Sharp FO-781 User manual

MODEL
FO-781
OPERATION MANUAL
FACSIMILE
1. Installation
2. Sending Documents
3. Receiving Documents
4. Making Copies
5. Making Telephone Calls
6. Answering Machine Connection
7. Special Functions
8. Option Settings
9. Printing Reports and Lists
10. Maintenance
11. Troubleshooting

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WARRANTY
Facsimile Products
Congratulations onYour Purchase!
FOR THE SERVICING OF PRODUCTS
PURCHASED IN
NEW ZEALAND
CONTACTYOUR SELLING DEALER/RETAILER
OR FOR REFERRAL TO A
SERVICE CENTRE,
CALL SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FACSIMILE: 09 636 6972
SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
Cnr Mahunga Drive & Hastie Avenue,
Mangere, AUCKLAND
This Sharp product is warranted against manufacturing defects for a period of twelve (12) months from
the date of original purchase.
In the event of any defect arising in the equipment during the warranty period, such repairs should only
be carried out by the Dealer from which the unit was originally purchased or a Service Centre approved
by Sharp to service this type of equipment. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the
owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.
The owner is responsible for any transportation and insurance costs if the product has to be returned
for repair.
This warranty does not extend to accessories or defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes
not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including but not limited to, defect or
injury caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid
spillage, vermin infestation, software, use of consumables other than those approved by Sharp, or any
alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.
Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty claim.
This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any express and implied rights
and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale. However, to the extent permitted by
such legislation, Sharp excludes any liability for any indirect or consequential damages arising from the
purchase or use of the product.
To the extent permitted by law, Sharp excludes all implied warranties and conditions and where the
product is one that is not normally required for personal, domestic or household use, Sharp limits its
liability to the repair or replacement (at Sharp's option) of materials or workmanship which are found by
Sharp to be defective.
For your reference, please enter the particulars of your purchase below and retain, with your purchase
documentation.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase SPform046 (2Sept97)
FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN
AUSTRALIA
REGARDINGYOUR LOCAL
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
CALL THE
SHARP SERVICE REFERRAL CENTRE
FREECALL: 1 300 15 50 22
FACSIMILE: [phone]
DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS
SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY.LIMITED
A.C.N. 003 039 405
1 Huntingwood Drive, Huntingwood NSW 2148
Important Notice: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand
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Introduction
* Based on ITU-T Test Chart #1 at standard resolution in Sharp special mode,
excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only).
Automatic dialling Rapid Key Dialling: 8 numbers
Speed Dialling: 80 numbers
Imaging film Initial starter film (included with fax machine):
10 m roll (approx. 30 A4 pages)
Replacement film:
FO-3CR 30 m roll (two rolls in package,
one roll yields approx. 95 A4 pages)
Automatic document
feeder 10 sheets max.
Memory size*: 512 KB (approx. 30 average pages)
Modem speed 9600 bps with automatic fallback to 7200,
4800, or 2400 bps
Transmission time* Approx. 15 seconds (Sharp special mode)
Reception modes FAX, TEL, TEL/FAX, A.M.
Resolution Horizontal:
8 lines/mm
Vertical:
Standard: 3.85 lines/mm
Fine/Halftone: 7.7 lines/mm
Super fine:15.4 lines/mm
Welcome, and thank you for
choosing a Sharp facsimile! The
features and specifications of
your new Sharp fax are shown
below.
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Display 16-digit LCD display
Recording system Thermal transfer recording
Halftone (greyscale) 64 levels (When sending)
Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network
Compatibility ITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode
Compression scheme MH, MR, Sharp
Scanning method Sheet-feeder CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
Effective printing width 204 mm max.
Input document size Automatic feeding:
Width: 148 to 216 mm
Length: 140 to 297 mm
Manual feeding:
Width: 148 to 216 mm
Length: 140 to 600 mm
Effective scanning width 210 mm max.
Contrast control Automatic/Dark selectable
Copy function Standard
Telephone function Standard (Cannot be used for incoming/
outgoing if power fails)
Power requirements 230-240 V AC, 50 Hz
Operating temperature 5 to 35°C
Humidity Maximum: 85 %
Power consumption Stand-by: 2.3 W
Maximum: 115 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.
Dimensions Width: 343 mm
Depth: 313 mm
Height: 312 mm
Weight Approx. 3.4 kg
Important safety information
For your safety, if any of your equipment is not operating properly or should any
physical damage occur to the equipment where internal parts may become
exposed, the equipment should be immediately disconnected from the phone line
and then the power line and returned to a SHARP authorised Service Centre for
inspection, repair, or disposal.
In Australia, installing or modifying telephone lines should only be done by an ACA
licensed serviceman. In New Zealand, installing or modifying telephone lines should
be done in accordance with Telecom wiring practices.
Do not disassemble this machine or attempt any procedures not described in this
manual. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
This machine must only be connected to a 230-240 V, 50 Hz, earthed (3-prong)
outlet. Connecting it to any other kind of outlet may damage the machine.
Do not install or use the machine near water, or when you are wet. Take care not to
spill any liquids on the machine.
Unplug the machine from the telephone socket and then the power outlet 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.
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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 safely remove, unplug the machine and consult a qualified service
representative.
Do not place this machine on an unstable cart, stand or table. The machinecould be
seriously damaged if it falls.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone sockets in wet locations unless the socket is specifically
designed for wet locations.
Never touch uninsulated 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 socket-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 on a telephone line using 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.
♦This facsimile machine is designed to operate in Australia and New Zealand only.
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WARNING NOTICE:
NO calls can be made to or from this fax during a mains power failure.
WARNING - Australian Communications Authority (ACA) regulations state that no
unauthorised changes or modifications to this equipment are permitted.
Note: Complies with ACA and NZ TELECOM standard AS/NZS3548 regarding
emission of electromagnetic interference.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in
an installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause 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 to an outlet on a different circuit to that which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For Australia: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment is written
on the back of the machine.The sum of all the Ringer Equivalence Numbers (REN's)
on your telephone line should not exceed 3 to assure correct service from your
telephone company.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR NEW ZEALAND USERS
Please note:
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that
Telecom has accepted that the item complies with the minimum conditions for
connection to its network.
It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort
of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in
all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or
model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network
services.
This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to the Telecom '111'
Emergency Service.
To avoid telephone charges for local calls, be sure to store numbers without area
code in your rapid or speed dial locations.
This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another
device connected to the same line.
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Important safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents 7
1. Installation 9
Unpacking Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
A Look at the Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Loading the Imaging Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Loading Printing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Entering Your Name and Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting the Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2. Sending Documents 29
Transmittable Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Loading the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Resolution and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3. Receiving Documents 44
Using TEL/FAX Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using FAX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using A.M. Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using TEL Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Substitute Reception to Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4. Making Copies 52
5. MakingTelephone Calls 54
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Table of Contents
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6. Answering Machine Connection 56
Connecting an Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Activating the answering machine connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
7. Special Functions 59
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Distinctive Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Cover Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Batch Page Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Sending Documents From Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Timer Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
8. OptionSettings 77
9. Printing Reports and Lists 84
10. Maintenance 87
11. Troubleshooting 90
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Answering machine connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Messages and Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Quick Reference Guide 100
Index 102
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1. Installation
1. Installation
Unpacking Checklist
If any are missing,
contact your dealer
or retailer.
Before setting up, make
sure you have all of the
following items.
Points to keep in mind when setting up
Do not place the
machine in direct
sunlight.
Do not place the
machine near
heaters or air
conditioners.
Keep dust away from
the machine. Keep the area around the
machine clear.
About condensation
If the machine is moved from a cold to a warm place, it is possible that condensation
may form on the scanning glass, preventing proper scanning of documents for
transmission. To remove the condensation, turn on the power and wait
approximately two hours before using the machine.
Paper tray
extension Rapid key
labels
Original
document
support
Handset Handset
lead Imaging film
(initial starter
roll)
Telephone
line cord
Operation
manual
Gears (4)
Imaging film
cartridge
Adapter
(for
Australia)
Adapter
(for New
Zealand)
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A Look at the Operation Panel
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VOLUME keys
Press these keys to adjust the
volume of the speaker when the
SPEAKER key has been pressed,
or the volume of the ringer at all
other times.
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
during number/name storing
procedures.
SPEED DIAL key
Press this key to dial a 2-digit
Speed Dial number.
REDIAL key
Press this key to automatically
redial the last number dialled.
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 and contrast before
sending or copying a document.
A Look at the Operation Panel
JKL
SPEED
DIAL
REDIAL
SPEAKER
HOLD/
SEARCH
STOP
COPY/HELP
START / MEMORY
VOLUME
DOWN UP
RECEPTION
MODE
RESOLUTION FUNCTION
TEL FAX
A.M.
ABC
2
1
DEF
3
WXYZ
9
GHI
45
MNO
6
PQRS
7
TUV
8
0
12345 6 7
910 11 12 13 14 15
TEL/FAX
8
08/POLL07060504
03
0201
FACE DOWN
(MAX 10 SHEETS)
1
6
2
3
4
5
9
8
7
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A Look at the Operation Panel
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1. Installation
HOLD/SEARCH key
Press this key to search for an
automatic dialling number, or,
during a phone conversation, press
this key to put the other party on
hold.
SPEAKER key
Press this key to hear the line and
fax tones through the speaker
before sending a document, or
dialling a voice number.
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 or voice number automatically.
(Note that you must attach the
Rapid Key labels.)
STOP key
Press this key to cancel operations
before they are completed.
START/MEMORY key
Press this key to send or receive a
document, or to scan a document
into memory before sending it.
COPY/HELP key
When a document is in the feeder,
press this key to make a copy. At
any other time, press this key to
print out the Help List, a quick
reference guide to the operation of
your fax.
15
14
13
12
11
10
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Connections
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Connections
Make sure the handset cord
goes into the socket marked
with a handset symbol on
the side of the machine!
Use the handset to make ordinary
phone calls, or to transmit and
receive documents manually.
Power lead
Plug the power lead into a 230-240 V,
50 Hz, earthed (3-prong) AC outlet.
Caution:
When disconnecting the fax, unplug
the telephone line cord before
unplugging the power lead.
Caution:
The mains outlet (socket outlet)
should be installed near the
equipment and be easily accessable.
The machine does not have
a power on/off switch, so
the power is turned on and
off by simply plugging or
unplugging the power lead.
Note: If your area experiences a high
incidence of lightning or power
surges, we recommend that you
install surge protectors for the power
and telephone lines. Surge protectors
can be purchased at most telephone
specialty stores.
Handset
Connect the handset as shown and
place it on the handset rest.
♦The ends of the handset lead are
identical, so they will go into either
socket.
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Connections
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1. Installation
Moving your fax and
reconnecting
Should it be necessary to move your
fax to a new location, first disconnect
the telephone line cord before
disconnecting the power lead. When
reconnecting, it is necessary to
connect the power lead before
connecting the telephone line cord.
Telephone line cord
Insert one end of the telephone line
cord into the adapter. Insert the other
end of the line cord into the socket on
the back of the fax marked TEL.
LINE. Plug the adapter into the
telephone socket on the wall.
Comments:
♦Your fax is set for tone dialling. If
you are on a pulse only dial line,
you must set the fax for pulse
dialling by changing Option Setting
7. This procedure is described in
Chapter 8, Option Settings.
♦If you intend to use a computer fax
modem on the same phone line,
you must reset Option Setting 12
(Fax Signal Receive) to NO in
order to prevent transmission and
reception errors. This procedure is
described in Chapter 8, Option
Settings.
Be sure to insert the telephone
line cord into the TEL. LINE
socket. Do not insert it into the
TEL. SET socket.
TEL.
SET
TEL.
LINE
For New Zealand
For Australia
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Connections
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Trays
Attach the paper tray extension.
♦Pull the paper release plate
forward. Insert the paper tray
extension horizontally into the
notches in the paper tray. Rotate
the paper tray extension up until it
snaps into place.
Note: The original document support
has a top side and a bottom side. If
you cannot insert the tabs on the
support into the holes, turn the
support over.
Attach the original document support.
Extension phone (optional)
If desired, you can connect an
extension phone to the TEL. SET
socket on the fax.
♦To connect an answering machine
to your fax, see Chapter 6,
Answering Machine Connection.
1Remove the seal covering the TEL.
SET socket.
2Connect the extension phone line
to the TEL. SET socket.
TEL.
SETTEL.
LINE
Important:
In New Zealand, not all standard
telephones and answering machines
will respond to incoming ringing when
connected to the extension socket of
the equipment.
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Loading the Imaging Film
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1. Installation
Loading the Imaging Film
Your fax uses a roll of imaging film to create printed text and images. The print head
in the fax applies heat to the imaging film to transfer ink to the paper. Follow the
steps below to load or replace the film.
Note: If there is paper in the paper
tray, pull the paper release plate
forward and remove the paper before
loading the imaging film.
When replacing the film, use a roll of
Sharp FO-3CR imaging film. One roll
can print about 95 A4 pages.
The initial starter roll of imaging film
included with your fax can print about
30 A4 pages.
1Open the operation panel by
grasping the finger hold and pulling
up.
2Pull the green release on the right
side of the machine forward, and
open the print compartment cover.
If you are installing the imaging film
for the first time, go to Step 6.
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Loading the Imaging Film
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6Remove the new roll of imaging film
from its packaging.
•Do not yet remove the band that
holds the rolls together.
7Insert the large gear into the green
end of the empty spool. Make sure
the two protrusions on the large
gear fit firmly into the slots in the
end of the spool.
Insert the remaining three gears
into the spools, making sure the
protrusion on each gear fits firmly
into one of the slots in the end of
each spool.
•If needed, pull the spools apart
slightly to allow the gears to fit (the
band will stretch).
Slot Protrusion
Large gear
4Remove the used film from the
cartridge.
5Remove the four green gears from
the used film.
DO NOT DISCARD THE FOUR
GREEN GEARS!
3Remove the imaging film cartridge
from the print compartment (grasp
the handle at the front of the
cartridge) and turn it over.
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Loading the Imaging Film
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1. Installation
11 Rotate the large gear toward you
until the film is taut.
12 Close the print compartment cover
(press down on both sides to make
sure it clicks into place), and then
close the operation panel.
Click!
9Cut the band that holds the two
spools together. Unroll the film
slightly and insert the small gears
into their holders.
10 Turn the cartridge over, grasp the
handle, and insert the cartridge into
the print compartment.
8Insert the large gear into the large
holder on the imaging film cartridge
(make sure it clicks into place), and
then insert the small gear on the
other end of the spool into its
holder.
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Loading the Imaging Film
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When to replace the imaging
film
Replace the imaging film when the
display shows:
Use the following imaging film, which
is available from your dealer or
retailer:
Sharp FO-3CR Imaging Film
FILM END
13 Load paper in the paper tray and
then press the following keys to
initialize the film.
Note: Paper must be loaded before
the film can be initialized. To load
paper, see the following section,
Loading Printing Paper.
6
INITIALIZE FILM
START/MEMORY
FUNCTION
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