apredetermined time. Great fo

Just in case . . .3.20MHModified Huffman, the standard ITU-T Group 3 data compression method. A one-dimensional coding scheme that compresses data in

Just in case . . .3.21 Relay broadcastingLets some Muratec fax machines store a document in internal memory, transmitthe document to the memory of a r

Getting started1.5Rear view17 18 19LINEPHONE1PHONE2242320212217.LINE jack — Where you plug in the telephone line cord. (The other end ofthe cord plugs

Just in case . . .3.22Consumables order sheetWhen your fax machine needs either a new drum cartridge or a new tonercartridge, it will print a consumab

Appendixand index

Appendix and indexAI.1SpecificationsType: Multifunctional, platen-top facsimile transmitter/receiver and copier.Phone line: Normal Public Switched Tel

Appendix and indexAI.2Regulatory informationUnited States of AmericaFederal Communications Commission (FCC) informationRinger Equivalence Number (REN)

Appendix and indexAI.3IndexAActivity journal...

Appendix and indexAI.4HHandset (optional), summary of installion... 1.12IInsert

Appendix and indexAI.5SScanning width ...

Appendix and indexAI.6Limited warrantyThis warranty is made by Muratec America, Inc. (hereafter referred to as “Muratec”). This warrantyis valid only

Getting started1.6What do the keys do?Here is a brief description of the keys on your fax machine and what they do, aswell as a look at your machine’s

Getting started1.712.BROADCAST — Helps you set up the process of a fax broadcast (sendingthe same document to more than one location).13.Numeric keypa

Getting started1.8CODESPACEALPHABETCODE31.One-Touch Keys — The keys labeled 01-40 (or 41-80, if you’re usingfliptab B) offer one-touch dialing conveni

Getting started1.9Setting upPick an installation spot before going aheadTo keep your fax machine in perfect working order, the location should be:• C

Getting started1.10Removing the transport screwsYour fax machine is shipped with transport screws for protecting your faxmachine’s mirror carriage dur

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Getting started1.113.Unpack a new tonercartridge from its carton.Then, holding the tonercartridge with both hands,slowly shake it as shown(note the ar

Getting started1.12Attach the paper-handling parts1.Attach the document tray byinserting it into the appropriateholes, as shown.2.Attach the Multipurp

Getting started1.13Attaching a second phone Want to attach a second phone (even a cordless model!) to your fax machine, sothey can share the same phon

Getting started1.14Setting for legal-sized paperYour fax comes set for letter-sized paper. To set it to use legal-sized paper:1.Unlock the pin from th

Getting started1.153.Check the frontcorners of the paperstack and make surethey are below thetabs.4.Push the paper cassette back into its original (cl

Getting started1.16Plug in and power up1.Plug one end of thetelephone line cord intothe LINE jack on themachine’s rear side. Plugthe other end of the

Getting started1.17Adjust the monitor speaker’s volume You can set the volume of the monitor speaker, assuring that on-hook dialing will beas loud (or

Getting started1.18EasyStart Your Muratec fax machine comes with EasyStart. It guides you in entering the basicsettings required for normal operation

Getting started1.195.The display now asks whether you want to set the calendar/clock forautomatic recognition of daylight saving time (DST).Daylight S

Getting started1.2014.To change the setting, press PROGRAM once or twice until your choiceappears (here, we’ve changed the setting to Pulse mode).Phon

Welcome . . .

Getting started1.21Sending faxesSome guidelinesHow big — and small — your pages can beWhile you’ll probably be sending normal-sized documents most of

Getting started1.222.To adjust the contrast setting, press , or CONTRAST.To light up an overly dark document, press .To darken an overly weak docum

Getting started1.23Using memory transmissionYour fax machine has a great memory! And, because it does, it can finish fax jobsmore quickly than otherwi

Getting started1.24Sending using the ADF1.If the machine is already in Fax mode, skip to step 2.If the machine is in Copy mode, press COPY/FA X to cha

Getting started1.25At the end of the operation, your fax machine beeps and displays:972-555-2009** Complete **Important: Whenever you transmit, whethe

Getting started1.268.Press START.Your machine will scan the document into memory.Note: The more “stuff” (or black coverage, to use the fax term) yourm

Getting started1.277.If you’re using the monitor speaker, skip to step 8.If you’re using an optional handset, hang up (after pressing START).Note: Wha

Getting started1.282.To change the setting, use the numeric keypad to enter the desired numberof redialings. You may enter 02 to 15. In this example,

Getting started1.29Receiving faxesSo what’s the big deal, anyway?!?That may be what you’re wondering, upon seeing the title above. After all, tellingy

Getting started1.30Fax Ready modeUse it if: You have your fax machine installed on a “dedicated” line (one itdoesn’t share with a second phone).In thi

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Getting started1.31Making copies One of the best things about your fax machine is that it doubles as a copy machine.This makes it easy for you to keep

1.32How to copyWhen using the ADF1.If necessary, press COPY/FA X to change to Copy mode.Otherwise, proceed to step 2.2.Prepare the document just as yo

Getting started1.33COPY FAXWhen using the FBS1.If necessary, press COPY/FA X to change to Copy mode.Otherwise, proceed to step 2.2.Open the book

1.343.Press PAPER SIZE ? repeatedly until the following display appears:Copy Ready Num: 1 Tray → Enter4.Press ENTER.5.Then, if necessary, press

Getting started1.35Copy protectionWith such a versatile copier built right into your fax machine, you might want tomake sure it doesn’t become too tem

Beyond the basicsWe’ve coveredthe “musts.”Now, let’s explorethe goodies.

Beyond the basics2.1What’s inside in this sectionGetting everything just the way you want it ... 2.2Autodialer ...

Beyond the basics2.2Getting everything just the way you want itThe EasyStart feature (see pages 1.18–1.20) guided you through the basic settings onyou

Beyond the basics2.3Using CODE to enter charactersCertain settings give you a chance to enter some kind of identifying name. You can dothis with the o

Beyond the basics2.4Reduction marginYour fax machine’s reduction margin is measured in millimeters (mm). We’ll define itby explaining how it’s used:Wh

Welcome to your Muratec fax/copier!We know you want to use your machine now, without firsthaving to climb over a mountain of jargon. So we’ve dividedt

Beyond the basics2.53.To change the setting, use the numeric keypad to enter the desired number ofrings, from one to nine. Here, we’ve chosen four rin

Beyond the basics2.6Setting the transmission confirmation stampYou can set your fax machine so that it will automatically place a small stamp mark ont

Beyond the basics2.7Printing your settingsAfter you have your machine set as you want, have it print a settings list. Werecommend this particularly if

Beyond the basics2.8AutodialerYour fax machine’s autodialer is one of its most versatile features. It stores your mostfrequently called phone and fax

Beyond the basics2.9Considering call groupsAs we’ll explain more fully later, your fax machine can broadcast — send the same faxto numerous remote mac

Beyond the basics2.1010.The display now shows:02:Name :Upper_or02:Name :UpperS. W. Region Office_The machine now is prompting you for a name — a

Beyond the basics2.11One-touch fax dialingNow that you’ve stored a one-touch number or two, let’s discuss the ease of using one-touch keys to make cal

Beyond the basics2.124.Press ENTER. The display shows:Erase One-TouchCheck Program/EnterImportant: If you want to quit without erasing the one-touch n

Beyond the basics2.138.The display now shows either:005:Alt. No._or005:Alt. No.9-1-555-789-3556_You may now enter (or change) an alternate number, jus

Beyond the basics2.14Note: If you make a mistake or want to erase characters entered in aprevious setting, press CANCEL to erase leftward. Or, to chan

What’s in these operating instructionsNote:Each section also contains its own (more abbreviated) table of contents, as well.Getting startedWhat’s insi

Beyond the basics2.15 If you specified non-memory transmission (ADF only):• Your fax machine dials the other fax machine.• When the other machine answ

Beyond the basics2.16EasyDial directory dialingThe EasyDial directory dialing feature makes your machine’s autodialer even more likean electronic phon

Beyond the basics2.17It’s a great phone, tooAs you’ve probably guessed by now, your fax machine is a dandy phone, too! Let’s seejust how dandy by look

Beyond the basics2.18BroadcastingThe basics of broadcastingThe fastest way to fax one document to multiple recipients is broadcasting — and yourfax ma

Beyond the basics2.19Relay broadcasting and relay broadcastinitiationRelay broadcasting is a powerful function that takes advantage of a remote Murate

Beyond the basics2.208.Use the numeric keypad to enter the day of the month and the time when youwant to begin initiating the relay broadcast. Then pr

Beyond the basics2.21Delayed transmissionTake advantage of lower evening and weekend long-distance rates with delayedtransmission. Your fax machine ca

Beyond the basics2.22Reviewing or canceling delayed commandsIf you’ve stored a delayed command in your fax machine, it will hold it in memory untilit

Beyond the basics2.23Reviewing or canceling parts of a broadcastYou also can review or cancel certain numbers within a broadcast:1.Press REVIEW COMMAN

Beyond the basics2.24Batch transmissionBroadcasting (see pages 2.18–2.20) gets the same document to multiple locations, butwhat about the reverse? Wou

Beyond the basicsWhat’s inside this section ...

Beyond the basics2.2510.The display now shows:3:Name :Upper_or3:Name :UpperBookkeeping_The machine now is prompting you for a name for this ba

Beyond the basics2.26Printing a list of your batch boxesYou can easily print a list of your batch boxes. The list includes each box’s identifiernumber

Beyond the basics2.27Erasing a document stored in a batch boxIt’s easy to erase a document stored in a batch box set up on your fax machine:1.If the m

Beyond the basics2.28Special featuresYour fax machine has numerous special features to make your communications easier. We’llcover them here.Cover pag

Beyond the basics2.29Entering the cover page message1.If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2.If it is in Copy mode, press COPY/FA X to chang

Beyond the basics2.30Setting the reports: TCRs and RCRsYou can set your fax machine to print reports.There are two different reports: a transmit confi

Beyond the basics2.311.Press REVIEW COMMANDS twice. The LCD will show:Conf.Report :Off Program/Enter2.To change the setting, press PROGRAM.The

Beyond the basics2.326.Press COMMUNICATION OPTIONS, ENTER. The display will show:DelayedEnter Time: 15/17:057.Use the numeric keypad to enter the date

Beyond the basics2.33The other side of the coin: being polledNot only can you poll, you also can be polled. To set up a document for regular or databa

Beyond the basics2.34In order that you may use OneLine + DRD, your phone company must set upyour distinctive ring service. When it does, it will assig

Using department codes ...

Beyond the basics2.35Faxing/receiving first, then talking1.While your fax machine is sending or receiving the fax, press MONITOR/CALL.2.At the remote

Beyond the basics2.36Keeping things secureYour machine has a number of features to enhance the security of your fax communications.These security feat

Beyond the basics2.37Using your fax machine during operation protection1.When you press any key on your machine, the display will show:Operation Prote

Beyond the basics2.38Printing from (and turning off) security receptionWhen security reception is active, an incoming fax goes directly into your fax

Beyond the basics2.396.The display now shows:5:Name :Upper_or5:Name :UpperBookkeeping_The machine now is prompting you for a name for this mai

Beyond the basics2.403.Use the numeric keypad to enter a two-digit number indicating how long, innumber of days (01-31), you want your fax machine to

Beyond the basics2.416.Use the numeric keypad to enter the appropriate one-digit number for the desiredSecureMail mailbox in the remote machine. In th

Beyond the basics2.423.Use the numeric keypad to enter the four-digit passcode. In our sample here, we’veentered 2099.Set PIN ModeEnter Passcode :2099

Beyond the basics2.43Dialing from the numeric keypad while using the PIN maskNote:If the PIN mask feature is off, you dial normally. If you’ve specifi

Beyond the basics2.44Setting security transmissionYour fax’s security transmission feature provides extra assurance that your documents gowhere you’re

Getting startedA quick and friendly tripthrough the basicsof your Muratec fax machine.

Beyond the basics2.45Setting your fax machine to operate in a closed network1.If the machine is in Fax mode, proceed to step 2.If it is in Copy mode,

Beyond the basics2.46Enter Fax Number01:_orSelect BlockJunk No.01:555-2208If you have not entered a fax number into this slot in the list, skip to ste

Beyond the basics2.47Using department codesYou can keep track of how your machine is used through its department code feature. Whenthe department code

Beyond the basics2.48Activating (or turning off) department code protectionImportant:This feature will work only if you’ve set the passcode (see page

Beyond the bas cs2.49F-Code communicationF-Code: an introductionYour fax machine’s database polling (see pages 2.31–2.32) and SecureMail (seepages 2.3

Beyond the bas cs2.505.If you change your mind and wish to select a different F-Code box, justuse the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit number for

Beyond the bas cs2.5111.Use the numeric keypad to enter exactly the sub-address to identify this F-Code box.Note: The sub-address must be unique to th

Beyond the bas cs2.5217.Each bulletin box has four additional settings:• Protected reception (shown on the display as “Rx Protect”)• Automatic printin

Beyond the bas cs2.5319.Decide upon, and then write down, a four-digit passcode (0001-9999) forthis bulletin box and put it in a safe place.Important:

Beyond the bas cs2.54Erasing an empty F-Code boxImportant:You can erase only an empty F-Code box. If a box is holding anydocuments, you must first cle