Sharp UX-CC500 User manual

MODEL
UX-CC500
FACSIMILE
OPERATION MANUAL
1. Installation
2. Using the Cordless Handset
3. Using the Answering System
4. Sending Faxes
5. Receiving Faxes
6. Making Copies
7. Special Functions
8. Printing Lists
9. Maintenance
10. Troubleshooting
UX-CC500 FACSIMILE
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For your convenience,Genuine Sharp Supplies,Accessories,and
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2002 Sharp Electronics Corporation
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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products. We
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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 beentestedand 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Fax machine
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for at uncontrolled
equipment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance at least 20cm
between the radiator and persons body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs)
and must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter.
Cordless handset
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested andmeets FCC RF exposure gudelines
when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a
minimum of 1.5cm from the body.
Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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 STARpartner, SHARP has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STARguidelines for energy efficiency.
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Introduction
Fax machine and general specifications.
*Based on Sharp Standard No. 1 Chart at standard resolution in Sharp special mode,
excluding time for protocol signals (i.e., ITU-T phase C time only).
Automatic dialing Common book: 40 numbers
Private book: 5 numbers (each cordless
handset has 1 private book)
Imaging film Initial starter roll (included with machine):
32 ft. (10 m) (approx. 30 letter-size pages)
Replacement roll (not included):
UX-5CR 164 ft. (50 m) (one roll yields
approx. 150 letter-size pages)
Memory size* 448 KB (approx. 24 average pages with no
voice messages recorded, or 20 minutes of
voice messages (including OGMs) with no
faxes in memory)
Modem speed 14,400 bps with automatic fallback to lower
speeds.
Transmission time* Approx. 6 seconds (only when ECM is on)
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)
Automatic document feeder 10 pages max. (letter/A4, 20 lb paper)
Recording system Thermal transfer recording
Display 16-digit LCD display
In addition to the cordless handset
that comeswith the fax machine, you
can purchase up to three accessory
cordless handsets. The cordless
handsets can be used as an
intercom system, and each cordless
handset has its own personal box in
the answering system.
Welcome, and thank
you for choosing a
SHARP UX-CC Series
fax machine and
cordless handset!
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Halftone (grayscale) 64 levels
Compression scheme MR, MH, MMR
Applicable telephone line Public switched telephone network
Paper tray capacity Letter: Approx. 50 sheets (20-lb. copier paper
at room temperature; maximum stack height
should not be higher than the line on the tray)
Legal: 5 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: 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.
Effective printing width 8.3" (210 mm) max.
Contrast control Automatic/Dark selectable
Reception modes TEL/FAX/TAD
Copy function Single / Multi (99 copies/page)
Telephone function Yes (cannot be used if power fails)
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Operating temperature 41 - 95°F (5 - 35°C)
Humidity 25 - 85% RH
Power consumption Standby: 4.3 W
Maximum: 100 W
Dimensions (without
attachments) Width: 13.9" (353 mm) Depth: 7.6" (193 mm)
Height: 6.9" (174 mm)
Weight (without
attachments) Approx. 6.2 lbs. (2.8 kg)
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Cordless handset specifications
Frequency 2.4 GHz (2.405 to 2.475 GHz)
Dimensions Width: 1.8" (46 mm)
Depth: 1.7" (42 mm)
Height: 7.1" (180 mm) (not including antenna)
Weight Approx. 0.3 lbs. (115 g) (without battery)
Battery 3.6 V Ni-MH battery; capacity: 850 mAh
Power consumption
Initial charging
Battery life
Battery life in standby
mode
Approx. 1.0 W (in standby mode)
Approx. 10 hours for initial charge
Approx. 4 hours (240 minutes) (at room temp.)
Approx. 3 days with one full charge (at room
temperature)
Battery life (both normal and in standby mode)
may vary depending on usage, range from
base machine, and environmental conditions
such as temperature.
Accessory cordless handset UX-K01 (up to 3 handsets can be added)
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.
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- 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.
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.
Battery
Use only the battery specified in this manual. Use only the provided charger to charge the
battery.
Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Corrosive fluid may leak out and cause injury or
burns to the eyes and skin. The fluid may be toxic if swallowed. In case of contact with eyes,
flush with clean water (do not rub), and seek medical attention immediately.
Do not store or carry the battery with other metal objects such as keys or pins. These may
short the battery and cause it to overheat.
Do not allow the battery to become wet.
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or heat the battery. The battery may explode.
Health care facilities and equipment
Radio frequency energy emitted from the cordless handset equipment may cause medical
equipment to malfunction. Verify that any personal medical equipment you are using is
adequately shielded from external radio frequency energy before using the cordless handset
equipment. Do not use the cordless handset equipment in health care facilities where such
use is prohibited.
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Table of Contents
A Look at the Operation Panel 7
1. Installation 12
Unpacking Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Loading the Imaging Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Loading Printing Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Entering Your Name and Fax Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting the Reception Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Volume Adjustment - Fax Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Volume Adjustment - Cordless Handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2. Using the Cordless Handset 34
Making a Phone Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Receiving a Phone Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Receiving a Fax Using the Cordless Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Storing and Using Auto-Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the Intercom Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Transferring Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3. Using the Answering System 47
Recording an Outgoing Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting a Passcode for a Personal Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Operating the Answering System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Optional Answering System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Transfer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Remote Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4. Sending Faxes 69
Transmittable Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Loading the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Sending a Fax by Normal Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Sending a Fax From Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
5. Receiving Faxes 83
Using FAX Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Using TEL Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Optional Reception Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Substitute Reception to Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
6. Making Copies 89
7. Special Functions 91
Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
8. Printing Lists 99
9. Maintenance 103
Replacing the Cordless Handset Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
10. Troubleshooting 108
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Messages and Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Ordering Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
FCC Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Quick Reference Guide 125
Guía de referencia rápida 127
Index 129
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Display
This displays messages and prompts to help you operate the machine.
INTERCOM key
Press this key to page or locate the cordless handset.
REC/MEMO key
Press this key to record an outgoing message, phone conversation, or memo.
PLAY key
Press this key to play recorded messages.
Left and right arrow keys
Auto-dial numbers: When sending a fax or making a phone call, press these
keys to scroll through your auto-dial numbers, the “REVIEW CALLS”list (only
available if you have Caller ID), and the last number dialed (redial).
FUNCTION key settings: Press the right arrow key after scrolling with the up
and down arrow keys to select a FUNCTION key setting.
Number keys
Use these keys to dial numbers, and enter numbers and letters when storing
auto-dial numbers.
Panel release
Press this release to open the operation panel.
A Look at the Operation Panel
Fax machine
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DELETE
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TAD
FAX
STOP COPY/HELP START/MEMORY
RESOLUTION/
RECEPTION MODE
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STOP key
Press this key to cancel an operation before it is completed.
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.
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.
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).
FUNCTION key
Press this key followed by the arrow keys to select special functions and
settings.
UP and DOWN arrow keys
Enlarge/reduce setting: When making a copy of a document, press these
keys to select an enlarge/reduce setting.
Volume setting: When a document is not in the feeder, press these keys to
change the handset volume when the handset is lifted, the speaker volume
when the SPEAKER key has been pressed, or the ringer volume at any other
time.
FUNCTION key settings: Press these keys after pressing the FUNCTION
key to scroll through the FUNCTION MODE settings.
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.
REPEAT key
Press this key while listening to a message to play it again.
SKIP key
Press this key while listening to a message to skip to the next message.
DELETE key
Press this key to erase recorded messages.
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