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2Use the numeric buttons to enter a character. Press the button repeatedly until the 
character you want appears.
z To enter successive characters from the same numeric button:
Press the numeric button, press [ ], t hen press the same numeric button again.
z To enter a space:
Press [ ] two times.
In number mode, press [ ] once.
z To delete a character:
Press [ ].
z To delete an entire entry:
Press and hold [ ].
Models with lowercase letter mode:
SP indicates a space.
Models without lowercase letter mode:
Note
Lowercase letter mode (:a) may not be avai lable, depending on the country of purchase.
ButtonUppercase letter modeLowercase letter modeNumber mode
[1] 1
[2] ABCÅÄÁÀÃÂÆÇ abcåäáàãâæç 2
[3] DEFËÉÈÊ defëéèê 3
[4] GH I Ï Í Ì Î gh i ï í ì î 4
[5] JKL jkl 5
[6] MNOÑØÖÓÒÕÔ mnoñøöóòõô 6
[7] PQRSÞ pqrsþ 7
[8] TUVÜÚÙÛ tuvüúùû 8
[9] WXYZÝ wxyzý 9
[0] 0
[#] -.SP #!,;:^`_=/|’?$@%&+()[]{}
[ ] Press [ ] to switch to uppercase letter mode (:A), lowercase letter mode (:a), or  number mode (:1).
ButtonLetter modeNumber mode
[1] 1
[2] ABCabc 2
[3] DEFdef 3
[4] GHIghi 4
[5] JKLjkl 5
[6] MNOmno 6
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SP indicates a space.
„Summary of Reports and Lists
The table below shows the reports and lists that c an be printed from your machine. Refer to the 
pages indicated for more details.
„ ACTIVITY REPORT
The machine is factory-set to print an ACTIVI TY REPORT after every 20 transactions. You can 
also select whether to print this report manually or automatically. [7] PQRSpqrs 7
[8] TUVtuv 8
[9] WXYZwxyz 9
[0] 0
[#] -.SP #!,;:^`_=/|
’?$@%&+()[]{}
Report or ListDescription
ACTIVITY REPORT Shows recent facsim ile transactions performed by your 
machine. You can enable or disabl e automatic printing of this 
report after every 20 transactions . You can also manually set 
the machine to print it.
See  “ACTIVITY REPORT” on page 70 .
CODED SPEED DIAL 
TELEPHONE NO. LIST Lists the destination numbers and names registered for coded 
dial speed dialing.
See 
“Printing the CODED SPEED DIAL TELEPHONE NO. 
LIST” on page 66 .
USER’S DATA LIST Lists the current setti ngs of your machine and the registered 
sender information.
See  “USER’S DATA LIST” on page 71 .
MEMORY LIST Lists the documents currently stored in the machine’s memory. See “Printing the MEMORY LIST” on page 76 .
TX (Transmission)
REPORT Prints after transmission of a document.
You can enable or disable this feature, or set the machine to 
print a report only when an error occurs.
You can also set the machine to print the first page of the 
document under the transmission report to remind you of the 
contents of the document.
See 
“TX REPORT” on page 71 .
RX (Reception)
REPORT Prints after reception of a document.
You can enable or disable this feature, or set the machine to 
print a report only when an error occurs.
See 
“RX REPORT” on page 71 .
Note
For details on the ACTIVITY REPORT setting, see  “USER SETTINGS” on page 93.
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zPrinting the ACTIVITY REPORT
1Press [FAX], then press [Menu].
2Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK].
3Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK].
The ACTIVITY REPORT is printed.
„USER’S DATA LIST
The USER’S DATA LIST enables you to confirm the  current settings of your machine as well as 
the registered sender information (See  “Registering Sender Information” on page 62 ).
zPrinting the USER’S DATA LIST
1Press [FAX], then press [Menu].
2Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK].
3Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK].
The USER’S DATA LIST is printed.
„TX REPORT
Your machine can print a TX (transmission)  REPORT after sending a document. You can set the 
machine to print every time it sends a document,  or only when an error occurs. Alternatively, you 
can disable printing of a report.
„ RX REPORT
Your machine can print an RX (reception) REPO RT after receiving a document. You can set the 
machine to print every time it receives a docum ent, or only when an error occurs. Alternatively, 
you can disable printing of a report.
Sending Faxes
„ Documents You can Fax
For information on the types of documents y ou can fax, their requirements, and details on 
loading them, see  “Document Handling” on page 19 .
„Flow of Sending Faxes
The operation flow of sending faxes is as follows:
Note
zFor details on the TX REPORT setting, see  “TX SETTINGS” on page 94.
z The default setting is .
Note
zFor details on the RX REPORT setting, see  “RX SETTINGS” on page 95.
z The default setting is .
 
						

							
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„Before Sending Faxes
The machine enables you to adjust the resolution  and scan contrast to suit the type of document.
zAdjusting the Image Quality (Fax Resolution)
You can adjust the image quality (fax resoluti on) of the document you send. The higher the 
image quality, the better the output quality at the other end, but the slower the transmission 
speed. Adjust the image quality according to  the type of document you are sending.
1Press [FAX], then press [Image Quality].
Important
Color sending is available only when the recipient’s fax machine supports color faxing.
Step 1
 Load the document or photograph you want to send on the Platen Glass or in the ADF.
Step 2
Adjust the fax resolution and scan contrast (See  “Before Sending Faxes” on page 72).
Step 3
Dial the recipients number using the  numeric buttons or coded speed dialing 
(See  “How to Use Coded Speed Dialing” on page 75 ).
Step 4
When using the Platen Glass : Press [Color] or [Black], and proceed to step 5.
When using the ADF :  Press [Color] or [Black] to start sending, and omit steps 5 and 6.
Step 5
For a multipage document, load the next page and press [Color] or [Black].
Step 6
Press [OK] to start sending.
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2Use [ ] or [ ] to select the resolution.
3Press [OK].
zAdjusting the Scan Contrast
Contrast is the degree of difference between li ght and dark. Increasing the contrast setting 
further blackens dark areas and whitens bright  areas. Whereas decreasing the contrast setting 
reduces the difference between bright and dark areas. You can adjust the contrast between 
three gradations.
1Press [FAX], then press [Exposure].
2Use [ ] or [ ] to select the contrast.
Pressing [ ] decreases the density, and pressing [ ] increases the density.
3Press [OK].
„ Sending Methods
There are three methods of sending faxes:
zMemory sending
z Manual sending
z Sending from your computer
This section explains how  to use these methods.
zSending from Your Machine (Memory Sending)
1Load the document on the Platen Glass or in the ADF.
2Press [FAX].
3Adjust the settings for your document as necessary.
STANDARD: Suitable for text-only documents.
FINE: Suitable for fine-print documents.
PHOTO: Suitable for photographs.
Note
When sending color faxes, selecting   has the same effect as selecting .
Important
When sending a double-sided document, set t he document on the Platen Glass. You cannot 
scan double-sided document from the ADF.
Note
For details on document requirements and how to load documents, see  “Loading Documents” 
on page 19 .
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4Dial the recipient’s number (DESTINATION NUMBER) using the numeric buttons 
or coded speed dialing.
5Press [Color] for color sending, or [Black] for black & white sending.
z When the document was loaded on the Platen Glass:
(1) When the following message is displayed,  load the next page on the Platen Glass.
If you have only one sheet of  document to scan, press [OK].
(2) Press [Color] to send in color, or [Black] to send in black and white.
Press the same button you pressed in step 5.
z When the document was loaded in the ADF:
The machine starts sending automatically after the document is scanned in.
z Sending from Your Machine (Manual Sending)
Use manual sending when you want to talk to t he recipient before sending a document, or if the 
recipient does not have a fax machine that can receive automatically.
Note
z To select the image quality (fax resolution), see  “Adjusting the Image Quality (Fax 
Resolution)” on page 72 .
z To select the scan contrast, see  “Adjusting the Scan Contrast” on page 73 .
Note
For details on how to use coded speed dialing, see  “How to Use Coded Speed Dialing” on 
page 75 .
Important
If you do not press the same button you pres sed in step 5, the machine does not start 
scanning.
Important
Color sending is available  only when the recipient’s fax machine supports color faxing.
Note
zTo cancel sending before sending a fax, press [Stop/Reset].
z To cancel memory sending while sending a fax,  follow any instructions on the LCD after 
pressing [Stop/Reset].
z If the document remains in the ADF after pressing [Stop/Reset] during sending a fax, press 
[OK]. The remaining document is automatically fed out.
Important
zIf you select  in the  when installing your machine, the 
manual sending is not available. Y ou need to execute the memory sending.
For details on memory sending, see  “Sending from Your Machine (Memory Sending)” on 
page 73 .
z With manual sending, you cannot use  the Platen Glass to send documents.
z You will need to connect a telephone to your mach ine if you want to talk to the recipient 
before sending a document.
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1Connect a telephone to your machine if you want to talk to the recipient before 
sending a document.
2Load the document in the ADF.
3Press [FAX].
4Adjust the settings for your document as necessary.
5You can lift the handset if an answeri ng machine is connected to the machine.
6Dial the recipient’s number using the numeric buttons or coded speed dialing.
7Talk through the handset to the recipient.
If you hear a high-pitched signal instead of  the recipient’s voice, go to step 9.
8Ask the recipient to set recipient’s fax machine to receive faxes.
9When you hear a high-pitched signal, press [Color] for color sending, or [Black] for 
black & white sending. Then hang up the handset.
zSending Faxes from Your Computer
With your machine connected to your computer, you can send faxes from the computer. For 
details, refer to the  FA X  D r i v e r  G u i d e.
„How to Use Coded Speed Dialing
Pre-registering fax numbers in coded speed dials  enables you to dial them by just pressing 
[Coded Dial] and entering a two-digit code.
1Press [Coded Dial].
Note
For details on how to load documents, see  “Loading Documents” on page 19.
Note
zTo select the image quality (fax resolution), see  “Adjusting the Image Quality (Fax 
Resolution)” on page 72 .
z To select the scan contrast, see  “Adjusting the Scan Contrast” on page 73 .
Note
For details on how to use coded speed dialing, see  “How to Use Coded Speed Dialing” on 
page 75 .
Important
Color sending is available  only when the recipient’s fax machine supports color faxing.
Note
To cancel manual sending, press [Stop/Reset].
 
						

							
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2Use the numeric buttons to enter the two-digit code (00-39) assigned to the number 
you want to dial, then press [OK].
„ Redialing a Busy Number
There are two methods of redialing: Ma nual redialing and Automatic redialing.
zManual Redialing
To redial the fax number last dialed with  the numeric button, press [Redial/Pause].
zAutomatic Redialing
When using memory sending to  send a document and the recipient’s line is busy, your machine 
will redial the number after a specified interval.
Customizing Automatic Redialing Settings
You can customize the following settings:
z You can specify whether or not your machi ne redials automatically by setting  under  to  or .
z You can specify the number of times the machin e redials by setting  after 
 is set to .
z You can specify the time interval between r edialings by setting  after 
 is specified.
„ Documents Stored in Memory
z Printing the MEMORY LIST
The machine can print a list of documents stored in memory (MEMORY LIST) showing the 
transaction number (TX/RX NO.), transaction mode,  recipient name, number of pages, date, and 
transmission time of each document.  This will help you select a document in memory you wish to 
delete or print.
1Press [FAX], then press [Menu].
Note
z For details on memory sending, see  “Sending from Your Machine (Memory Sending)” on 
page 73 .
z To cancel manual redial ing, press [Stop/Reset].
Note
zYour machine enables you to customize automa tic redialing settings to suit your needs.
z To cancel automatic redialing, wait until t he machine starts redialing, then press [Stop/
Reset]. Follow the instructions on the LCD.
z You can also delete the document from memory. For details, see  “Printing or Deleting a 
Document in Memory” on page 77 .
Note
For details on the redialing settings, see  “TX SETTINGS” on page 94.
Caution
If you disconnect the power cord, all the documents stored in memory are deleted. Send or 
print all the documents stored in memory you  do not wish to lose before disconnecting the 
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2Use [ ] or [ ] to select .
3Press [OK] two times.
The MEMORY LIST is printed.
zPrinting or Deleting a Document in Memory
1Press [FAX], then press [Menu].
2Use [ ] or [ ] to select .
3Press [OK].
4Use [ ] or [ ] to select  or .
zIf you select :
(1) Press [OK].
(2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the transaction number (TX/RX NO.) of the document you 
want to print, or enter the number using the numeric buttons.
If you are unsure of the transaction number, print the MEMORY LIST (See  “Printing 
the MEMORY LIST” on page 76 ).
(3) Press [OK].
(4) Use [ ] to select  to print the first page only, or use [ ] to select  to 
print all pages of the document.
(5) Press [OK].
(6) To print another document, return to branch-step 2, or to finish printing, go to step 5.
z If you select :
(1) Press [OK].
(2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the transaction number (TX/RX NO.) of the document you 
want to delete, or enter the number using the numeric buttons.
(3) Press [OK].
(4) Use [ ] to select  to delete document, or use [ ] to select  not to 
delete the document.
(5) Press [OK].
(6) To delete another document, return to branch-step 2, or to finish deleting, go to step 
5.
5Press [Stop/Reset].
zChecking a Document’s Details in Memory
If the machine was not able to print a received fax, as when paper or ink has run out or a paper 
jam has occurred, the fax is automatically stored in memory. When selecting a document in 
memory to be printed or deleted, you can check its details on the LCD as follows:
Note
zIf there are no documents stored in memory, the machine will switch to the standby mode 
after  is displayed.
z In step 2, you can also print this list from  in  of 
the FAX SETTINGS menu (See  “PRNT REPORT/LIST” on page 93 ).
 
						

							
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(A) Transaction number (TX/RX NO.)
zA transaction number between 0001 and 4999 is a document being sent.
z A transaction number between 5001 and 9999 is a document being received.
(B) Marks before the transaction number
z No mark indicates a black & white document.
z < > indicates a color document.
z  indicates a black & white document being sent or printed.
z  indicates a color document being sent or printed.
Displaying Details of the Transaction
Use [ ] or [#] to display the details (e.g. tr ansaction number, transaction time and fax number).
„Special Dialing
z Dialing through a Switchboard
A PBX (Private Branch Exchange) is an on-si te telephone switchboard. If your machine is 
connected through a PBX or other telephone switching  system, you have to dial the outside line 
access number first, and then the number of the party you are calling.
z Sending/Receiving Using ECM
This machine is set to send/receive faxes  in ECM (Error Correction Mode). Checking the 
sending and receiving condition at  the sending end and the receiving end respectively, ECM 
automatically corrects errors  caused by telephone line trouble.
Receiving Faxes
„Flow of Receiving Faxes
The operation flow of receiving faxes is as follows:
Note
If you are unsure of the transaction number, print the MEMORY LIST (See  “Printing the 
MEMORY LIST” on page 76 ).
Note
zIf the senders or receiver’s fax is not ECM-compatible, the fax will be sent/received in the 
standard mode.
z You can also disable ECM sending/receiving (See  “TX SETTINGS” on page 94).
PRINTDOCUMENT
TX/RXNO.5001
(B)(A)