Sharp UX-B700 User manual

UX-B700 FACSIMILE
MODEL
UX-B700
OPERATION MANUAL
FACSIMILE
1. Installation
2. Sending Faxes
3. Receiving Faxes
4. Making Copies
5. Answering Machine Connection
6. Special Functions
7. Printing Lists
8. Maintenance
9. Troubleshooting

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 STA R partner, SHARP has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STA R guidelines
for energy efficiency.
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Introduction
*When Ink Save mode is enabled.
**Based on Sharp Standard No. 1 Chart at standard resolution, excluding time for protocol
signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only).
Automatic dialing Rapid Key Dialing: 18 numbers
Speed Dialing: 81 numbers
Print cartridge Initial cartridge
Approx. yield 300 letter pages at 4% coverage*
Replacement cartridge: SHARP UX-C70B
Approx. yield 600 letter pages at 4% coverage*
Memory size** 1.8 MB (approx. 100 average pages)
Modem speed 14,400 bps with auto fallback to lower speeds.
Transmission time** Approx. 6 seconds (only when ECM is on)
Scanning Resolution Horizontal: 203 lines/inch (8 lines/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)
Print resolution 600 ×600 dpi
Automatic document
feeder
Letter/A4: 20 pages max. (20-lb. paper)
Legal: 5 pages max.
Recording system Thermal inkjet
Halftone (grayscale) 64 levels
Compression scheme MR, MH, MMR
Welcome, and thank you for
choosing a SHARP inkjet
fax machine! The features
and specifications of your
inkjet fax are shown below..
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Paper tray capacity Letter: Approx. 200 sheets (20-lb. copier paper at
room temperature; maximum stack height should
not be higher than the line on the tray)
Legal: 100 sheets
Recommended paper weight: 20-lb. Copy Bond
Compatibility ITU-T (CCITT) G3 mode
Input document size Automatic feeding:
Width: 5.8 to 8.5" (148 to 216 mm)
Length (20 pages): 5.5 to 11" (140 to 279 mm)
Length (5 pages): 5.5 to 14" (140 to 356 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.
Effective printing width 8.0" (203 mm) max.
Contrast control Automatic/Dark selectable
Reception modes TEL/FAX/AM
Copy function Single/Multi/Sort (99 copies/page)
Telephone function Yes (cannot be used if power fails)
Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network
Display 16-digit LCD display
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Operating temperature 60 - 90°F (15 - 32°C)
Humidity 25 - 80% RH
Power consumption Standby: 5.0 W
Maximum: 30 W
Dimensions (without
attachments)
Width: 14.6" (372 mm)
Depth: 10.2" (259 mm)
Height: 8.0" (203 mm)
Weight (without
attachments)
Approx. 11 lbs. (5.0 kg)
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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.
Important:
This fax 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.
The fax machine is not compatible with digital telephone systems.
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.
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.
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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.
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Table of Contents
A Look at the Operation Panel 7
1. Installation 9
Unpacking Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Loading Printing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing the Print Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the Telephone Line Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Entering Your Name and Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting the Reception Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2. Sending Faxes 33
Transmittable Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Loading the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Batch Page Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Sending a Fax From Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3. Receiving Faxes 57
Using FAX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using TEL Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Optional Reception Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Substitute Reception to Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4. Making Copies 64
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Table of Contents
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5. Answering Machine Connection 66
Connecting an Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Using the Answering Machine Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Optional A.M. Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6. Special Functions 72
Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Polling (Requesting a Fax Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
7. Printing Lists 85
8. Maintenance 90
Cleaning the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
9. Troubleshooting 98
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Messages and Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Ordering Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
FCC Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Quick Reference Guide 114
Guía de referencia rápida 115
Index 116
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Display
This displays messages and prompts to help you operate the machine.
FUNCTION key
Press this key followed by the arrow keys to select special functions and
settings.
RESOLUTION / RECEPTION MODE key
When a document is in the feeder, press this key to adjust the resolution for
faxing or copying. At any other time, press this key to select the reception
mode (an arrow in the display will point to the currently selected reception
mode).
Rapid Dial Keys
Press one of these keys to dial a fax number automatically.
Number keys
Use these keys to dial numbers, and enter numbers and letters when storing
auto-dial numbers.
SPEED DIAL key
Press this key to dial a fax or voice number using an abbreviated 2-digit
Speed Dial number.
A Look at the Operation Panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
DEF
AM
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
TEL FAX
MNO
WXYZ
ABC
JKL
TUV
GHI
01 02 03 04 05 06
07 08 09 10 11 12
13 14 15 16/POLL 17/G1 18/G2
PQRS
RESOLUTION /
HOLD
SPEED DIAL
FUNCTION
COPY/HELP
STOP
REDIAL
ZA
UP
PLAIN PAPER INKJET FAX
DOWN
START/
MEMORY
SPEAKER
RECEPTION MODE
13 4
5710 912
11
8
6
2
13
PANEL RELEASE
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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.
HOLD key
Press this key to put the other party on hold during a phone conversation.
When this is done, they cannot hear you. You can put the handset back in the
cradle without breaking the connection. When you are ready to speak with the
other party again, pick up the handset. If you did not put the handset back in
the cradle, press the HOLD key again to resume conversation.
PANEL RELEASE
Grasp here and pull up to open the operation panel.
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.
STOP key
Press this key to cancel an operation before it is completed.
START/MEMORY key
Press this key after dialing to begin fax transmission. Press this key before
dialing to send a fax through memory. The key can also be pressed in the date
and time display to show the percentage of memory currently used.
Arrow keys
Use these keys to scroll through and select settings, and to search for auto-
dial numbers.
11
10
9
8
7
12
13
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