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MODEL FO-DC550 OPERATION MANUAL (for facsimile) Page • INSTALLATION 11 • INITIAL SETTINGS 13 • CHOOSING SUITABLE MEDIA 50 • HOW TO USE THE FAX FUNCTION 52 • SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 67 • TROUBLESHOOTING 85 • APPENDIX 92 - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 2
void the user's authority to 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 manual describes how to use the fax function of the machine. Part - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 3
service commission, or corporation commission for more information. 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, including FAX machines, to send any message unless - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 4
uninterrupted service. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, your telephone company may ask you to disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. If you have any questions or problems which cannot be solved by reading this manual, please contact Sharp Electronics - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 5
OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...i QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ...3 LIST OF FAX FUNCTIONS...6 1 INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS 11 ● CONNECTING THE TELEPHONE LINE CORD ...11 FINAL PREPARATIONS 12 ● CONNECTING OTHER DEVICES 12 2 INITIAL SETTINGS PART NAMES 13 A LOOK AT THE FAX OPERATION PANEL ..... 14 ABOUT THE - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 6
FULL WHILE SCANNING AN ORIGINAL 62 CANCELING (DELETING) A STORED FAX JOB...62 RECEIVING FAXES 63 ● USING MACHINES (POLLING SECURITY 77 TIMER OPERATIONS 79 ● CANCELING A TIMER TRANSMISSION JOB..80 ANTI JUNK FAX 81 OPERATION IN COPY, PRINTER, SCANNER, AND FAX MODES 84 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PRINTING - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 7
The following quick reference guide provides brief explanations the operation of the machine. Selecting the transmission mode (p.26) Memory transmission mode MEMORY The indicator lights up when memory transmission mode is selected. Press the [MEMORY] key to change - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 8
the numeric keys and then press the [REDIAL/PAUSE] key. Dial the next part of the number (a Group Key cannot be used). SPEED/ SEARCH Enter the first or number. Search by fax numbers. Select the destination. REDIAL/ PAUSE Redial the last number dialed. Sending a fax Using the RSPF RESOLU- - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 9
is connected to the machine. Faxes will be received automatically. Calling a fax machine and requesting automatic transmission of an original placed in that machine (p.73) Select "POLLING MODE". Dial. * Another fax machine can also call your fax machine and request automatic transmission of - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 10
: RESO. PRIORITY 4 : # OF RINGS (AUTO) 5 : # OF RINGS (MANUAL) Settings (factory default setting appears in bold) When "24 : PRINT HOLD MODE" in "4 : USER PROGRAM" is enabled, this function is used to print received faxes that are held in memory. To print faxes held in memory, the passcode that was - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 11
on received faxes. 1 : ALWAYS PRINTS 2 : ERROR ONLY 3 : NEVER PRINTS 4 : IMAGE MEM. PRINT Enable printing of the original image on transaction reports. 1 : ALWAYS PRINTS 2 : ERROR ONLY 3 : NEVER PRINTS 8 : RECALL TIMES BUSY Set the number of recall attempts that are made when the line is busy. 00 - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 12
in printouts. 1 : MMDDYYYY 2 : DDMMYYYY 3 : YYYYMMDD When this mode is enabled, received faxes are held in the memory of the machine instead of being printed out. To print received faxes, the passcode that was programmed using "25 : PRINT PASSCODE" must be entered. This mode is used to ensure that - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 13
is detected. 00 - 10 (05) Enable fax reception when the answering machine is full and cannot receive messages or otherwise fails. 1 : ON 2 : OFF Perform polling transmission once. Perform polling transmission repeatedly. Poll another fax machine. Sequentially poll multiple fax machines. Page 68 - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 14
or numbers. Note • If you mistakenly select the wrong item, press the [CLEAR] key ( ) and repeat the procedure from step 2. • To cancel a setting for a fax function, press the [MENU] key. 5 Press the [ENTER] key. The setting or information is entered. 6 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [MENU] key - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 15
and how to use it as a copier. Also explains how to install the software that allows the machine to be used as a printer and scanner for your computer. The following information is contained in the operation manual for the machine : OPERATION MANUAL contents CAUTIONS PART NAMES POWER ON AND OFF - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 16
telephone jack, labeled "TEL," on the rear of the machine. ● Connecting an answering machine to the machine allows you to receive both voice and fax messages when you are out. To use this feature, first change the outgoing message of your answering machine, and then set the reception mode of the - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 17
2 Chapter 2 INITIAL SETTINGS PART NAMES 1 2 3 4 RSPF Reversing tray Original guides Exit area Document feeder cover Document feeder tray 5 Bypass tray TEL TEL jack LINE jack LINE 9 1 Document glass 2 Operation panel 3 Front cover 4 Paper tray 5 Bypass tray paper guides 6 7 8 9 10 6 Paper - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 18
receiving fax machines. 5 [RECEPTION MODE] key Press this key to select the mode of reception. 6 [REDIAL/PAUSE] key Press this key to automatically redial the last number you dialed. Also, press this key to insert a pause when entering numbers. 7 Display Shows various messages during fax operation - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 19
] key / Mode indicators Press this key to select the mode. The indicator of the selected mode lights (copy, printer, scanner, fax mode indicators). 19 RSPF indicator This lights up when an original is placed in the RSPF. 20 Error indicator This lights steadily or blinks when a paper misfeed or other - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 20
equipped with a two-line liquid crystal display (LCD) on the operation panel for displaying various messages and settings during operation. This LCD can display up to 20 characters on each line. When the machine is idle, the LCD shows the date, time, reception mode and the stand-by memory available - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 21
VOLUME Adjust the ringing volume of the machine following the procedure below. 1 Press the [MENU] key. 5 Press the [ENTER] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 22
[MENU] key. 6 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [MENU] key to exit. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "17:BEEP LENGTH" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 23
. 6 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [MENU] key to exit. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. 2 Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "19:BEEPER VOLUME" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 24
FAX SETUP HOW TO ENTER CHARACTERS You can enter letters with the DEF 3 d e f 4 GH I 4 g h i 5 JKL5 j k l 6 MNO 6mn o 7 PQRS 7 p q r s 8 TUV8 t u v 9 WX Y Z 9 w x y z 00 ● To enter two characters in succession which require using the same key, press the [ ] key ( ) once after entering the - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 25
as follows. To have your name and fax number printed at the top of every page you fax message you send. Enter your name and fax number here and set the date and time as explained in the following section to have the fax machine include this information automatically at the top of your fax messages - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 26
. 9 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [MENU] key to exit. SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The date and time that appear in the display are printed at the top of each page you transmit. Set the date and time by pressing the keys on the operation panel as shown below. If - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 27
the steps below: 1 Press the [MENU] key. 6 Press the [ENTER] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "23:DATE&TIME FORMAT" appears, and then press the [ENTER - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 28
the steps below: 1 Press the [MENU] key. 6 Press the [ENTER] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "23:DATE&TIME FORMAT" appears, and then press the [ENTER - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 29
end of Daylight Saving Time. The clock will move forward and backward as follows: The first Sunday in April: 2:00 A.M. 3:00 A.M. The last Sunday in October: 2:00 A.M. 1:00 A.M. Note If a transmission is in progress when the clock adjustment time for daylight savings time arrives, the clock will - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 30
Group key (p.72), or timer transmission (p.79), the fax is scanned into memory before transmission. Direct transmission (the MEMORY indicator is off) The fax is sent directly after the destination is dialed and the connection established. The machine memory is not used for direct transmission, and - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 31
on the extension phone. ● A.M. mode: Select this mode when an answering machine is connected to the machine and you want the answering machine to answer all calls. This allows you to receive both voice messages and faxes while you are out. 2 Note If you are using distinctive ringing as - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 32
FOR AUTO RECEPTION You can set the number of rings before the machine answers in AUTO mode following the procedure below. 1 Press the Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 33
and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "5:# OF RINGS (MANUAL)" 5 Press the [ENTER] key. 2 6 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [MENU] key to exit. SELECTING THE RECEPTION PAPER SIZE Set the size of paper to be used to print received faxes. A size setting other than "A4", "8.5x11", or "8.5x14" is - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 34
TRAY SELECTION (when the 250-sheet paper feed unit is installed) Follow the steps below to select the paper tray for received faxes. 1 Press the [MENU] key. 5 Press the [ENTER] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 35
each numeric key, while pulse lines use a series of pulses. Your machine must be set to match the kind of telephone line you are using the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) 2 until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 36
made, a report will print and the document will be cleared from memory. • If a communication error occurs because the memory You can select the number of recall attempts made when the line is busy. If "00" is entered, the machine will not make any recall attempts. 1 Press the [MENU] key. 5 Press - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 37
of recall attempts made when a communication error occurs. If "0" is entered, the machine will not make any recall attempts. 1 Press the [MENU] key. 6 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [MENU] key to exit. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 38
machine will automatically reattempt transmission when a transmission is not successful because the line is busy or a communication error print and the document will be cleared from memory. • If a communication error "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 39
. An interval from 0 to 15 minutes can be selected. If the recall interval is set to 0 minutes, the machine will immediately call again after breaking the connection due to the communication error. 1 Press the [MENU] key. 6 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [MENU] key to exit. 2 Press the [ ] key - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 40
the [MENU] key. 5 Press the [ENTER] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "22:INDEX PRINT" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "22:INDEX - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 41
INITIAL SETTINGS SETTING RESOLUTION PRIORITY For most faxing jobs, you will most likely want to exit. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) 2 until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "3:RESO. - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 42
machine detects a fax tone. However, if you are using a modem on the same line, you must deactivate this function: otherwise the machine ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "15:FAX SIGNAL RCV" - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 43
a PC modem on the same line as your machine, and have not turned off the Fax Signal Receive function, you do not need to ". 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 44
the [MENU] key. Press the [MENU] key to exit. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "13:FAX REMOTE NUMBER" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "13 - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 45
service. When using this feature, you must set the reception mode of your machine to AUTO (See "SELECTING THE RECEPTION MODE" (p.27)). When your designated fax number is dialed, the machine key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 46
16 08 09 17 18 SHIFT to "18"). To program a Speed Dial number, press two numeric keys ("00" to "99") and then press the [ENTER] key. 7 Enter the fax number with the numeric keys. Enter the fax number (maximum of 40 digits including pauses) using the numeric keys. 8 Press the [ENTER] key - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 47
allow time for connection. For example, if you are on a PBX telephone system that requires an access number, such as "9", to be dialed to access an line, you will need to enter a pause between the access number and the fax number of the other party. Pauses are entered by pressing the [REDIAL/PAUSE] - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 48
ENTRY MODE" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "2:ENTRY MODE" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "1:FAX NUMBER" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "1:FAX NUMBER" 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select the type of auto-dial number that you wish to - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 49
function, which is used to transmit an original to a group of fax machines. All Rapid keys can be programmed as Group keys. To program key. Note • One Group Key cannot be stored in another Group Key. • A message will appear if you select a Rapid Key or Speed Dial number that is already stored in - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 50
INITIAL SETTINGS 9 Enter a name for the Group Key with the numeric keys. Enter the name of the group by pressing numeric keys as described in "HOW TO ENTER CHARACTERS" on page 20 (maximum of 20 characters). If you do not want to enter a name, skip this step. To add numbers: The entered name appears. - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 51
To delete all numbers from the Group Key: Select "2:GROUP" and press the [ENTER] key. 7 Enter the numbers that you wish to delete. Enter the fax numbers using any of the following methods: • Press a Rapid Key. • Enter a Speed Dial number with the numeric keys. • Enter a number with the numeric keys - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 52
is a pause at the end of your answering machine message, make sure that the Quiet Detect Time is longer than this pause. • Setting Quiet Detect Time to 00 turns the function off. However, the machine will not be able to receive faxes sent using manual dialing (picking up the receiver, dialing the - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 53
case, however, you can set up the machine to receive both phone and fax messages from callers on touch-tone lines. Follow this procedure: 1. Set the Quiet Detect Time to 00. 2. Alter your phone message to tell callers that they can send a fax by pressing the Remote Reception Number (factory set - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 54
to guide it into the machine. When using the document glass Maximum 14" (356 mm) Note 8-1/2" (216 mm) When you are using the faxing functions of the machine, your originals are, in effect, being scanned through the machine. The area of a original that is scanned by the machine while faxing is - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 55
. ● Ink, glue, and correction fluid on originals must be completely dry before using the originals with the machine. ● Originals that are in some way dangerous to the internal mechanisms of the machine should not be used. ● When faxing, any writing on the originals that is yellow, yellowish-green - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 56
4 Chapter 4 HOW TO USE THE FAX FUNCTION The machine offers a range of sophisticated features that allow you to then gently close the RSPF. 2 Adjust the original guides to the width of your original(s). 4 There are two ways to send the fax: • To scan the original into memory, then dial and transmit, - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 57
START] key ( ). The set original size appears in the display and then scanning begins. Note After the [START] key ( ) is pressed, the set "ORIGINAL SIZE" (p.54)) When faxing from the document glass, if the size of the original is different from the specified size, part of the image may be cut - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 58
[ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] "2:FIXED DOC. SIZE". Note To temporarily change the original size setting when faxing from the document glass, use the "1: DOC. GLASS SIZE" setting. - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 59
. In order to transmit with FINE or SUPER FINE resolution, the receiving fax machine must also have that resolution. If it doesn't, the next best available LINE STATUS SPEAKER 4 CONTRAST The fax automatically controls the contrast, but you can also control it manually. To do this, press the - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 60
page AUTOMATIC COVER SHEET IMPORTANT If the message function is selected, a message is printed. (p.57) Transmission Beep Receiving machine Reception DATE : MAY-11-200X FRI 07:30 PM T O : SERVICE CENTER FAX # : 0333829161 FROM : SHARP FAX # : 0666211221 PAGES : 02PAGES WERE SENT (INCLUDING THIS - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 61
"CONFIDENTIAL", "PLS. DISTRIBUTE", "URGENT", "PLS. CALL BACK", "IMPORTANT". Note If a message is selected when the cover sheet function is not used, the message will be added to the top of the first page of the fax. To add a message to a cover sheet, follow these steps: 1 Press the [COVER SHEET] key - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 62
the two-sided original transmission function is selected. Follow these steps to fax a two-sided original: 1 Place the original(s) in the RSPF. and weight of two-sided originals that can be scanned using the RSPF, see page 50. Tablet If you are faxing a two-sided tablet type original, select "ON - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 63
desired transmission settings, you are ready to dial the number of the receiving fax machine and transmit the original. You can choose from one of the several If the number of the fax you want to reach is not a Rapid key or Speed Dial number, use Direct Keypad Dialing to manually enter it using the - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 64
TX LINE STATUS SPEAKER Dialing with a Speed Dial number and then press the [ENTER] key or [START] key ( ). 3 When you hear the fax reception tone of the other machine, press the [START] key ( ). 01 02 10 11 06 07 15 16 03 04 12 13 08 09 17 18 05 14 SHIFT - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 65
Rapid key or Speed Dial number in which you have stored a particular fax number, you can search for the number by following the steps below: is made. 4 3 Press the [ENTER] key. REDIALING You can send a fax to the number you last dialed, you can redialing it using the following procedure: - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 66
scanned. 1. The memory becomes full and scanning stops. "MEMORY FULL ERROR" appears in the display. 2. To clear the pages that have already been scanned finished and then cancel the stored job. Follow the steps below to cancel (delete) a fax job: 1 Press the [MENU] key. 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 67
receiver on the extension phone or telephone connected to the same line. USING A.M. MODE 4 Select this mode when an answering machine is connected to the machine and you want the answering machine to answer all calls. This allows you to receive both voice messages and faxes when you are out. 63 - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 68
machine has various optional settings for the reception of faxes. TWO-SIDED RECEPTION This function is used to print a received fax 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER PROGRAM" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "4:USER PROGRAM" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 69
larger than the paper loaded in the machine. To ensure that you do not lose any part of the original, you should use the Receive Reduce function, which scales the fax to the printing paper size. Note In some cases the size or resolution of a received fax may not permit reduction. When this happens - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 70
cannot converse. Note You cannot use the [SPEAKER] key for fax transmission/reception while copying is in progress. 2 When the handset is off hook or the [SPEAKER] key is used, press the [START] key ( ). MANUAL MODE 1:SEND, 2:RECEIVE Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 71
held if any of the pages were scanned using fine or superfine resolution. Substitute Reception into Memory This is a back-up function that is automatically activated if your fax runs out of paper, the TD cartridge needs replacement (See the Operation Manual for general information.), or the paper - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 72
times in a row, the machine will exit PRINT HOLD mode. 7 Press the [MENU] key. Press the [MENU] PRINT HOLD MODE first and then follow the Note steps below. The passcode cannot be cleared if PRINT HOLD MODE is enabled. 1 Press the [MENU] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "4:USER - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 73
held in memory cannot be printed during fax transmission or while printing is taking place. Note If a fax is received while print hold faxes are being printed, the fax will be printed without being held. 1 Press the [MENU] key. 2 Make sure the following message appears and then press the [ENTER - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 74
the RSPF. 2 Adjust the original guides to the width of your original. of the original should enter the fax first. Original face up Adjust Enter the number of the receiving machine using one of the following methods: )) 5 Press the [START] key ( ) to scan the page into memory. If you have more than - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 75
and the original is transmitted to each location. beep Your fax machine Recipient A Select broadcast sending memory Fax received Faxes sent beep in order Original is scanned into memory Fax received beep Recipient B Recipient C Fax received 1 Place the original face up and push it gently - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 76
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Broadcasting using a Group key If the fax machines to which you want to broadcast have all been programmed into one Group key, you can perform the broadcasting operation using the following simplified procedure. - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 77
original that is set in that fax machine. You can perform a polling operation at a scheduled time. (See "TIMER OPERATIONS" (p.79)) Polling fax beep Select polling Other fax memory memory polling Fax received sending Original is set Original is scanned into memory Polling is approved Follow - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 78
Select serial polling Polling is approved sending Fax beep received beep Other fax B memory Original is set memory Next fax machine is polled Fax received sending Repeated for the next fax machine Original is scanned into memory Polling is approved Follow these steps to use the serial - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 79
scanned into memory to a fax machine that polls your fax machine. If desired, polling fax machines can be restricted to machines whose fax numbers have been programmed in your machine ("RESTRICTING POLLING MACHINES (POLLING SECURITY)" on page 77). To let other fax machines poll your fax machine - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 80
the steps below. 1 Press the [MENU] key. Deleting originals from polling memory: Follow the steps below to delete originals that have been scanned into polling memory. 1 Press the [MENU] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "7:MEMORY POLL MODE" appears, and then press the [ENTER - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 81
] Polling fax beep Enter the fax number for your fax machine Select polling or serial polling polling Fax is received sending Enter the fax number of fax machines you want to allow to poll your fax machine Fax being polled [Preparation] Entered fax number Permitted fax number numbers - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 82
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Programming/deleting passcode numbers: 1 Press the [MENU] key. 6 Enter the passcode (fax number of the machine to be allowed to poll your machine) with the numeric keys and press the [ENTER] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "2:ENTRY MODE" appears, and then press - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 83
while the original is being scanned, "MEMORY FULL" will appear in the display. • Press the [START] key ( ) to transmit the pages that have been stored up to that point in memory. • Press the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) to cancel the entire transmission. Your fax machine Recipient • Select the recipient - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 84
mode and press the [ENTER] key. The selections are as follows: 1:SEND MODE 2:BROADCAST MODE 3:POLLING MODE 4:SERIAL POLL MODE 9 Enter the fax number of the other machine using one of the following methods: • Press a Rapid key. If you press a Rapid Key, the next step is not necessary. • Enter - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 85
use the following procedure: 1 Press the [MENU] key. 2 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) until "5:ANTI JUNK FAX" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "5:ANTI JUNK FAX" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select "1:ANTI JUNK SELECT" and press the [ENTER] key. Selection "1:ANTI - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 86
"1:SET" and press the [ENTER] key. Selection "1:SET" Note If you enter a two-digit number that already has a fax number stored, "#xx STORED:CHANGE?" will appear. To change the fax number that has been stored under that 2-digit number, press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select "YES", press - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 87
" appears, and then press the [ENTER] key. Selection "5:ANTI JUNK FAX" 3 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select "2:JUNK FAX #" and press the [ENTER] key. Selection "2:JUNK FAX #" 4 Press the [ ] key ( ) or [ ] key ( ) to select "2:CLEAR" and press the [ENTER] key. Selection "2:CLEAR" 5 Press - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 88
performed simultaneously when the machine is being used in printer mode, copy mode, scanner mode, and fax mode. Modes Copy Printer Copying Printing Copy Key entry Yes Yes During copying No No Printer Printing Yes No Scanner During scanning No Yes Fax transmission Key entry During - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 89
6 Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PRINTING OUT REPORTS The machine is capable of printing a range of reports on faxing activities as well as various settings you have made. The reports are described below. 1. TIMER LIST: You can print a list of timer or dual access operations that are currently set. - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 90
TROUBLESHOOTING 5. PASSCODE LIST: You can print a list of your fax information and polling security information. POLL SECURITY SYSTEM # ID # PASSCODE # SENDER'S NAME SENDER'S # FW. STA. NAME FW. STATION # PASSCODE LIST XXXX XXXX 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 01 - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 91
19 20 21 22 23 24 USER PROGRAM LIST DOC. GLASS SIZE FIXED DOC. SIZE RESO. PRIORITY #OF RINGS AUTO RX #OF RINGS MANUAL RX AUTO LISTING PRINT SELECTION ITEM RECALL TIMES (BUSY) RECALL TIMES (LINE ERROR) RECALL INTERVAL (BUSY) RECALL INTERVAL (LINE ERROR) SECURITY SELECTION FAX REMOTE NUMBER REMOTE - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 92
TROUBLESHOOTING ACTIVITY REPORT AUTO LISTING This setting is used to automatically print the Activity Report for transmissions and receptions. The Activity Report will automatically print when information on a total of 50 fax transmissions and receptions accumulates. Once information on 50 - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 93
TROUBLESHOOTING PRINTING TRANSACTION REPORTS The machine can be set to print a transaction report after each transmission, reception, and/or error. The printing condition can be selected separately for three types of transaction reports: "TRANSMISSION LIST", "BROADCAST LIST", and "RECEPTION LIST". - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 94
operator of the transmitting machine to send the fax - again. Received images are distorted. The TD cartridge may be running out of toner. → Replace the TD cartridge. Operation Manual (for general information) Note If your problem cannot be solved by carrying out the instructions in the Check - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 95
". (See the OPERATION MANUAL for general information.) MEMORY FULL The memory is full. LOAD XXX SIZE PAPER INTO TRAY1 The setting for the printing paper size is incorrect. Set it correctly. "8.5x11", "8.5x14", or "A4" will appear in "XXX" in the message. CAN NOT PRINT TD cartridge is empty. TD - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 96
method Public switched telephone network MH, MR, MMR, JBIG Transmission modes Scanning method Super G3, G3 (the machine can only send faxes to and receive faxes from machines that support G3 or Super G3) CCD flatbed scanning Scanning resolution (supports ITU-T standards) 8 x 3.85 lines - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 97
37 - Transmission mode 26 - Setting the tray selection 30 - Your name and fax number 21 H Handles 13 I Index function 36 L Line jack 13 List of fax functions 6 M Memory 67 Message function 57 Messages and signals 91 O Operation panel 13 Optional transmission settings - Cover sheet 56 - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 98
Reports - Group list 85 - Junk fax # list 86 - Passcode list 86 - guides 13 - Reversing tray 13 S Specifications 92 Storing numbers - Group keys 45 - Rapid key dialing 42 - Speed dialing 42 T TEL jack 13 Transmission mode - Direct transmission 26 - Memory transmission 26 Troubleshooting - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 99
59 - Redialing 61 - Speed dialing 59 - Using the [SPEAKER] key 60 Receiving faxes 63 - Manual receiving 66 - Optional reception settings 64 Sending originals - Dialing and transmitting 59 - Manual sending 66 - Optional transmission settings 54 - Setting the original 52 Special functions - Sharp FO-DC550 | FO-DC550 Operation Manual - Facsimile Operations - Page 100
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INSTALLATION
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INITIAL SETTINGS
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CHOOSING SUITABLE
MEDIA
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HOW TO USE THE FAX
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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