Sharp MX M283N User Manual

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*1 The specifications of each function in Windows PPD and Macintosh PPD vary depending on the operating system 
version and the software application.
*2 Cannot be used in Windows NT 4.0.
*3 Only 2-Up and 4-Up printing can be used in Windows 98.
*4 Only Mac OS X v10.4.11 and v10.5 to 10.5.5 can be used.
*5 Can be used when a finisher or saddle stitch finisher is installed. (To use the punch function, a punch module must 
be also installed.)
*6 Can be used when a saddle stitch...

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This chapter provides detailed explanations of the procedures for using the fax function.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE AS A FAX
PREPARATIONS FOR FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-4
 CONNECTION TO THE TELEPHONE 
LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-4
 MAKE SURE THE MAIN POWER SWITCH 
IS IN THE ON POSITION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-5
 CHECKING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . . .  4-6
 STORING THE SENDER FAX NUMBER  . . . . .  4-6
BASE SCREEN OF...

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FAX RECEPTION
RECEIVING FAXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-59
 RECEIVING A FAX  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-60
 RECEIVING A FAX MANUALLY  . . . . . . . . . . .  4-61
PRINTING A PASSWORD-PROTECTED FAX 
(Hold Setting For Received Data Print) . . . . . . . .  4-62
CHECKING THE IMAGE BEFORE PRINTING . . .  4-63
 IMAGE CHECK SCREEN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-64
FORWARDING RECEIVED FAXES (Fax Data 
Forward) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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USING AN EXTENSION PHONE
CONNECTING AND USING AN EXISTING 
PHONE (Extension Phone Connection)  . . . . . .  4-124
 RECEIVING A FAX AFTER ANSWERING 
A CALL ON THE EXTENSION PHONE 
(Remote Reception) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-125
 MAKING AND RECEIVING PHONE 
CALLS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-125
CHECKING THE STATUS OF FAX JOBS
JOB STATUS SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-126
 JOB QUEUE SCREEN AND COMPLETED 
JOB SCREEN. . . ....

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This section provides information that you should know before using the machine as a fax machine.
PREPARATIONS FOR FAX
To use the machine as a fax, the telephone line must be connected and the type of line set.
CONNECTION TO THE TELEPHONE LINE
Be sure to use the provided telephone line cord 
to connect the machine to the wall telephone 
socket. Connect the end of the line cord that 
has the core to the LINE socket on the 
machine. Insert the other end (the end without 
the core)...

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MAKE SURE THE MAIN POWER SWITCH IS IN THE 
ON POSITION
When the main power indicator on the operation panel is lit, the main power is on.
If the main power indicator light is not lit, the main power is off. Switch the main power switch to the on position and 
press the [POWER] key ( ) on the operation panel.
If the fax function will be used, and in particular if reception or timer transmission will take place at night, always keep the 
main power switch in the on position.
When the...

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CHECKING THE DATE AND TIME
Verify that the correct date and time are set in the machine.
The date and time are set in the system settings of the machine. When the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key is pressed, the 
system settings menu screen appears on the touch panel. Select [Default Settings], [Clock], and [Clock Adjust], and set 
the year, month, day, hour, and minute.
STORING THE SENDER FAX NUMBER
Store the user name and fax number in Sender Data Registration.
Be sure to configure this...

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BASE SCREEN OF FAX MODE
To use the fax function, select settings and operations in the base screen of fax mode. To display the base screen of fax 
mode, touch the [IMAGE SEND] key and then touch the [Fax] tab.
Each of the other modes that can be displayed by touching the [IMAGE SEND] key (scan, Internet fax, USB memory, 
PC scan and data entry modes) also have base screens.
Transmission destinations can be stored in one-touch keys in the address book and retrieved from the address...

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BASE SCREEN OF FAX MODE
This screen is used to select settings and operations in fax mode.
(1) Mode select keys
Use these keys to switch between copy, image send, and 
document filing modes.
To switch to fax mode, touch the [IMAGE SEND] key.
(2) This shows various messages and the destinations 
that have been entered.
The   icon on the left indicates fax mode.
(3) Send mode tabs
Use these keys to change the mode of the image send 
function.
Tabs of modes that cannot be used because...

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(15)  /   /   key
When Hold Setting for Received Data Print or 
Received Data Image Check Setting is enabled in the 
system settings (administrator), this will appear when a 
fax is received.
 : Only Hold Setting for Received Data Print is enabled
 : Only Received Data Image Check Setting is enabled
 : Both settings are enabled
☞PRINTING A PASSWORD-PROTECTED FAX (Hold 
Setting For Received Data Print) (page 4-62)
☞CHECKING THE IMAGE BEFORE PRINTING (page 
4-63)(16) This shows the...