Sharp UX-108 User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
FACSIMILE
MODEL
UX-108
UX-178
UX-188
1. Installation
2. Sending Documents
3. Receiving Documents
4. Making Copies
5. Making Telephone Calls
6. Answering Machine Hookup
7. Special Functions
8. Option Settings
9. Printing Reports and Lists
10. Maintenance
11. Troubleshooting

FCC-1
CHANGED 12/11 CHANGED 93.2.25
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.
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 __________________________________________________
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 interfer-
ence 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 interfer-
ence 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."

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Introduction
Welcome, and thank you for
choosing a Sharp facsimile!
The features and specifications
of your new Sharp fax are
shown below.
Automatic dialing Rapid Key Dialing: 10 numbers
Speed Dialing: 20 numbers
Fax paper Initial starter roll (included with fax machine):
49 ft. (10 m) roll
Recommended replacement roll:
FO-40PRw 164 ft. (50 m) roll
Automatic document
feeder
10 sheets max.
Paper cutting method UX-108: Tear off by hand
UX-178/188: Automatic cutter
Modem speed 9600 bps with automatic fallback to 7200, 4800,
or 2400 bps
Transmission time* Approx. 15 seconds (Sharp special mode)
Display 16-digit LCD display
Reception modes Auto/Manual/Answering machine (for connect-
ing answering machine)
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)
Recording system Thermal recording
Halftone (grayscale) 64 levels
* 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).

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Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network
Compatibility ITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode
Configuration Half-duplex, desktop transceiver
Compression scheme MH, MR, Sharp
Scanning method Sheet-feeder CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
Effective recording width 8.3 " (210 mm) max.
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 width 8.3" (210 mm) max.
Contrast control Automatic/Dark selectable
Copy function Standard
Telephone function Standard (cannot be used if power fails)
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Operating temperature 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C)
Humidity Maximum: 85 %
Power consumption Stand-by: 6.0 W
Maximum: 100 W
Dimensions Width: 12.1" (308 mm)
Depth: 10.4" (256 mm)
Height: 5.4" (138 mm)
Weight UX-108: Approx. 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg)
UX-178/UX-188: Approx. 5.7 lbs. (2.6 kg)
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.

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Important safety information
•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 120 V, 60 Hz, grounded (3-prong)
outlet. Connecting it to any other kind of outlet will damage the machine and
invalidate the warranty.
•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 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.
•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 repre-
sentative.
•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.

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•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 fax machine is not compatible with digital telephone systems.

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Table of Contents
1 Installation 1
Unpacking Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A Look at the Operation Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Original Document Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Loading the Fax Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Entering Your Name and Fax Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting the Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2 Sending Documents 22
Transmittable Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Loading the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Resolution and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3 Receiving Documents 39
Using FAX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using TEL Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4 Making Copies 42
5 Making Telephone Calls 43
6 Answering Machine Hookup 45
Connecting an Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Activating the Answering Machine Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

7 Special Functions 48
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Distinctive Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Timer Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8 Option Settings 62
9 Printing Reports and Lists 68
10 Maintenance 72
11 Troubleshooting 74
Problems and Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Messages and Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Ordering parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
FCC Regulatory Information 84
Index 89

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Chapter
1 Installation
Unpacking Checklist
1. Installation
Before setting up,
make sure you have
all of the following
items.
If any are missing,
contact your dealer
or retailer.
Handset
Handset
cord Telephone
line cord
Fax paper
(sample roll)
Rapid key
labels
Operation
manual
Quick reference
guide
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A Look at the Operation Panel
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TEL FAX
RECEPTION
MODE
RESOLUTIONFUNCTION
DOWN VOLUME UP
A.M.
SPEED DIAL
REDIAL
SPEAKER
01 02
03 04
05 06
07 08
09 10/POLL
15
7
ABC DEF
JKL MNO
GHI
TUV WXYZ
PQRS
START
STOP
COPY/HELP
HOLD/SEARCH
Display
This displays various messages during operation and programming.
PANEL RELEASE
Pull this release toward you to open the operation panel.
RECEPTION MODE key
Press this key to select the reception mode. An arrow in the display will point
to the currently selected reception mode.
FUNCTION key
Press this key to select various special functions.
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3
4
A Look at the Operation Panel
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RESOLUTION key
Press this key to adjust the resolution and contrast before sending or copying
a document.
VOLUME keys
Press these keys to adjust the volume of the handset when the handset is
lifted, the volume of the speaker when the SPEAKER key has been pressed,
or the volume of the ringer at all other times.
STOP key
Press this key to stop operations before they are completed.
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 dialed.
SPEAKER key
Press this key to hear the line and fax tones through the speaker when sending
a document.
Note: This is not a speakerphone. You must pick up the handset to talk with
the other party.
HOLD/SEARCH key
Press this key to search for an automatic dialing number, or, during a phone
conversation, press this key to put the other party on hold.
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.)
START key
Press this key to send or receive a document.
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.
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1. Installation
A Look at the Operation Panel
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Connections
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.
Connections
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Handset
Connect the handset as shown and place it on the handset rest.
♦The ends of the handset cord are identical, so they will go into either
jack.
Make sure the
handset cord goes
into the unmarked
jack on the side of
the machine!
Use the handset to
make ordinary phone
calls, or to transmit
and receive
documents manually.
1. Installation
Connections
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Power cord
Plug the power cord into a 120 V, 60 Hz, grounded (3-prong) AC outlet.
Caution!
Do not plug the power cord into any other kind of outlet. This will damage
the machine and is not covered under the warranty.
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 cord.
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.
Connections
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Telephone line cord
Insert one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL. LINE jack. Insert the
other end into a standard (RJ11C) single-line telephone wall jack.
Be sure to insert the
telephone line cord into
the TEL. LINE jack.
Do not insert it into the
TEL. SET jack!
Comments:
•
••
•Your fax is set for touch-tone dialing. If you are on a pulse dial (rotary) line,
you must set the fax for pulse dialing by changing Option Setting 8. 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".
TEL.
SET
TEL.
LINE
1. Installation
Connections
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Extension phone (optional)
If desired, you can connect an extension phone to the TEL. SET jack on the
fax.
♦To connect an answering machine to the fax, see Chapter 6, "Answering
Machine Hookup".
1Remove the seal covering the TEL. SET
jack.
2Connect the extension phone line to the
TEL. SET jack.
TEL.
SET
TEL.
LINE
Connections
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Original Document Support
Rotate the original document support so that it points straight out.
Loading the Fax Paper
Your fax machine prints
incoming faxes on a
special kind of paper
called thermal paper.
The fax’s print head
creates text and images
by applying heat to the
thermal paper.
Note: The power must be on (plug in the power cord) when loading fax
paper in the fax machine.
1Pull the release marked PANEL RELEASE toward you and open the
operation panel.
1. Installation
Loading the Fax Paper
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2Remove the packing paper from the paper compartment.
YES
NO!
3UX-108 only: Make sure the ends of the guide wire are inserted in the
holes. (If the guide wire is not inseted correctly, out-of-paper detection will
not be possible.)
Remove cardboard
and tape
Remove the tape
4Unwrap the roll of fax paper and place it in the compartment.
•
••
•Important: The roll must be placed so that the leading edge of the paper
unrolls as shown. (The paper is only coated on one side for printing. If
the roll is placed backwards, the paper will come out blank after printing.)
Loading the Fax Paper
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5Insert the leading edge of the paper into the paper inlet. Continue to push
the paper through the inlet until it comes out of the opening in the front of
the fax.
Paper inlet
The paper will reappear
here. Make sure it is aligned
between the arrows on
each side of the guide, and
then passes under the plate
and out the front of the fax.
6Close the operation panel, making sure it clicks into place.
Click!
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2
Press here to close
1. Installation
Loading the Fax Paper
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7UX-108: A short length of the fax paper will feed out. Grasp the paper by
the edge and pull upward to tear it off.
UX-178/UX-188: A short length of the fax paper will feed out and be cut
off. (If this doesn’t happen, repeat the loading procedure.)
Note: The UX-178/UX-188 has a built-in anti-curl mechanism that will
help to reduce paper curling problems. The anti-curl mechanism is more
effective at the beginning of the paper roll and less effective towards the
end.
Replacing the fax paper
When the paper runs out, OUT OF PAPER will appear in the display.
Reception and copying will no longer be possible. To replace the paper, first
take out the old roll, then load the new roll as described above.
To assure a long life for your fax and obtain the best reproduction quality, we
recommend that you use the following Sharp fax (thermal) paper which is
available from your dealer or retailer:
FO-40PRw THERMAL PAPER (163.8 ft. roll)
♦The use of any other paper may result in poor copy quality and excessive
build-up of residue on the head.
Handling fax paper
Do not unpack the paper until you are ready to use it. It may become
discolored if:
♦It is stored at high humidity or high temperature.
♦It is exposed to direct sunlight.
♦It comes in contact with glue, thinner, or a freshly copied blueprint.
♦A rubber eraser or adhesive tape is used on it, or it is scratched.
Loading the Fax Paper
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