Gestetner F540 User manual

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Before You
Use This
Machine
Before you send or receive fax messages,
take about 30 minutes to set up your machine.
Set up your machine using the following procedures.
First,
check the supplies.
앮Operating Instructions
앮Before You Use This Machine
(this manual)
앮Paper size decals
앮Key layout sheet *1
앮Harness set *2
앮Handset bracket assembly
(bracket and four screws)
앮Bland plaque
앮Bland plaque Installation
Instructions
Type 2 (Color NIC FAX Unit standard) only:
앮CD-ROM
(LAN-Fax driver & Operating Instructions)
앮End-User License Agreements
앮NIC FAX UNIT CD-ROM Operating
Instractions
앮Ferrite core (for LAN)
*1:Attach this if you want to use the ABC
layout.
*2:Used by your service representative to
install the second optional paper tray unit.

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Preparing the
Toner Cartridge
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3.Pull the fixing material to the right to
remove.
R WARNING:
• Disconnect the power (by pulling the plug, not the
cable) if the power cable or plug becomes frayed or
otherwise damaged.
• To avoid electric shock or laser radiation exposure,
do not remove any covers or screws other than those
specified in this manual.
• Turn off the power and disconnect the power (by pull-
ing the plug, not the cable) if any of the following oc-
curs:
• You spill something into the machine.
• You suspect that your machine needs service or re-
pair.
• The external housing of your machine has been dam-
aged.
• Disposal can be done by our authorized dealer.
R CAUTION:
• Protect the machine from damp and wet weather, such
as rain and snow.
• Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metal-
lic objects to fall inside the machine.
• For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the ma-
chine or supply waste at household waste collection
points. Disposal can take place at an authorized dealer.
• The inside of the machine could be very hot. Do not
touch the parts labelled “hot surface”. Otherwise in-
jury might occur.
• Our products are engineered to high standards of qual-
ity and functionality, and we recommend that you use
only the supplies available at an authorized dealer.
1.Remove the plastic wrapping from the
machine, and then remove all shipping
tape.
2.Turn the foam block 90°counterclock-wise.
R WARNING:
• Do not burn spilled or used toner. Toner dust might
ignite when exposed to an open flame.
• Dispose of used toner cartridges in accordance with
local regulations.
R CAUTION:
• Keep toner (used or unused) and toner cartridges out
of the reach of children.
4.Open the Auto Document Feeder (ADF) and
take out the protective sheet.
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Note
• The protective sheet on the ADF (Auto Document
Feeder) refers to this section as “Preparing the Toner
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11 .Hold the cartridge horizontally and shake it
gently from side to side a few times.
10 .Remove the shipping tapes.
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5. Remove the protective material from the axis.
6.Close the ADF and make sure it locks
securely into place.
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7.Open the front cover.
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9.Push the lever (햲) and pull out the toner
cartridge holding 햲and 햳.
8.Remove the shipping tape.
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12 .Remove the tape from the toner cartridge.
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13 .Re-position the toner cartridge.
Push the toner cartridge in until it locks
securely into place.
15 .Close the front cover.
14 .Pull the two red tags to remove the plastic
strips.
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Important
• To avoid spilling toner, leave the toner car-
tridge installed while moving or transport-
ing the unit.
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5.Push the paper tray firmly until it locks into
place.
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6.Stick the appropriate tray-number decal
and paper size decal onto the places
indicated in the illustration.
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7.If you changed the paper size of the paper
tray, set the paper size with the User Tools.
Reference
TChapter 6 “Tray Paper Size”, Advanced Features
3.Push the metal base plate firmly down until
it locks into place.
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4. Load the paper into the paper tray.
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Preparing the
Main Paper
Tray
1.Pull the paper tray out of the
main unit.
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2.If necessary, adjust the paper size.
As default, the paper size in the tray is set
as 81/2”x 11”.
Reference
TTo change the paper size in the paper tray, see
Chapter 9 “Changing the Paper Size in the Main
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햲Turn off the power switch of the machine.
햳Unplug the power cord of the machine
from the outlet.
햴Unplug the telephone line from the
machine.
Note
• After installation, plug the power cord of the
machine back into the outlet, turn the power switch
on, and then connect the telephone line to the
machine.
• You can install the first optional paper tray unit
yourself. If you want to install the second optional
paper tray unit, please contact your service
representative.
1.Remove the tape at [A], and then remove
the tape and cardboard at [B].
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Installing the Optional
Paper Tray Unit
These instructions are for installing the first optional paper
tray unit for Type 2 (Color NIC FAX Unit standard).
If your machine is Type 1 (Color NIC FAX Unit optional),
it is already installed.
If you install the optional paper tray unit for Type 2 later,
read the following WARNING, CAUTION and “Impor-
tant”, and then perform 햲to 햴.
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R WARNING:
• Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and
never use an extension cord.
R CAUTION:
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you
move the machine.
While moving the machine, take care that the power
cord is not damaged under the machine.Unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet before you move the
machine.
• When you disconnect the power cord from the wall out-
let, always pull the plug (not the cord).
Important
• There is a risit of electric shock if you plug or
unplug the power cord with wet hands.
• Check the machine’s nameplate to confirm the
model code.
• Make sure that 100% is shown on the display
before you turn the power switch off or unplug
the power cord. Fax files stored in memory
will be deleted 12 hours after you turn the
power switch off or unplug the power cord.
• Do not pull two paper trays out at the same
time. Having two paper trays filled with paper
in a fully extended position could cause the
machine to fall over.
2.Pull the paper tray out of the unit, and then
remove the tape and cardboard at [C].
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3.If necessary, adjust the paper size of the
paper tray.
Reference
TFor information about changing paper size, see
Chapter 9 “Changing the Paper Size in the Optional
Paper Tray Unit”, Advanced Features.
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5.There are two pins on the top of the paper
tray unit that point straight up. On the
bottom of the machine there are two holes.
Align the holes over the pins and lower the
machine gently onto the paper tray unit.
Note
• Two people are better for lifting the machine.
• Be careful not to trap your fingers.
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Important
When lifting the machine, use the inset grips
on both sides. The machine could be
damaged or cause injury if dropped.
6.Stick the appropriate tray-number decal
and paper-size decal onto the places
indicated in the illustration.
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7.If you changed the paper size of the paper
tray, set the paper size with the User Tools.
Reference
TFor information about setting paper size, see Chap-
ter 6 “Tray Paper Size”, Advanced Features.
After Setting the Paper Tray Unit
Reference
TFor information about loading paper, see Chapter 9
“Loading Paper in the Optional Paper Tray Unit”, Ad-
vanced Features.
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Note
• Insert the optional 40MB memory card firmly,
otherwise the machine may not work properly.
3.Close the memory card cover.
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1.Open the memory card cover on the left
side of the machine.
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2.Insert the optional 40MB memory card
carefully into the slot.
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Installing the
Optional 40MB
Memory Card
If you install the optional 40MB memory card later, read
the following “Important”, and then perform 햲.
Important
• Turn the power switch off before installing
cards, otherwise they could be damaged.
• Fax files stored in memory will not be deleted
while the optional 40MB memory card is
installed.
• When you install the optional 40MB memory
card, make sure that 100% is shown on the
display, and then turn off the power switch.
• If you want to use the machine without the
optional 40MB memory card installed, contact
your service representative. If you turn the
power on after removing the optional 40MB
memory card, a high-pitched alarm sounds
and the machine will not start up. If the alarm
sounds when you turn the power on after
installing the optional 40MB memory card, see
Chapter4 "Solving Problems", Basic Features.
햲Turn off the power switch.
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3.Replace the information card.
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4.Attach the bracket to the machine with the
two screws provided.
Note
• You can use a coin-like object to fix the screw.
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5.Insert the handset jack into the “TEL” socket.
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2.Attach the holder to the bracket with the
two screws provided.
Note
• You can use a coin-like object to fix the screw.
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Installing the
Optional
Handset
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1.Remove the information card from the
holder.

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Initial Settings &
Adjustments
The following display appears after the power
is turned on for the first time. Do not turn off
the power until you have completed the
following procedures.
Before using the machine, please make the fol-
lowing settings:
• Date & Time
• Line Type
• Own Name, Fax Header, Fax Number
Important
If you make a mistake, press the Cancel key,
and then the OK key to register again.
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1.Press
the OK key.
2.Press the OK key.
The following display appears.
A - Z keys
(Quick Dial keys )
Space key
(Quick Dial keys 29, 59, or 89)
Symbols key
(Quick Dial keys 30, 60, or 90)
ABC/abc key
(Quick Dial keys 21, 51, or 81)
Number keys
Clear/Stop key
keys
Entering letters
(A-Z, a-z)
Entering a space
Entering symbols
Switching between
uppercase and
lowercase
Entering digits
Deleting characters
Moving the cursor
Note
When entering characters, use the following
keys.
The following illustration is for Type2.
Connecting the
Power and
Switching On
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Note
• If "Call Service" appears on the display after the
power switch is turned on, turn the power switch
off, and check whether the tape has been removed
from the toner cartridge and PCU.
See "1. Preparing the Toner Cartridge".
1.Plug the cable into the outlet.
Important
• Power requirements : 120 V, 60 Hz
• Insert the power plug securely into the outlet.
• Make sure the outlet is near the machine
and readily accessible.
• Do not connect other equipment to the
same outlet.
2.Turn the power switch on.
R WARNING:
• Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet.
Never use an extension cord.
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14. Press the OK key.
“Programmed” will flash on the display.
One of the following is displayed.
15. Press the OK key.
The following display appears.
16. Press the or key to set your
machine to work on a tone dial line or a
pulse dial line.
17. Press the OK key.
“Programmed” will flash on the display.
The following display appears.
18. Press the OK key.
The following display appears.
19. Enter your office, company, personal
name, or any other appropriate
identification.
Note
• The [ABC/abc] key does not work when entering “Own
Name”. Only uppercase is available for “Own Name”.
20. Press the OK key.
“Programmed” will flash on the display.
The following display appears.
3.Press the OK key.
The following display appears.
4.Make sure the current year setting is
correct. If it is not, enter the year with the
number keys.
5.Press the OK key.
6. Press the or key to select the month.
7. Press the OK key.
8. Enter the date with the number keys (1 to 31) .
9. Press the OK key.
10 .Press the or key to select AM or PM.
11 .Press the OK key.
12 .Enter the current hour setting (1 to 12)
with the number keys.
Note
• To set 1 to 9, press the key after entering 1 to 9.
13 .Enter the current minute setting (00 to 59)
with the number keys.
21. Press the OK key.
The Own Name programmed in step 16
appears.
22. After Own Name, enter your fax number so the
Own Name and fax number are printed in the
Fax Header when you fax documents.
Important
In the USA, this must contain the telephone
number of the line your machine is connected
to. It will be printed on the header of every page
you send. Required in the USA.
Note
If you want to program the second Fax Header too, see
Chapter 3 "Own Name/Fax Header", Basic Features.
23. Press the OK key.
“Programmed” will flash on the display.
The following display appears.
24. Press the OK key.
The following display appears.
25. Enter your fax number, including the
country and area code (but no pauses).
Note
• Enter “+” with the Symbols key.
• The fax number you set here will not be printed in
the Fax Header. It will appear in reports, and on the
receivers' display, etc.
26. Press the OK key.
“Intial Setup Completed” will flash on the display.

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After Initial Settings
• You can check and adjust these settings using function
keys.
TDate & Time : See Chapter 6, "Date/Time", Ad-
vanced Features.
TLine Type : See Chapter 7, "G3 Analog Line -
Line Type", Advanced Features.
TOwn Name, Fax Header, Fax Number : See Chap-
ter 3, "Own Name/Fax Header" and "Own Fax
Number", Basic Features.
Reference
See Chapter 10, “Installation, Moving and Disposing of
the Machine”, Advanced Features for further informa-
tion about installation.
Please keep this manual and any leftover
parts in a safe place.
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Connecting the
Telephone
Line
There are similar sockets located on the left side
of the machine:
TEL: For the external telephone
LINE1: Telephone line connection
1.Insert the telephone line cable into the
socket labeled “Line1”.
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2. Connect the other end to your telephone line
socket.
Important
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