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Minoltafax 1800

CONTENTS
Minoltafax 1800 I
CONTENTS
1 General Information 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 How Does a Fax Machine Work? 2
1.3 Safety Precautions 3
1.4 User Instructions (For U.K. Users) 4
1.4.1 Mains Plug Wiring Instructions 6
1.5 Ozone Release Warning 7
1.6 Features 7
1.6.1 Type 7
1.6.2 Dialling Functions 7
1.6.3 Functions 8
1.6.4 Additional Functions 8
2 Installation 5
2.1 Unpacking 5
2.2 Location 6
2.3 Description of the Parts 8
2.4 The Image Cartridge 11
2.5 Operation Panel, Displays and Keys 12
2.5.1 Opening the Top Cover 14
2.5.2 Inserting the Image Cartridge 15
2.6 Connecting the Power Cable and the Telephone Cable 16
2.7 Loading the Recording Paper 17
2.7.1 Types of paper for the Paper Cassette 18
2.7.2 Refilling the Recording Paper 19
2.7.3 Opening the Document Input Tray, the Recording Paper Output
Tray and the Document Output Tray 20
2.8 Turning the Power On 21

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3 Entering Data 23
3.1 Preparing the Fax Machine 23
3.2 Typing Conventions in this Manual 23
3.3 Functions of the Keys 24
3.4 Entering Your Telephone Number 26
3.5 Entering your Company Name 27
3.6 Entering Date and Time 28
3.7 Setting the Telephone Line Type 29
3.7.1 Selecting the Dial Type 29
3.7.2 PSTN or PBX 30
3.8 Redial Rate 31
3.9 Redial Interval 31
3.10 Entering Telephone Numbers 32
3.10.1 One-Touch Dial 32
3.10.2 Entering Text 34
3.10.3 Speed Dial 35
3.10.4 Group Dial Setting / Broadcast 36
3.11 Program User Soft Switches 37
3.11.1 Changing the Setting of the User Switches 40

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4 Sending 41
4.1 Transmission 41
4.1.1 Notes on Original Documents 41
4.1.2 Placing the Documents 42
4.1.3 Contrast (Type Org.) / Resolution 43
4.2 Dialling Method 44
4.2.1 Manual Dial Using the Numeric Keypad 44
4.2.2 Automatic Dialling using the One-Touch Keys 44
4.2.3 Automatic Dialling Using the Speed Dial 45
4.2.4 Automatic Group Dial with the One-Touch Keys [13] - [16] 45
4.3 Transmission Methods 46
4.3.1 Memory Sending 46
4.3.2 Direct Transmission 48
4.3.3 Relay Transmission 49
4.3.4 Delay Transmission (Timer) 51
4.3.5 Batch Transmission (Delay Transmission) 52
4.3.6 Broadcast 53
4.3.7 Memory Polling Transmission 54
4.3.8 Polling Transmission 55
4.3.9 Interrupting the Current Transmission 56
4.3.10 Deleting or Printing Transmissions 57
4.4 Functions During a Transmission 58

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5 Receiving 59
5.1 Manual Receiving 59
5.2 Automatic Receiving 59
5.3 [TEL/FAX] Receiving Mode 60
5.4 Answering Machine Mode (TAD - Mode) 60
5.4.1 Setting the Answering Machine Mode 60
5.4.2 Remote Code (CTRL.) 61
5.4.3 Recording Time 61
5.4.4 Silence Time 62
5.4.5 Ring Counter 62
5.4.6 Polling Receiving 63
6 Reports 65
6.1 Printing Reports 65
6.1.1 Telephone Number Lists, Setting Lists and Activity Reports 65
6.1.2 Memory File Report 66
6.2 Description of the Reports 67
6.2.1 Activity Report 67
6.2.2 One-Touch Directory 68
6.2.3 Speed Dial Directory 69
6.2.4 Group Directory 70
6.2.5 User Data List 71
6.2.6 Memory File Report (Timer List) 72
6.2.7 Transmission Report 73
6.2.8 Error Report 73
6.3 Explanation of the Header 74
6.4 Power Failure Report 75

CONTENTS
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7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 77
7.1 Cleaning the Machine 77
7.2 Replacing the Image Cartridge 80
7.3 Removing a Paper Jam 81
7.4 Troubleshooting 84
8 Specifications 87

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1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Minoltafax 1800 and showing confidence in
our product. This machine has a modern design and fulfils today's
requirements of a fax machine. It combines advanced technology with a
harmonious design.
The machine is authorised for use in the public telephone network and is
compatible to other fax machines of the communication standard 3.
The Minoltafax 1800 was manufactured to the same high quality
standards as is common for all other precision instruments made by
Minolta.
This manual will assist you in becoming familiar with the machine.
It contains all the necessary information for the start-up, its functions and
the replacement of the consumables.
Please, always keep this manual to hand when using the machine.

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1.2 How Does a Fax Machine Work?
A fax machine can be connected to a normal telephone system without
taking any special precautions, just like a normal telephone set. The
function of a fax machine is quite similar to that of a telephone.
The way a fax machine works is simple: documents that are to be
transmitted are "read" by the take-up unit, the so called scanner. The
machine does not recognise the letters but reads the picture, dot by dot,
and marks each dot as black or white. That is why you can not only
transmit texts but also pictures and photos. The information is then
digitised and compressed so that the fax machine can send it quickly over
the telephone line to another fax machine which reverses the process,
reading and marking each dot as black or white on a sheet of paper.
When you are "called" by a fax machine, your telephone rings as normal.
Therefore you cannot know whether your are receiving a fax call or a
telephone call before picking up the receiver.
At the beginning of a fax transmission you will hear shrill sounds. Those
sounds are the so called "hand shaking" and function as an introduction
sequence before the actual transmission, just as interlocutors - often -
introduce themselves at the beginning of a telephone call. In the
introductory sequence the technical features of both machines are
matched to make sure the transmission and the reception are conducted
to a high standard.
With your Minoltafax 1800 you do not need to listen to the introductory
sequence. How to program the machine accordingly will be explained later
in this manual. Furthermore you will also find information about the
settings that come with the machine, that have to be made when
installing, or the settings that can be made at a later stage. Most of the
features of the fax machine work independantly, so that you can program
only the settings you need for the moment and ignore all others.
By the way, the word "fax" is a combination of the Latin "facere" (to make)
and "simile" (similar) describing the process of making a copy which is
similar to the original. This artificial word "fax" has nowadays become
widely accepted in everyday language, replacing the older term facsimile.
Now, enjoy your new fax machine.

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1.3 Safety Precautions
•Connect the machine only to a 200 - 240 V/ 50 Hz earthed power point
which complys with the VDE standards. Try to avoid the use of multiple
power points.
•Make sure the power is not turned off over night.
•Always pull at the plug, never at the wire, when you want disconnect
the machine from the power supply.
•To facilitate communication always keep the machine switched on and
program the correct user data.
•Do not unscrew any parts, if not specifically requested in this manual. If
there should be any problems, please inform your technical service.
•Never open the machine while it is transmitting or printing.
•Take care not to let humidity into the machine.
•Make sure no strange objects fall into the machine.
•If any problem occurs that can not be solved by the procedures
described in this manual make sure you contact the technical service.
•Follow the recommended maintenance procedures regularly.
•Used image cartridges can be taken back to the technical service as a
part of the maintenance.

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1.4 User Instructions (For U.K. Users)
These facsimiles are approved for connection to the British Telecom
public switched telecommunication systems in accordance with the British
telecommunication Act of 1984. The usage should be subject to the
conditions set out in these instructions. Any other usage will INVALIDATE
this approval.
1. The approval of this facsimile for connection to the public switched
telephone network (PSTN) is invalidated if the facsimile is used with or
connected to:
(i) internal software that has not been formally accepted by BABT or
(ii) external control software or external control apparatus which causes
the operation of the facsimiles to contravene BABT requirements.
2. This facsimile is approved for the use of the following facilities:
Tone Dialling (DTMF)
Automatic Clearing
Automatic answering (Facsimile with auto answer to ITU-T.30)
Last Number Redial
Automatic call initiation
Automatic dialling facilities
Automatic multiple repeat dial attempts
Series connection for "Off Hook" detection
Memory dialling
Any other usage will INVALIDATE the approval of the apparatus if as a
result it then ceases to conform to the standard against which approval
was granted.
3. This facsimile is suitable for connection to exchange lines on PSTN
directly or via a compatible private branch exchange.
4. It cannot be guaranteed that the facsimile will operate under all
possible conditions of connection to compatible PBXs. Any cases of
difficulty should be referred in the first instance to the supplier of the
apparatus.
5. Connection to PSTN must not be hardwired.
The connection to PSTN must be disconnected before the mains plug
is removed.
6. The facsimile may be used on PSTN employing Loop disconnect of MF
signaling. However, please note as follows: Although the facsimile can
use either Loop disconnect or DTMF signalling, only the performance of

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the DTMF signalling is subject to regulatory requirements for correct
operation. It is therefore strongly recommended that the facsimile is set
to use DTMF signalling for access to public or private emergency
services if it is used with a hand-set. DTMF signalling also provides
faster call set up.
7. Ringer Equivalent Number (REN) for the facsimile is 1.
The REN relates to the performance of the facsimile when used in
parallel with other items of terminal equipment. The REN is a customer
guide indicating approximately the maximum number of equipment that
should be connected in parallel simultaneously to the line. To
determine the maximum number of items that can be connected in
parallel simultaneously to an exclusive line please add the REN values
of each item connected to the exclusive line. The sum should not
exceed the maximum REN value of 4. For the purposes of the
calculation, the REN of terminal equipment rented or brought from BT
plc. should be assumed to be a REN of 1.0 unless otherwise specified.
8. When other telephone apparatus is connected in parallel with the
facsimile, it must be set on Tone dialling (DTMF) mode only.
9. When connecting a telephone onto the same line or PBX extension as
this facsimile, the serial socket on the LJU unit (on the unit cord) must
be used.
10. Please be advised that should another telephone device be used
connected to the PSTN via the serial socket on the LJU unit, then
problems may be experienced in the following ways:
(i) Difficulty making calls.
(ii) Problems in telephone conversation sometimes experienced by both
parties. Should difficulties as described above be experienced, then the
supplier of the facsimile should be contacted for assistance and the
network operator.
11. The facsimile is not suitable as an extension to a pay phone or as a
1 + 1 carrier system.
12. On a private exchange (PABX) extension, insert a pause or pauses in
the autodial sequence to allow your PABX unit time to connect with the
public service telephone network (an outside line) before dialling
continues. For example, you may require a sequence of 9 "PAUSE"
0908 214315 to transmit a fax message to our Keynes Office. To insert
pause, press the "PAUSE" key. One key operation causes a pause of
4 seconds in the dialling sequence.

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13. It may be necessary to insert a pause in the autodial sequence when
sending transmissions overseas in order that the international exchanges
have time to interconnect. For example, you may require a sequence of
010 "PAUSE" 1555677899 to transmit a fax message to your New York
office. To insert a pause, press the "PAUSE" key. One key operation
causes a pause of 4 seconds in the dialling sequence.
1.4.1 Mains Plug Wiring Instructions
This equipment is fitted with a moulded type mains plug incorporating a
detachable fuse cover, under no circumstances should the plug be used
without the fuse cover fitted. In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in
your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut off the mains
plug and fit an appropriate type observing the wiring code blow.
DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the plug
should be disposed of in a safe manner. Under no circumstances should
the cut-off plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a serious electric shock
may occur. If you are not sure how to do this, get help from a qualified
electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: Earth
BLUE: Neutral
BROWN: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-
YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
by the letter „E“, or by the safety earth symbol ===, or coloured green or
green and yellow.
The wire which coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
This appliance must be protected by a 13A fuse in the mains plug or
distribution board.
"WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED."

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1.5 Ozone Release Warning
During printer operation, a small quantity of ozone is released. This
amount is not large enough to harm anyone adversely. However, be sure
the room where the fax machine is being used has adequate ventilation,
especially if you are printing a high volume of material or if the fax
machine is being used continuously over a long period.
1.6 Features
Your new fax machine is a compact multi-functional device facilitating
your work and reducing your fax communication times. The features of the
Minoltafax 1800 include scanning of originals into the memory for delayed
transmission, allowing simultaneous reception of fax messages and vice
versa.
1.6.1 Type
•A4 format , Group 3, desktop laser plain paper fax
•14.400 bps transmission
•MH / MR / MMR ECM coding
•Automatic document feeder up to 20 pages
•Paper tray with up to 150 sheets plain paper
•Double line LCD-display with 16 digits
•16 level grey scale
From May / July
•64 level grey scale)
•50 pages print after toner empty detection
•Name column in the speed dial list
•Scanning speed 6 sec./page
1.6.2 Dialling Functions
•16 one-touch dial keys (12x single location, 4x group dialling)
•50 speed dial numbers
•Automatic redial / on hook dialling / group dialling

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1.6.3 Functions
•Sequential broadcasting
•24 hours delay sending
•page memory (basic model 256 KB, optional memory 1 MB) that
can be added
•Multi tasking operation interface
•Polling RX / TX
•Copy function
1.6.4 Additional Functions
•RS-232 PC-interface
•Scanner function
•Printer function
•Use as PC-based fax machine

INSTALLATION
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2 Installation
2.1 Unpacking
Please check whether the contents are complete.
1 Machine
2 Document output tray
3 Telephone cable
4 Print paper tray
5 Image cartridge
6 Document input tray
7 Power cable
8 Paper cassette

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2.2 Location
•Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and place the machine away from
heaters.
•Avoid humid or dusty locations.
•Place the machine on a flat, non-vibrating surface.
•Keep the machine away from magnetic fields (TV sets, radios).
•Avoid locations close to ventilation openings, air conditioners and
heaters.
•The machines should be easily accessible from all sides.
•Make sure no liquids can enter the machine.
•Keep all covers closed when the machine is in standby. If any cover is
opened no transmission or reception is possible. If any cover is opened
during sending or receiving the procedure is interrupted.
•Avoid extreme fluctuations in temperature, which could lead the
humidity inside the machine to condense causing problems reading the
documents.

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The pictures below show the space required for the replacement of the
consumables and the proper function of the machine.

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2.3 Description of the Parts
1 Top cover latch
2 Telephone terminal
3 Document guide
4 LCD-display
5 Output tray extender
6 Document output tray
7 Operation panel
8 Document input tray
9 Print paper tray
10 Paper cassette

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1 Power socket
2Fan
3 Telephone terminal
4 Line terminal
5 RS- 232C interface

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1 Image cartridge
2 Paper cassette cover
3 Paper cassette extender
4 Paper cassette base
5 Paper guide
6 Power switch