Sharp Ux355l Plain Paper Fax Machine Operation Manual

							OPERATION MANUALFACSIMILE
MODEL
UX-355L
  1.  Installation   
  2.  Setting Up and Using OpenLCR
  3.  Sending Documents     
  4.  Receiving Documents   
  5.  Making Copies    
  6.  Making Telephone Calls    
  7.  Answering Machine Hookup    
  8.  Special Functions
  9.  Printing Lists 
10.  Maintenance
11.  Troubleshooting    
UX-355L                                                                                 FACSIMILE
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openLCR 
						

							WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment 
not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ABOUT THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1991
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a 
computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine 
unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted 
page or on the first page of the transmission the following information: 
(1) The date and time of transmission. 
(2) Identification of either the business, business entity or individual sending the message. 
(3) Telephone number of either the sending machine, business, business entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, please refer to the 
appropriate instructions in the operation manual. 
As an ENERGY STAR
 partner, SHARP has deter-
mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR 
guidelines for energy efficiency.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Please record the model number and serial number below, for easy 
reference, in case of loss or theft. These numbers are located on the 
rear side of the unit.Space is also provided for other relevant 
information.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
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Introduction
*Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 at standard resolution, excluding time for proto-
col signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only).
Automatic dialingRapid Key Dialing: 7 numbers
Speed Dialing: 40 numbers
Imaging film Initial starter roll (included with machine):
32 ft. (10 m)  (approx. 30 letter-size pages)
Replacement roll:
UX-3CR 98 ft. (30 m) (two rolls in
package, one roll yields approx. 100 
letter-size pages)
Memory size*476 KB (approx. 27 average pages with ECM 
turned off)
Modem speed14,400 bps with automatic fallback to lower 
speeds.
Transmission time*Approx. 6 seconds (only when ECM is on)
Resolution Horizontal: 203 pels/inch (8 pels/mm)
Vertical:
Standard: 98 lines/inch (3.85 lines/mm)
Fine /Halftone: 
196 lines/inch (7.7 lines/mm)
Super fine:
391 lines/inch (15.4 lines/mm)
Automatic document 
feeder10 pages max. (20 lb paper)
Recording systemThermal transfer recording
Welcome, and thank you for 
choosing a Sharp facsimile 
machine! The features and 
specifications of your new 
Sharp fax are shown below.
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Halftone (grayscale)64 levels
Display16-digit LCD display
Paper tray capacity
(16- to 20-lb. paper)Letter: 60 sheets
Legal: 30 sheets
Compression schemeMR, MH, MMR
Applicable telephone linePublic switched telephone network
CompatibilityITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode
Input document size Automatic feeding:
Width: 5.8 to 8.5 (148 to 216 mm)
Length: 5.5 to 11 (140 to 279 mm)
Manual feeding:
Width: 5.8 to 8.5 (148 to 216 mm)
Length: 5.5 to 23.6 (140 to 600 mm)
Effective scanning width8.3 (210 mm) max.
Effective printing width8.3 (210 mm) max.
Contrast controlAutomatic/Dark selectable
Reception modesTEL/FAX/A.M. (Note: A.M. mode is for 
connecting an answering machine)
Copy functionSingle/Multi/Sort (99 copies/page)
Telephone functionYes (cannot be used if power fails)
Power requirements120 V AC, 60 Hz
Operating temperature41 - 95°F (5 - 35°C)
HumidityMaximum: 85% RH
Power consumptionStandby: 4.0 W
Maximum: 100 W
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As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to 
make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. 
The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production 
units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
DimensionsWidth: 13.5 (343 mm)
Depth:   10.1 (256 mm)
Height:  7.2 (182 mm) 
We i g h tApprox. 7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg)
Important safety information
• Do not disassemble this machine or attempt any procedures not 
described in this manual. Refer all servicing to qualified service 
personnel.
 Do not install or use the machine near water, or when you are wet. 
For example, do not use the machine near a bath tub, wash bowl, 
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming 
pool. Take care not to spill any liquids on the machine.
 Unplug the machine from the power outlet and telephone jack and 
consult a qualified service representative if any of the following 
situations occur:
- Liquid has been spilled into the machine or the machine has been
  exposed to rain or water.
- The machine produces odors, smoke, or unusual noises.
- The power cord is frayed or damaged.
- The machine has been dropped or the housing damaged.
 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not install 
the machine where people may walk on the power cord.
 This machine must only be connected to a 120 V, 60 Hz, grounded 
(3-prong) outlet. Connecting it to any other kind of outlet will 
damage the machine and invalidate the warranty.
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Never insert objects of any kind into slots or openings on the 
machine. This could create a risk of fire or electric shock. If an 
object falls into the machine that you cannot remove, unplug the 
machine and consult a qualified service representative.
Do not place this machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. The 
machine could be seriously damaged if it falls.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is 
specifically designed for wet locations.
Never touch bare telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone 
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an 
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from 
lightning.
Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the 
leak.
The power outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be 
easily accessible.
Important:
This facsimile machine is not designed for use on a line which has 
call waiting, call forwarding, or certain other special services 
offered by your telephone company. If you attempt to use the fax 
machine in conjunction with any of these services, you may 
experience errors during transmission and reception of facsimile 
messages. 
This facsimile machine is not compatible with digital telephone 
systems.
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents 5
A Look at the Operation Panel 7
1.  Installation 9
Unpacking Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Loading the Imaging Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Loading Printing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Entering Your Name and Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the Date and Time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setting the Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Volume Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.  Setting Up and Using OpenLCR 35
3.  Sending Documents 50
Transmittable Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Loading the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4.  Receiving Documents 72
Using FAX Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Using TEL Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Substitute Reception to Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
5.  Making Copies 81
6.  Making Telephone Calls 85
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7.  Answering Machine Hookup 88
Connecting an Answering Machine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Optional A.M. Mode Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
8.  Special Functions 93
Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Cover Sheet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Batch Page Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Sending Documents From Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Timer Operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
9.  Printing Lists 119
10.  Maintenance 126
11.  Troubleshooting 130
Problems and Solutions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Messages and Signals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Clearing Paper Jams  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Ordering Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
FCC Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Quick Reference Guide 143
Guía de referencia rápida 145
Index 151
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SPEED DIAL key
Press this key to dial a fax or voice number using an abbreviated
2-digit Speed Dial number.
REDIAL key
Press this key to automatically redial the last number dialed. 
Display
This displays messages and prompts during operation and 
programming.
RECEPTION MODE key
Press this key to select the reception mode. An arrow in the display 
will point to the currently selected reception mode. 
RESOLUTION key
Press this key to adjust the resolution for faxing or copying.
VOLUME key
Press this key to adjust the volume of the speaker when the 
SPEAKER key has been pressed, the volume of the handset when the 
handset is lifted, or the volume of the ringer at all other times.
A Look at the Operation Panel
JKL
SPEED
DIAL
REDIAL
SPEAKER
HOLD/
SEARCH
STOP
COPY/HELP
START/MEMORY
VOLUME
DOWN         UP RECEPTION
MODE
RESOLUTION FUNCTIONABC21DEF3
WXYZ9
GHI45MNO6PQRS7TUV8
0
12345678
9101112141516
www.OpenLCR.com
openLCR
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TEL  FAX
A.M.
07/POLL 06 05 04
03 02 01
OpenLCR
OpenLCR
1
6
2
3
4
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FUNCTION key
Press this key to select various special functions.
Panel release
Grasp this finger hold and pull toward you to open the operation 
panel.
Number keys
Use these keys to dial numbers, and enter numbers and letters when 
storing auto-dial numbers. 
HOLD/SEARCH key
Press this key to search for an auto-dial number, or, during a phone 
conversation, press this key to put the other party on hold.
SPEAKER key
Press this key to listen to the line and fax tones through the speaker 
when faxing a document.
Note: This is not a speakerphone. You must pick up the handset to 
talk with the other party.
Rapid Dial Keys
Press one of these keys to dial a fax number automatically.
OpenLCR key
Press this key to register for OpenLCR service and receive carrier rate 
data to your fax.
STOP key
Press this key to cancel an operation before it is completed.
START/MEMORY key
Press this key to begin transmission when using Speed Dialing, Direct 
Keypad Dialing, or Normal Dialing.
COPY/HELP key
When a document is in the feeder, press this key to make a copy of a 
document. At any other time, press this key to print out the Help List, 
a quick reference guide to the operation of your fax machine.
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