Canon Fax L380 User Guide

							Energy Saver Mode2-15
Setting Up Your Machine
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Energy Saver Mode
The machine provides an energy saver function. When no operations are performed for about 
5 minutes, the machine automatically enters the energy saver mode.
NOTE
•The time until the machine enters the energy saver mode can be specified in a range of 3 minutes to 30 minutes. 
You can also turn off the energy saver function. (See Chapter 15, “The Menu System.”)
•The energy saver function does not activate when the machine is in the following status:
- When printing out copies, faxes or other pages
- When sending or receiving faxes 
- While a copy job is saved in memory or when the reserve copy or other functions are operating, or when the In 
Use/Memory indicator lights up
- When paper jams occur
- When an error code appears and the Alarm indicator flashes
- When no paper is loaded in the cassette
- When <
PRESS OK KEY> is displayed
Setting the Energy Saver Mode Manually
1Press [Energy Saver].
The LCD is turned off and [Energy Saver] lights up.
NOTE
Right after the machine is restored from the energy saver mode, or right after copying finishes, wait about 
2 seconds before pressing [Energy Saver].
Restoring from the Energy Saver Mode
1Press [Energy Saver].
[Energy Saver] goes off and the machine enters standby mode.
NOTE
The machine can be restored from the energy saver mode immediately. However, it may vary according to room 
temperature and circumstances.
 
						

							The Toner Cartridge2-16
Setting Up Your Machine
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The Toner Cartridge
Handling and Storing Cartridges
•Do not open the drum protective shutter on the cartri dge. If the drum surface is exposed to light and 
damaged, print quality may deteriorate.
• Do not stand the cartridge on end, and do not turn it upside down. If toner becomes caked in the 
cartridge, it may prove impossible to  free it even by shaking the cartridge.
• Keep the cartridge away from computer screens, di sk drives, and floppy disks. The magnet inside 
the cartridge may harm these items.
• Never touch the drum protective shutter. W hen holding the cartridge avoid touching the drum 
protective shutte r with your hands.
HDD
 
						

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•Do not expose the cartridge direct sunlight  or bright light for longer than 5 minutes.
• Do not store the cartridge in direct sunlight.
• Avoid locations subject to high te mperature, high humidity, or rapid changes in temperature. Store 
the cartridge between 0° and 35°C.
• Hold the cartridge as shown so that your hand is not touching the drum’s protective shutter.
• Store the cartridge in its protective bag. Do not open the bag until you are ready to install the 
cartridge in the machine.
• Save the protective bag. You may need to repack and transport the cartridge at a later date.
• Do not store the cartridge in salty air or where  there are corrosive gases such as from aerosol 
sprays.
• Do not remove the cartridge from the machine unless necessary.
• Be sure to remove the toner cartridge from the machine when disposing of the machine.
CAUTION
DO NOT PLACE THE CARTRIDGE IN FIRE. TONER POWDER IS FLAMMABLE.
Installing/Replacing the Toner Cartridge
The machine uses a Canon Cartridge T. The procedur e on the next page explains how to install the 
cartridge for the first time, and how to replace it when the toner runs out.
When the message  appears,  the toner in the cartridge may simply be 
unevenly distributed. Before replacing the cartridge,  follow the instructions on p. 2-18 to evenly 
distribute the toner. If after doing this the message rema ins displayed or the print quality is low, replace 
the cartridge as described below.
NOTE
Canon makes numerous cartridges. However, the Cartridge T Starter and the regular Cartridge T are the only one 
which Canon recommends you to use with your machine. The Cartridge T Starter that comes with your machine 
can yield approx. 2,500 page of printouts, while the Cartridge T you purchase can yield approx. 3,500 page of 
printouts. But the Cartridge T Starter is identical to the regular Cartridge T otherwise.
1Remove any documents and/or printed pages from the machine.
2Make sure the machine is plugged in.
3Remove the cartridge from the bag. Keep the bag in a safe place for future use
 
						

							The Toner Cartridge2-18
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4Gently rock the cartridge several times to evenly distribute the toner inside.
NOTE
Always hold the cartridge as shown so that the side with the instructions are facing upward. Do not forcefully move 
or push the protective shutter of the drum in any way.
5Hold the cartridge on a flat stable surface with one hand, and break the tab and pull out the seal 
completely with the other hand.
6Open the printer cover.
NOTE
If you are replacing the old cartridge with the new one, remove the old cartridge from the machine. Then, discard 
the old toner cartridge immediately according to the lo cal laws and regulations for disposal of consumables.
INSTRUCTIONS
DRUM PROTECTIVE SHUTTER
TAB
 
						

							The Toner Cartridge2-19
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7Hold the cartridge and position the arrow mark on the cartridge towards the inside of the machine as 
shown below.
8Align the projections   on both sides of the cartridge to the guides   in the machine and slide the 
cartridge completely into the machine.
9Close the printer cover.
 
						

							Loading Recording Paper2-20
Setting Up Your Machine
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Loading Recording Paper
When the message  appears in the LCD display, you need to add paper to 
the paper cassette. Here are a few tips you should follow when you load paper into the paper cassette.
•Be sure to load paper of the correct size, weight, and quantity recommended for your machine. 
(See Chapter 4, “Paper Handling.”)
• Stack the paper so that the top and bottom edges and  sides are straight and even before placing it in 
the paper cassette.
• Do not print on both sides of the paper. Doing so may cause several sheets to feed into the machine 
at the same time.
• Let the paper run out before you refill the paper cassette.
• Avoid mixing new stock with paper already loaded  in the paper cassette. When adding new stock to 
the cassette, be sure to remove the remaining paper on the cassette and reload it together with the 
new stock. Failure to do so may cause paper jams.
NOTE
•Do not use damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper as these can cause paper jams or poor print quality.•Highly textured, extremely smooth or shiny paper does not print well.•The laser printing process uses high temperatures to fuse toner to the paper. Use paper that will not melt, 
vaporize, discolor, or emit dangerous fumes at temperatures near 170°C. For example, do not use vellum paper in 
a laser printer. Make sure any letterhead or colored paper you use can withstand high temperatures.
•Make sure the paper is free of dust, lint, and oil stains.•To keep the paper from curling, do not open paper packs until you are ready to use the paper. Store unused paper 
from opened packs in a cool, dry location in the original packaging.
•Your machine is factory-set to use A4-size paper in the paper cassette. 
If you wish to use different sized paper, you must change the setting using the  menu. 
See p. 15-2 for more details.
•Refer to Chapter 4, “Paper Handling,” for more details on the types of media you can load in the paper cassette.
CAUTION
Do not load paper in the multi-purpose  feeder when the machine is printing.
 
						

							Loading Recording Paper2-21
Setting Up Your Machine
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Loading Paper in the Cassette
1Pull out the paper cassette.
2Adjust the rear paper end guide to match the paper size.
3Load the paper into the cassette. Make sure the paper stack sits below the hooks.
4Adjust the side paper end guides to match the paper size.
HOOKS
 
						

							Loading Recording Paper2-22
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5Even out the edges of the paper stack.
Make sure the height of the paper stack does not exceed the limit marks  .
6Insert the cassette into the machine as far as it will go.
NOTE
If you do not completely insert the cassette into the machine, paper jams may occur.
Testing the Machine
After you have assembled your machine, installed  the toner cartridge, loaded plain paper in the paper 
cassette, you can make sure the machine is printi ng properly by making several copies of a document. 
For instructions, see Chapter 10, “Making Copies.”
Note the following:
• If the printed sheets are curled as they exit the machine, remove them from the output slot 
immediately to avoid paper jams.
• Make sure your text or graphics fall within the printable area.
HOOK
 
						

							CHAPTER
Guidelines for Entering Information3-1
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Registering Information in the 
Machine
This chapter describes how to enter information in your machine.
Guidelines for Entering Information
The following section explains how to ent er user information into the machine.
NOTE
If you pause while entering information and do not make an entry for more than 60 seconds, the machine returns 
to standby mode and loses all information you had entered up to that point. You will then have to start again.
Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols
Each numeric button has a number and a group of uppercase and lowercase letters assigned to it. Use 
the chart below to determine which numeric button to press for each character.
NOTE
The characters that appear when you press the numeric buttons differ depending on the display language you 
select. For details on selecting the display language, see “Setting the Display Language and Country*,” on p. 2-10.

4Paper Handling
This chapter describes how to select and prepare the print media for the different functions your machine can 
perform.
Print Media Requirements
For high-quality printing, we recommend usi ng paper and transparencies recommended by Canon. 
Some types of paper available at office supply stor es may not be suitable for the machine. If you have 
any questions about paper and transparencies, contac t your local authorized Canon dealer or the 
Canon help line.

 Paper StorageIn order to prevent paper jams, do the following:
\200To prevent moisture buildup, store remaining paper wrapped tightly in its original package. Store 
paper in a dry location, out of direct sunlight.
\200 To prevent curling, store paper flat, not upright.
\200 If the paper is curled, uncurl it before loading it in  the cassette or multi-purpose feeder. Failure to do 
so will cause paper creases and a paper jam.

 Unacceptable PaperDo not print on the following types of paper stock. Doing so may result in paper jams.
\200Severely curled or wrinkled paper
\200 Transparencies designed for full-c olor copiers or printers
\200 Paper which has already been copied  using a digital full-color copier (Do not print on the reverse 
side.)
\200 Paper which has been printed on using a thermal tr ansfer printer (Do not print on the reverse side.)
IMPORTANT
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6Sending Faxes
This chapter describes how to use your machine to send faxes.
Preparing to Send a Fax
Document Requirements
The documents you load into the machine must meet the following requirements.
When loading a multi-page document:
Size: Max.: 216 × 356 mm
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							Guidelines for Entering Information3-2
Registering Information in the Machine
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Follow this procedure when you come to a step that requires you to enter a name or number.
1Press [ ] to switch to the uppercase letter mode (:A), lowercase letter mode (:a), or the number 
mode (:1).
You can see what mode you are in by the character indicated on the top right corner of the LCD display.
2Use the numeric buttons to enter the letter or number. 
Press the button repeatedly until the letter or number you want appears.
●To enter two letters or symbols that are under the same button:
❑ Press the numeric button  ➞ [ (+)]  ➞ press the same numeric button again.
For example, to enter  you would press [3]  ➞ [  (+)]  ➞ [3].
● To enter a space:
❑ Press [  (+)] twice.
●To delete a character:
❑ Press [Delete] under the One-Touch Speed Dial panel.
●To delete an entire entry:
❑ Press [Clear] under the One-Touch Speed Dial panel.
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2 ABC abc
3 DEF def
4 GHI ghi
5 JKL jkl
6 MNO mno
7 PQRS pqrs
8 TUV tuv
9 WXYZ wxyz
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