MFX-1300/1700 Plain-paper digital Fax/Copier/Printer Operating Instructions Welcome Thank you! Thanks for selecting a Muratec fax machine for your business. Before you begin, please note that before your fax can be used and before you can turn on power to the unit for the first time, there are important precautions to take. Please see page 1.5 for more information. Trademarks Muratec, the Muratec logo and all Muratec fax product names contained herein are trademarks of Muratec America, Inc. ENERGY STA R is a registered mark of the United St ates Environmental Protection Agency. Copyright Copyright ' 2002 by Muratec America, Inc, A l r g ts reserved. l ih As an Energy Strfi partner, Muratec America, Inc., has determined a that this product meets the Energy St guidelines for energy effar i ciency. Energy saving Your machine can save the energy with its Energy Saving Mode. In the Energy Saving Mode the printer will not use its fusing lamp and Energy Save Mode will be displayed on the LCD. If your machine receives a fax message or if any key is pressed your machine will automatically wake up. The time for the machine to enter the Energy saving mode can be selected from 1 to 240 minutes. For details, see page 1.19. Super G3 is an extension of Group 3 fax technology standards, allowing the use of high-speed ITU- V.34 modems for 33.6 Kbps T transmission and high-speed protocols for rapid handshaking. JBIG Joint Bi-level Image experts Group, the new ITU- s T tandard image data compression method. As JBIG compresses the data more e fficiently than M M R, i i e p c a l e t s s e i l y ffective when transmitting hl a ftone (grayscale) image document. Note: Super G3 and JBIG are available only for MFX-1700. This manual and any updates to it can be found online at w w w.muratec.com Go to the Products section of this site, then click on MFX-1300/1700 Before using your Muratec fax machine Where to set up your fax machine Follow these guidelines when setting up your fax machine: Clean Dust buildup can damage your fax. Periodically clean your fax machine as described in the operating instruct o s Do not use a dust cover,which can cause in. damaging overheating. Away from direct sunlight To avoid overheating, set up your fax machine away from direct sunlight or a heater. Near a phone jack Level, and vibration-free To avoid damage to the machine or injuries, set the fax machine up in a level, vibration-free location. Your fax machine uses a standard (modular) telephone jack, also known as an RJ- . 11 Space around the fax machine Avoid extreme high / low temperature 50 - 89.6 F (10 - 32 C) Use your fax machine within the temperature range of 50" F to 89.6" F (10" C to 32" C). To ensure proper ventilation and easy operation, set up the machine in an area that meets the minimum requirements for clearance as illustrated below. 60 cm (23.6 inches) Away from a television or radio Many appliances and office equipment, including televisions, radios, copy machines, air conditioners and computers, can generate electronic noise that can interfere with the operation of your fax machine. 25 cm (9.8 inches) 15 cm (5.9 inches) 40 cm (15.7 inches) 40 cm (15.7 inches) Power requirements Plug in the power cord Plug the power cord carefully and completely into a wall outlet. Do not leave any portion of the electrical cord s metal plugs exposed. Doing so could cause a fire and poses a risk of electrical shock. General Precautions Never disassemble your fax machine! Disassembling your fax machine can cause serious injury to you and damage to your fax. If service is required, call your authorized Muratec dealer. Do not share an extension cord connector with other plugs It can cause electrical shock. Keep away from liquids Keep liquids and metal pins or other objects away from your fax machine. If something falls into the fax machine, remove the plug from the outlet, and call your authorized Muratec dealer. Do not share an outlet with a large appliance High-consumption appliances such as a refrigerator or air conditioner can cause draw-downs which could damage your fax machine. Never handle your fax machine or power cord with wet hands Never touch your fax machine or power cord if your hands are wet. 120 AC 120V VA C outlet During electrical storms, disconnect the plug from the outlet Electrical storms can cause electrical shock or damage to the fax machine. Use a standard three-pronged 120 V electrical outlet to power your fax machine. Using any other electrical outlet will cause damage to your fax. For domestic use only Never use your fax machine outside the country in which you purchased it. Doing so may violate telecommunication and safety regulations of that country, and variations in electrical and telephone standards can cause poor performance and damage to your fax. Do not put furniture or equipment on the power cord Do not put anything on or over the electrical power cord, and do not route the power cord under rugs or carpets. Doing so can damage the power cord or fax, and can cause fire or electrical shock. Storing and handling toner and drum cartridges To avoid damage to your fax machine and to assure the best performance possible, follow these guidelines when storing and handling toner and drum cartridges: Store the cartridge Store the cartridge at a constant temperature within a range of 32" F to 95" F (0" C to 35" C). To avoid dew do not store cartridges in locations subject to extreme fluctuation of temperature and humidity. Avoid temperature fluctuations Sudden changes in temperature can cause damaging condensation to form inside your fax machine. Do not stand the cartridge on its end and do not store it upside down. Do not open the protective bag of the cartridge until you are ready to install the cartridge. Allow clearance around the outlet Don t stack boxes or furniture around the outlet. Do not store cartridges in areas of: Direct sunlight Dusty conditions Near floppy disks or other computer media, computer screens, or any other materials sensitive to magnetic fields. DO NOT BURN TONER CARTRIDGES! Use caution when carrying the fax Lft and carry the fax machine as described in your i operating instructions. Some fax machines require two people to safely and properly carry. The toner powder is extremely flammable. Exposure to flame can cause toner cartridges to burn or explode, causing serious injury. Be careful not to get the toner powder in your eyes. If the toner powder gets in your eyes, wash your eyes well and see a doctor. Use supplies manufactured specifically for Muratec fax machines Using toner cartridges and other supplies that are not manufactured specifically for Muratec machines may a ffect the operation of your unit. Keep cartridges away from water or oil. Do not expose cartridges to direct sunlight. Do not expose the cartridges to static or other electrical shock. This page intentionally blank. W elcome to your Muratec fax machine! These instructions are divided into the following sections. Getting started ( page 1.1) describes how to set up your machine, operating tips and some important settings that you should perform before you use your machine. Basic operations ( page 2.1) describes the basic operations of the transmission, reception and copying. Advanced features ( page 3.1) describes the convenient features of your machine. Changing the default settings ( page 4.1) describes how to change the settings of your machine. Finally, Just in case ( page 5.1) helps you if you ever have a problem with your machine. It also tells you how to give your machine the kind of easy, sensible care that should keep troubles to a minimum. Thanks for choosing Muratec. Find your serial number and write it down Please note that your machine s s r a eil number is located on the bar code label as shown on the drawing at right. Use the blank at the bottom of this column to copy this down before you set up your machine. Bar code label Close up, the bar code label looks something like this, but with a different set of numbers: Please copy down your machine s serial number below for future reference, and note the machine s model number: My machine s serial number: ______________________________________ My machine s model number: Muratec MFX-1300 Muratec MFX-1700 Table of Contents Getting started Packaging contents .............................................1.1 Parts of your machine ............................................1.1 Control Panel Overview ..........................................1.3 Setting up .....................................................1.5 Pick an installation spot ........................................1.5 Power tips ..................................................1.5 Unlocking the mirror carriage ...................................1.5 Is n talling the printing supplies ...................................1.6 Atach the paper-handling pats .................................1.7 t r Plug in and power up ..........................................1.7 Turning off the transport mode ..................................1.8 Adjust the monitor speaker s volume .............................1.8 Loading paper ...............................................1.8 Operating tips .................................................1.11 Changing modes ............................................1.11 Turning off the power .........................................1.11 How to operate the machine ...................................1.11 Entering characters ..........................................1.12 Searching the functions using the cursor key ......................1.13 Function table .................................................1.14 EasyStr ( n t a s t i g ) ........................................1.18 at Iiil etns Getting started ..............................................1.18 Clearing stored settings .......................................1.18 Entering initial settings ........................................1.18 Basic Operations Sending faxes ..................................................2.1 Guidelines ..................................................2.1 Memory transmission .........................................2.3 Memory overflow message .....................................2.3 Quick memory transmission ....................................2.3 Real time transmission (Non-memory transmission) .................2.3 Sending a fax using the ADF .....................................2.4 Sending a fax using the FBS glass ................................2.5 Sending a fax using MONITO R/ CALL key or a handset ..................2.6 Redialing ...................................................2.6 Reviewing or canceling commands ...............................2.7 Printing a delayed command list .................................2.8 Printing a stored document .....................................2.8 View the result of fax transaction .................................2.9 Receiving faxes ...............................................2.10 Answering calls manually .....................................2.10 Reception modes ............................................2.10 How to select the fax reception mode: ...........................2.11 I t e paper runs out while fax reception ..........................2.11 fh Making copies .................................................2.12 Your machine s copier features .................................2.12 Basic copy procedure ........................................2.12 Single copy ................................................2.12 St acking multiple copies ......................................2.13 Sorting multiple copies (using ADF) ..............................2.13 Enlarged or reduced copies ...................................2.13 Using the bypass tray ........................................2.14 Memory overflow message ....................................2.15 I t e paper runs out while copying ..............................2.15 fh Making copy settings .........................................2.15 Special copy function .........................................2.17 Copy protection .............................................2.18 Using your fax machine as a phone ................................2.19 Dialing a telephone number ...................................2.19 On-hook dialing .............................................2.19 Redial .....................................................2.19 Changing the dialing type .....................................2.19 Call request ................................................2.20 Dialing in the event of a power failure ............................2.20 Ataching an optional handset ..................................2.20 t Ataching a second phone .....................................2.20 t Advanced Features Autodialer .....................................................3.1 Autodialer basics 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