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Touch the [OK] key.
When [Long Size] is selected, the 2-sided scanning setting and send size cannot be changed.
AutoB5Scan SizeSend Size100%
Fax/OriginalOK
2-Sided
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When scanning a non-standard size original such as a postcard or card, follow these steps to specify the original size. 
The width can be from 25 mm to 432 mm (1 to 17), and the height can be from 25 mm to 297 mm (1 to 11-5/8).
1
Touch the [Original] key.
The automatically detected original size appears to the right of the [Original] key.
☞IMAGE SETTINGS (page 4-46)
2
Touch the [Scan Size] key.
3
Touch the [Size Input] key.
4
Enter the scan size.
(1) Touch the X (width) numeric value display 
key and enter the width.
(2) Touch the Y (height) numeric value display 
key and enter the height.
(3) Touch the [OK] key.
To complete the setting and return to the screen of step 3, 
touch the [OK] key next to the [Cancel] key.
You can also touch the   keys to change the number.
AutoAuto    A4Scan SizeSend Size100%
Fax/OriginalOK
2-Sided
Booklet2-Sided
Tablet
Image Orientation
Auto
Fax/Original
Manual
OK
Size Input
A4
B5RB4
A3A4A5R
B5
216x343216x340
A4R
A5
Long Size
AB
Inch
Size Input
Fax/OriginalOK
OKCancel
420X
Y297(25  297)
mm
(25  432)
mm
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Touch the [OK] key.
The specified size appears in the [Scan Size] key.
 When the scan size is specified by numerical values, the send size cannot be specified.
 When the automatic document feeder is used, an original longer that 432 mm (17) can be scanned (maximum width 
1000 mm (39-3/8)). In this case, touch the [Long Size] key in the screen of step 3.
☞Specifying the original scan size (Specify using a standard size) (page 4-49)
☞TRANSMITTABLE ORIGINAL SIZES (page 4-29)
AutoX420 Y297Scan SizeSend Size
Fax/OriginalOK
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Specify the send size as a paper size. If a send size bigger than the scan size is selected, the image will be enlarged. If 
a send size smaller than the scan size is selected, the image will be reduced.
The send size cannot be specified when [Long Size] is selected for the scan size, or when the scan size is specified by 
numerical values.
1
Touch the [Original] key.
☞
IMAGE SETTINGS (page 4-46)
2
Touch the [Send Size] key.
3
Specify the send size.
(1) Touch the desired send size key.
(2) Touch the [OK] key.
 Depending on the Scan Size setting, it may not be possible to select some sizes for the Send Size. Size keys 
that cannot be specified for the Send Size are greyed out to prevent selection.
 To specify an Inch size for the send size, touch the [AB Inch] key to highlight the [Inch] side and then specify the 
send size.
AutoAuto    A4Scan SizeSend Size100%
Fax/OriginalOK
2-Sided
Booklet2-Sided
Tablet
Image Orientation
Auto
Fax/Original
Manual
OK
A3
Manual
B5RB4
A4A5R
B5
216x343216x340
A4R
A5AB
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Specify the orientation in which the 
original is placed.
(1) Touch the appropriate [Image Orientation] 
key.
If the wrong orientation is selected here, the image may 
not be sent properly when using enlargement/reduction.
(2) Touch the [OK] key.
The ratio used for reduction or enlargement of the original will appear between the Scan Size and the Send Size.
A3Auto    A4Scan SizeSend Size141%
Fax/OriginalOK
2-Sided
Booklet2-Sided
Tablet
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CHANGING THE EXPOSURE
The exposure can be changed to match the darkness of the original.
Refer the following tables to select appropriate settings.
Exposure settings
ExposureWhen to select
AutoThis setting automatically adjusts the exposure for light and dark parts of the original.
Manual
1-2Select this setting when the original consists of dark text.
3Select this setting for a normal original (neither dark nor light).
4-5Select this setting when the original consists of faint text.
1
Touch the [Exposure] key.
The current exposure setting appears to the right of the [Exposure] key.
☞IMAGE SETTINGS (page 4-46)
2
Select the exposure.
(1) Touch the [Manual] key.
(2) Adjust the exposure with the   keys.
When the exposure is set to [Auto], the   keys 
cannot be used.
The exposure darkens when the   key is touched, 
and lightens when the   key is touched.
To return to auto exposure adjustment, touch the [Auto] 
key.
(3) Touch the [OK] key.
When using the document glass to scan multiple original pages, the exposure setting can be changed each time you change 
pages. When using the automatic document feeder, the exposure setting cannot be changed once scanning has begun. 
(However, when Job Build in the special modes is used, the exposure can be changed each time a new set of originals is 
inserted.)
System Settings (Administrator): Default Exposure Settings
This is used to change the default exposure setting.
Fax/ExposureOK
Auto
Manual
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CHANGING THE RESOLUTION
The resolution can be selected to match the characteristics of the original, such as text or photo, the size of the text, and 
the darkness of the image.
Refer the following tables to select appropriate settings.
Resolution settings
ResolutionWhen to select
StandardSelect this setting when your original consists of normal-sized text (like the text in this manual).
FineSelect this setting when your original has small text or diagrams with fine lines.
The original will be scanned at twice the resolution of the [Standard] setting.
Super FineSelect this setting when your original has intricate pictures or diagrams.
A higher-quality image will be produced than with the [Fine] setting.
Ultra FineSelect this setting when your original has intricate pictures or diagrams.
This setting gives the best image quality. However, transmission will take longer than with the 
other settings.
Half ToneSelect this setting when your original is a photograph or has gradations of colour (such as a 
colour original).
This setting will produce a clearer image than [Fine], [Super Fine], or [Ultra Fine] used alone.
Halftone cannot be selected when [Standard] is used.
1
Touch the [Resolution] key.
The current resolution setting appears to the right of the [Resolution] key.
☞IMAGE SETTINGS (page 4-46)
2
Select the resolution.
(1) Touch the key of the desired resolution.
(2) Touch the [OK] key.
When [Fine], [Super Fine], or [Ultra Fine] is selected, the [Half Tone] key can be touched to select halftone.
When using the document glass to scan multiple original pages, the resolution setting can be changed each time you change pages. 
When using the automatic document feeder, the resolution setting cannot be changed once scanning has begun. (However, when 
Job Build in the special modes is used, the resolution can be changed each time a new set of originals is inserted.)
 When a fax is sent at [Ultra Fine], [Super Fine], or [Fine] resolution, a lower resolution will be used if the receiving machine 
does not have that resolution.
System Settings (Administrator): Initial Resolution Setting
This is used to change the default resolution setting.
Fax/ResolutionOK
Standard
Super FineHalf Tone
Fine
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CHECKING THE IMAGE TO BE TRANSMITTED 
(Preview)
If you touch the [Preview] key before scanning the original, you can check the scanned image in the touch panel before 
sending the image.
* The factory default setting is disabled.
Depending on the size of the transmission data, part of the preview image may not appear in the preview screen in the touch 
panel.
1
Place the original.
Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face down on the document glass.
2
Touch the [Preview] key to highlight it. 
3
Select transmission settings and press the [START] key.
Originals are being read appears while the originals are being scanned, and when scanning is finished, the preview screen 
appears on the touch panel. Transmission will not take place until you touch the [Start Sending] key in the preview screen.
4
Check the preview image and then touch 
the [Start Sending] key.
Transmission begins.
For information on the preview screen, see PREVIEW CHECK 
SCREEN (page 4-58).
System settings (administrator): Default Preview
You can specify whether or not the [Preview] key function will be enabled in the base screens of the image send modes and 
in the address book.
AutoAuto
Auto
USB Mem. ScanFaxScan
Standard
Auto ReceptionFax Memory:100%
Internet FaxPC Scan
Scan:Send:A4
File
Quick File
Preview
Address Review
Direct TX
Sub Address
Address Book
Special Modes
Resolution
Exposure
Original
Preview
Display Rotation
/00100001
Function Rev.
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PREVIEW CHECK SCREEN
This section explains the preview check screen.
(1) Preview image
A preview of the scanned original appears.
If the image is cut off, use the scroll bars at the right and 
bottom of the screen to scroll the image. Touch a bar and slide 
it to scroll. (You can also touch the   keys to scroll.)
(2) Change page keys
When there are multiple pages, use these keys to 
change pages.
  keys:  Go to the first or the last page.
  keys:  Go to the previous page or the next 
page.

Page number display:
This shows the total number of pages 
and the current page number. You can 
touch the current page number key and 
enter a number with the numeric keys 
to go to that page number.(3) [Sender Info] key
Touch to display the sender information for fax own 
number.
This key can only be touched when the entire preview 
image is displayed in the preview screen.
(4) [Function Rev.] key
Touch to check special mode settings or scan settings for 
two-sided originals.
(5) Display zoom key
Use this to set the zoom ratio of the displayed image. 
Changes from the left in the order Full Page, Twice, 
4 Times, 8 Times. The setting applies to all pages in 
the file, not just the displayed page.
(6) Display Rotation key
This rotates the image right or left by 90 degrees. The 
rotation applies to all pages in the file, not just the 
displayed page.
(7) [Start Sending] key
Touch to begin transmission.
Preview
Display Rotation
/00100001
Function Rev.
B/W
Start
Sending
Sender Info
(5)
(6)
(7)
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)
 A preview image is an image for display on the touch panel. It will differ from the actual send result.
 The preview image reflects certain scanning and special mode settings.
Settings reflected in the preview image are as follows:
Scanning settings: Original
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This section explains the basic procedures for receiving faxes.
RECEIVING FAXES
When the reception mode is set to Auto Reception, the machine will receive and print faxes automatically. The fax 
reception mode is displayed in the base screen.
FAX RECEPTION
 When fax reception is in progress, it is possible to reserve a transmission by performing the transmission in memory 
transmission mode.
☞TRANSMISSION METHODS (page 4-26)
 To print received faxes, make sure that the required paper is loaded in the machines paper trays. It is not necessary to 
load A4 (8-1/2 x 11) paper and B5 (5-1/2 x 8-1/2) paper in both the vertical ( ) and horizontal ( ) orientations. 
Differences in orientation are automatically adjusted when faxes are received.
When a fax smaller than A4 (8-1/2 x 11) size is received, the size of the paper used for printing will vary depending on the 
orientation (vertical or horizontal) in which the sender placed the original.
System Settings: Receive Setting (page 7-102)
This is used to change the fax reception mode. Auto Reception should normally be used.
Select Manual Reception when an extension phone is connected to the machine.
System Settings (Administrator): Allow/Reject Number Setting
You can store numbers and specify whether or not reception is allowed from those numbers.
AutoAuto
Auto
USB Mem. ScanFaxScan
Standard
Auto ReceptionFax Memory:100%
Internet FaxPC Scan
Scan:Send:
File
Quick File
Address Review
Direct TX
Sub Address
Address Book
Special Modes
Resolution
Exposure
Original
Preview
This shows the current fax 
reception mode and the amount 
of free memory remaining.