Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MFX-2530 Muratec
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Muratec MFX-2530 Operating Instructions.
Find your serial number and write it down Please note that your machine’ s serial num- ber 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 .
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Trademarks Muratec , the Muratec logo and all Muratec product names contained herein are trademarks of Muratec America, Inc. E NERGY S TAR is a registered mark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency . Copyright Copyright © 2001 by Muratec America, Inc, All rights reserved.
i United States of America F ederal Communications Commission ( FCC ) information Ringer Equivalence Number ( REN s ): AC REN , 2.2 B ; DC REN , 0.3. This facsimile machine has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC rules.
ii T his warranty is made by Muratec America, Inc. (hereafter referred to as “Muratec”). This warranty is valid only on Muratec products purchased and used in the United States of America. This warranty applies to the product only while owned and used by the original purchaser (“Customer”).
Laser Safety This is a digital machine which operates by means of a laser . There is no possibility of danger from the laser , provided the machine is operated according to the instruc- tions in this manual.
iv Where to set up your machine F ollow these guidelines when setting up your machine: Away from direct sunlight T o avoid overheating, set up your machine a w ay from direct sunlight or a heater . Level, and vibration-free T o avoid an injury or damage to the machine, set the machine up in a level, vibration-free location.
v P ower 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. Do not share an extension cord connector with other plugs It can cause electrical shock.
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.
Thank you for choosing the Muratec MFX-2530. The Muratec MFX-2530 is a multi-function machine , combining fac- simile and copier features . These instructions are divided into the following sections .
About and symbol and symbols indicate the direction of your document. When the document has a length longer than its width, we use symbol . When the document has a length shorter than its width, we use symbol .
Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Laser Safety . . . . . .
Last copy job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.17 Mixed length copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.18 Duplexed copies . . . .
Programming regular polling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.56 Programming a batch transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.57 Programming an F-Code transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P arts of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.
1.1 Getting started Getting Started Note: Any terms used here that are unclear to you right now will be explained in detail in the coming pages. 1 Control P anel — The keys you use to operate your mac hine . (See pages 1.4–1.5 for more details.) 2 Multi purpose cassette — Where you put the recording paper .
1.2 Getting started 19 T oner bottle cover — Open this to change the toner bottle . 20 RS-232C interface port — Where you plug in the RS-232C cable, when you use the optional RS-232C interface kit.
1.3 Getting started Options 1 P aper cassette (3rd, 4th, 5th) — Each cassette capacity is 550 sheets . 2 Large capacity cassette — Its capacity is 2,700 sheets. 3 Handset — Used for voice communication. 4 Shift tray — Shifts and sorts printed papers in sort copy .
1.4 Getting started 1 CONTRAST — Press to adjust the contrast level. 2 RESOLUTION — In F ax mode: RESOLUTION Press to toggle among the three resolution modes and 256-level grayscale . In Copy mode: DOCUMENT Press to toggle among PHOTO , PHOTO / TEXT and AUT O .
1.5 Getting started 13 One-touch keys — The keys labeled 01-78 offer one-touch dialing conve- nience. Y ou also can use the keys labeled 79-84 for programmable functions: this allows you to teach your machine an advanced multi-step function just once, then recall the function at any time by pressing one of these keys .
1.6 Getting started Changing F ax/Copy mode When you use your machine as a copier , for making copies or setting copy functions , press COPY . As a facsimile, for fax transmission or setting fax functions, press FAX . The LCD shows the machine’ s status, error messages and function menu.
Getting Started F ax standby display 1 Machine’ s status. 2 F ax reception mode. 3 V arious items are displayed according to the operation. When it is shown with double or more lines, it means that you can select more items . Press NEXT to show the more items.
Y our machine has the AC power switch and ENERGY SA VING key as the power switch. AC power switch When you use your machine for the first time, turn on the AC power switch. The markings are international standards: I means on, O means off. It should be alw a ys On.
Recording paper size and capacity Cassette P aper size Capacity Multi purpose cassette Letter , Legal , Ledger , 275 sheets Half-letter , A3 , B4 , A4 , B5 , A5 , A6 , F4 , P ostcard , Custom-sized* 1.
1.10 Getting started 4 Adjust the side guide and the rear guide for the paper by sliding them. Note: Slide the side guide by press- ing the green part. Slide the rear guide by press- ing both sides of it. 5 Close the cassette. Loading the large capacity cassette (Option) 1 Pull the cassette toward you.
1.11 Getting started 2 The machine returns to standby mode. When you set the “Custom” paper , press RESET for standby mode. Setting the paper type When you set transparency films or thick papers in the multi purpose cassette, set the paper type. 1 Press COPY to change to the copy mode, if needed.
1.12 Getting started Y our machine prints incoming faxes and copies with a laser print engine. The engine requires two types of printing supplies (sometimes also called consumables): • The drum cartridge — It yields 74,000 normal letter -sized printouts (see “Specifications, ” page AI .
1.13 Getting started 3 Shake the new drum cartridge hori- zontally . 4 Align the green labels on both ends of the new drum cartridge with the green labels on the rails of the machine and set it to the machine . 5 Grasp the handles and push the drum cartridge into the machine until it clicks .
1.14 Getting started 4 Shake the new toner bottle well and turn it over lengthwise five times. Note: Make sure to carry out the proce- dure above to agitate the toner before installing the toner bottle in case the toner has settled.
1.15 Getting started Some settings give you a chance to enter characters; for TTI, remote fax’s name or others. T o enter letters or other characters , use one-touch keys, numeric keypad or code keys. Using one-touch keys to enter characters Use the one-touch keys to enter letters and other non-numeric characters .
1.16 Getting started 3 T o enter each character , press the key combination listed on the chart. Important: Remember , there are three ways to enter characters: Enter Using Numbers Numeric keypad Lett.
1.17 Getting started EasyStart software is already installed on your Muratec machine . It guides you through the process of entering your machine’ s settings. Remember that the settings you make here can alwa ys be c hanged later . Clearing stored settings Before using EasyStart, clear your machine’ s built-in user data memory .
1.18 Getting started 4 Press [Enter] to save the clock setting and continue EasyStart. 5 The LCD now asks if you want to set the calen- dar/clock to automatically recognize daylight saving time ( DST ). When the setting is On, your machine automati- cally recognizes DST at 2 AM on the appropriate switchover Sundays each year .
1.19 Getting started Acceptable document size The acceptable dimensions as follows: • In the Automatic Document F eeder( ADF ) • On the Flatbed Scanner( FBS ) glass Automatic document feeder ( ADF ) (width × length) Maximum: 11.0 ″ × 17.0 ″ Minimum: 5.
Some guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 Basic procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.
Copy F eatures 2.1 Basic copy Some guidelines Select document type Y ou can select the two document types by pressing DOCUMENT . PHOTO – Select this mode when copying documents contain- ing photographs or drawings with letters . PHOTO / TEXT – Select this mode when copying photographs or drawings .
2.2 Basic copy Scanning the document When scanning the document(s) using the ADF 1 Set your document in the ADF (automatic document feeder). (See “How to set the document, ” page 1.19.) 2 Set any setting you want. 3 Press ST ART . Normally , the LCD will show (see right) and start copying after scanning the document.
Copy F eatures 2.3 Basic copy Select paper Auto paper select The machine selects suitable sized paper automati- cally based on the document size and the reduce/enlarge ratio. Note: Make sure that the “ Auto” is selected. If not, select “ Auto” by pressing [P aper] or using cursor key .
2.4 Basic copy Basic procedure 1 Make sure the machine is in the Copy mode. T o change to the Copy mode , press COPY . 2 Press RESET to clear the previous setting , if necessary . 3 Set your document on ADF or FBS glass. Note: See “How to set the document” on page 1.
2.5 Basic copy Reduce / Enlarge Auto Reduce/Enlarge Y our machine can select an appropriate reduction/enlargement ratio based on the paper and document sizes you select. Note: Enlargement is available only with FBS glass. Note: Be sure to set the document in the same direction as the selected paper .
2.6 Basic copy Sorting Y our fax machine can sort copies in sequential order . Non-Sort Sort Shift Non-Sort (Optional shift tray is required) Shift Sort (Optional shift tray is required) Note: Y ou can make up to 99 copies at a time. Note: The output tray can hold the following number of sheets .
2.7 Basic copy Using the bypass tra y If you want to copy onto the transparency film, thick paper , envelopes or post cards, use the bypass tray . Note: Also, your machine’ s multi-purpose cassette (1st cassette) can hold these papers. Note: Y ou can set the paper in the bypass tray with a length of 3.
Quick index for major functions (Copy mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9 Combine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 0 Image Repeat . .
Quick index for major functions (Copy mode) Copy F eatures Advanced copy 2.9 Reduce / Enlarge ⇒ P age 2.5 Image Repeat ⇒ P age 2.11 Reverse black and white area ⇒ P age 2.16 Erase Center ⇒ P age 2.13 Combine ⇒ P age 2.10 Booklet Copies (Optional duplex unit required.
Advanced Copy Combine Y ou can copy 2, 4 or 8 pages of your documents into one sheet. 2 pages --> 1 sheet 4 pages --> 1 sheet 8 pages --> 1 sheet Note: If you select the 2 in 1 or 8 in 1, you should set your document with the dif- ferent direction from the direction of recording paper you selected.
Advanced copy 12 If you want to change the layout, proceed to next step. Otherwise , skip to step 16. Note: Use this function when you set the reduction/enlargement ratio by yourself . 13 Press [Layout] , the LCD will show: Note: If [Layout] is not appeared on the LCD , press NEXT until it appears.
Advanced Copy T o make copy with repeat: 1 Press MENU . 2 Select “Repeat” using the cursor key , and then press [Enter] . Note: The Auto Reduce/Enlarge is selected automatically . 3 Select the desired repeat modes using the cur- sor key . Note: The number of documents repeated can be 2, 4 or 8.
Advanced copy Series Copies Y ou can make one-sided copies from two facing pages of book documents . Note: In this mode, the reduce/enlarge ratio will be set to “ Auto ” (automatically). If you want to set the reduction/enlargement ratio manually , set the ratio after setting the series copies function.
Advanced Copy Erase border Y our machine can make copies with erasing the shadow at all four sides of the recording paper . Note: Y our machine has three types of erasing shadow function, Erase Center , Erase Border and T opUp Copy . Y ou can use these functions at one time.
Advanced copy Binding Margin Y ou can make a binding margin on the copy by shifting the image to left, right, upper or lower . Note: Y ou can set the desired margin between 0.1 and 1.0 inch, however , if you set the margin too large, a part of the image might be lacked.
Advanced Copy Directional size (inch) magnification The suitable magnification ratios will be automatically selected according to the horizontal and vertical length of your document and copy image you entered. Note: The range of size you can enter is 0.
Advanced copy Last copy job Y our machine can hold the scanned data when you make a copy for a certain period. With this feature , you can make the same copy as the previous even when you do not have the original document. Important: Y ou must set the Last J ob hold time in advance.
Advanced Copy Mixed length copy When you want to make a copy of the various sized documents , turn this feature on. Making copies on the same sized paper as each documents: Reduce each document to fit.
Copy F eatures Advanced copy Duplexed copies Y our machine can scan 2-sided documents and make 1-sided copies . When your machine has the optional duplex unit, you can also make 2-sided copies from 1-sided documents, 2-sided documents or facing pages of book documents .
Advanced Copy Making duplex copies from two 1-sided documents Note: The optional duplex unit is required to use this feature. 1 Press MENU . 2 Select “DuplexCopy” using the cursor key and then press [Enter] . 3 Select “1 → → 2-sided” using the cursor key and then press [Enter] .
Advanced copy Making duplex copies from 2-sided documents Note: The optional duplex unit is required to use this feature. 1 Press MENU . 2 Select “DuplexCopy” using the cursor key and then press [Enter] . 3 Select “2 → → 2-sided” using the cursor key and then press [Enter] .
Advanced Copy Making two facing pages into one 2-sided sheet 1 Press MENU . 2 Select “DuplexCopy” using the cursor key and then press [Enter] . 3 Select “Book (F ace)” using the cursor key and then press [Enter] . 4 Select the bound side of the book document using the cursor key .
Advanced copy Booklet copies Note: The optional duplex unit is required to use this feature. Note: This feature is available only with the ADF . Making a booklet copy from eight 1-sided documents 1 Press MENU . 2 Select “Booklet” using the cursor key and then press [Enter] .
Erase border setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Erasing center setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26 Binding margin setting .
Copy F eatures Accessing the default copy setting mode Y ou can change or set the machine’ s default copy settings . Note: Regarding the changing of the fax settings , see pages 3.69–3.76. Note: Regarding the changing of the machine settings , see pages 4.
Copy settings B . Erasing center setting Default setting: OFF , Erased margin: 0.1 inch The default setting of the erased margins in the erase center function can be changed within 0.1 – 2.0 inches in 0.1 inch steps . 1 Press MENU , [Copy Set] . 2 Select “B.
Copy settings D . Sorting copy setting Default setting: Non-Sort Y ou can select sort function. 1 Press MENU , [Copy Set] . 2 Select “D .Sort Setting” and then press [Enter] . 3 Select desired function for default sort setting. 4 Press [Enter] to save the default setting .
Copy settings 02. Width of the separator line Default setting: 0.01 inch Y ou can change the width of the separator line in the Combine and Repeat function. The default setting is 0.01 inch, but you can change it to within 0.01 – 0.05 inch in 0.01 inch steps .
Copy settings 05. Image Compression Mode Default setting: NORM Y ou can compress the scanned image and store it in memory . When you select HIGH in this setting, you can store more documents in the memory . Note: When you select HIGH, the scanning speed will be slower .
Copy settings F . Print the copy settings Y ou can print the list of copy settings . In the list, the current setting is shaded. T o print the copy setting list: 1 Press MENU , [Copy Set] . 2 Select “F . Print Copy Settings” using the cursor key .
Copy settings This page intentionall y blank. 2.31 Copy F eatures.
Some guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 Sending a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.
F ax F eatures Getting Started 3.1 Basic fax Some guidelines Resolution, grayscale and contrast Reviewing resolution and grayscale: • Normal resolution is suitable for most typed documents and simple drawings . • F ine resolution is ideal for maps , moderately complicated drawings , floorplans or handwritten documents.
3.2 Basic fax TTI select When you send a fax message, your TTI is automatically printed at the top of docu- ments you send. Y ou can select one of three TTI you’ve stored in your mac hine. Note: See “EasyStart” on pages 1.17–1.18, to refer the storing the TTI.
F ax F eatures Getting Started Using memory transmission Y our fax machine has a great memory! T ake advantage of it, and you could: Save Time. By using your fax machine’ s memory , you won’t have to w ait for your machine while it completes the transmission.
3.4 Basic fax 7 Now , everything is up to the machines — yours and the one you’re dialing. • If the fax has been set for Quick Memory transmit , your machine scans the first page of your document into memory , then dials the other fax.
3.5 Basic fax 7 If you want to send more pages , proceed to step 8. Otherwise, press ST ART to start the transmission, and skip to step 9. 8 Place the next page, then press [Start] to start scanning . T o send any more pages, repeat this step. Otherwise, press [Exit] to start the transmission, and skip to step 9.
3.6 Basic fax Redialing If your fax call fails, your machine automatically redials it. In the A uto Redial mode , your fax automatically redials the number every minute until one of the following hap- pens: • It reaches the remote fax machine . • It has attempted the two redials and has still not connected.
3.7 Basic fax Answering calls manually In any reception mode, you can alw a ys answer calls manually if you have an optional handset installed. Just pic k it up, as you would if using a normal phone . If you hear someone speaking to you, use your optional handset to speak back.
3.8 Basic fax F ax/T el Ready mode The F ax/T el Ready mode is a combination of the F ax Ready and T el Ready modes . Use it if: An optional handset is installed on your fax machine and Y ou’re using the machine as both a fax machine and a telephone In this mode: Y our fax machine answers each call without ringing.
3.9 Basic fax Y our machine can also be used as a phone, if you have an optional handset installed. The following is a brief look at the machine’ s telephone features.
Autodialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11 Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F ax F eatures Getting Started Y our fax machine’ s autodialer stores your most frequently called phone and fax numbers for instant recall so you don’t have to remember them. It’s something like an electronic phone book. Autodialer basics How do you autodial? There are two kinds of autodialer numbers.
Using one-touch numbers Y our fax machine stores up to 78 one-touch numbers using the keys marked 01 – 78 . Y ou can not only enter , change and erase one-touch numbers but also insert and delete (delete and shift) them. Refer to the followings about the select function keys you should use.
Advanced fax • Group number — If you enter the group number , you can use the group dial transmission function. (See “Using call group , ” in page 3.21.) Note: If you wish to omit these settings, skip to step 16. 7 T o enter the Location ID : Select the “Location” and press [Enter] .
Advanced fax Changing a one-touch number 1 Press MENU , A , [Enter]. The LCD shows the one-touch number list. 2 Select the one-touch key you want to c hange a previously stored number . Note: Y ou can select the one-touch key by pressing that key on the control panel.
Advanced fax Inserting and deleting a one-touch number Y ou can insert a one-touch number without erasing any one-touch number already stored. If you insert a one-touch number , other numbers will be shifted downward automatically . Also, you can delete a one-touch number and shift other numbers upw ard automati- cally .
Printing a list of one-touch numbers F orgot which number is stored in which one-touch key? J ust print a list of your one- touch numbers . The list includes each key’ s number , the Location ID (if any), fax/telephone number and group number(s) you’ve stored in the key .
F ax F eatures Getting Started Entering a speed-dial number 1 Press MENU , B , [Enter]. The LCD shows the speed-dial number list. Note: Pressing the SPEED DIAL / TEL INDEX for a few seconds from the standby mode, you can also enter a speed-dial number .
Advanced fax 13 T o enter the Group number : Select the “Group No.” and press [Enter] . 14 Use the numeric keypad to enter the call groups for this number .
Advanced fax Erasing a speed-dial number 1 Press MENU , B , [Enter]. The LCD shows the speed-dial number list. 2 Select the speed-dial number you want to erase . Note: Y ou can select the speed-dial number by directly entering that three- digit identifier code.
Advanced fax 8 Enter the fax number as described in step 4 on page 3.17. 9 When the number is as you want it, press [Enter] to store it. 10 Enter Location I . D ., Alternative number or Group number as described in steps 7–15 on pages 3.17–3.18. Note: If you want to omit these settings , go to step 11.
Advanced fax Phoning via speed-dial T o make a phone call using a speed-dial number , you must ha ve an optional handset attached to your machine . T o make the call: 1 Obtain a dial tone by doing one of the following: • Lift the handset • Press MONITOR / CALL to use the monitor speaker 2 Press SPEED DIAL / TEL INDEX .
Advanced fax Printing a group directory Y our machine can also print a call group directory . This lists all your stored autodialer numbers by Location ID and lists the groups to which these numbers belong .
Advanced fax If an EasyDial call fails If an EasyDial call fails, what happens next depends upon the kind of call it w as . If it was a fax call … … Y our fax machine automatically redials the number according to the redial inter- val you’ve set (see page 3.
Advanced fax Broadcasting basics The fastest wa y to fax one document to many recipients is to broadcast it. In an ordinary broadcast, you send the fax as you normally would, except you add more fax numbers.
Advanced fax T ake advantage of lower evening and weekend long-distance rates with delayed transmission. Y our fax machine can store up to 100 delayed commands , each of which you can program up to 31 days in advance .
Advanced fax Batch transmission allows you to store multiple documents in an electronic “basket” throughout the day and then fax that entire basket to one location.
Advanced fax Printing a list of batch boxes Y ou can easily print a list of your batch boxes . The list includes each box’s identifier number , the Location ID , fax number and date/time the transmission should start. T o print the list, press MENU , L , [Box List].
Advanced fax Printing a list of documents stored in batch boxes Y ou can print a list of the documents stored in your machine’ s batch boxes . This list provides you with the documents’ file numbers so you can erase or print them as needed. T o print the list, press MENU , L , [Doc.
Advanced fax Y our machine can store many “jobs” in its memory . The Job Review function gives you the power to c heck on each job (or command) in your machine’ s memory . It also lets you cancel a command of fax transaction if you decide not to send the document.
Advanced fax 4 Select the command you want to review or can- cel using the cursor key . Then press [Location] to see individual numbers within the broad- cast. 5 The LCD shows: Note: Press [Location] again to return to the previous display . 6 Select the location you want to cancel using the cursor key .
Advanced fax Printing a communication result Y our machine can print the individual communication result in the list of Comm. Result . 1 Press JOB REVIEW & COMM CANCEL . 2 Select “Comm. Result” and then press [Enter] . 3 Select the command you want to print and press [Detail] .
Y our fax machine has numerous special features to make your communication easier . W e’ll cover them here. Duplexed transmission Y ou can send 2-sided documents from the ADF . How to set the document Set the documents as shown below: T o send 2-sided documents: 1 Adjust the document guides to fit the page(s) you’ll be faxing.
F ax F eatures Getting Started Mixed length transmission When you want to send the various sized documents with the ADF , turn this feature on. Note: When you use the FBS glass, you do not need to turn this on.
Advanced fax F ax & Copy With the F ax & Copy feature turned on, your mac hine asks if you w ant to make a copy of a document each time it transmits that document from memory . Note: The F ax & Copy function cannot be used for non memory transmissions.
F ax F eatures Getting Started When your machine polls for documents , it dials the number and, upon making con- tact with the other machine, begins receiving the document as if the other machine had placed the call. Continuous polling T o set up your machine for continuous polling: 1 Press MENU , select “Cont P olling” and then press [Enter].
Advanced fax Printing a stored polling document T o print a document you’ve stored for regular polling without erasing it, press MENU , D , [Enter], [PrintDoc]. Erasing a stored polling document T o erase a document you’ve stored for regular polling from your machine’s memory , press MENU , D , [Enter], [EraseDoc], [EraseDoc].
F ax F eatures Getting Started 6 T o add more fax numbers, press [Broadcas] between each one to insert a comma, then enter the number as described in step 3. If [Broadcas] is not appeared on the LCD , press NEXT until it appears. Y ou can specify up to 301 numbers for transferring .
Cover page Y our fax machine can store a cover page to send at the beginning of each outgoing fax. This page includes the current date and time, your Location ID and your fax number (as stored in the TTI ) and a message of up to 40 characters in length.
Advanced fax Separate each received document (Separator P age) Y our machine has a simple sorting feature. It can separate each received document by inserting the separator page on the top of the received document. F or example, if you use the colored paper for the separator page, it is easy to see the individual received document.
Setting the activity journal Just as a c heckbook records your daily financial transactions , your fax machine keeps an activity journal which records its 125 most recent fax transactions .
F ax F eatures Getting Started T o set the printing one of these reports: 1 Press MENU , G , [Enter] . 2 Select “ReportType” then press [Enter]. 3 Select confirmation report type “TCR” or “RCR” by using the cursor key . 4 Press [Enter] to save the setting .
Advanced fax OneLine + distinctive ring detection Many phone companies now offer their customers a special service which makes it possible for one phone line to do the work of two. With this service , you physically still have one phone line, but, electronically , you have two phone numbers .
F ax F eatures Getting Started Call request Y ou can send or receive a fax message and have a regular phone conversation on the same call (although, not at the same time). This is called a call request. It doesn’t matter whether you’re sending the fax or receiving it.
Advanced fax F-Code: an introduction The ITU - T , the United Nations agency that standardizes international telecommuni- cations, has created a fax industry standard for using sub-addressing and password-based communication.
Advanced fax T o create or modify an F-Code box: 1 Keep pen and paper with you as you follow these steps. As you decide on a sub-address and enter it into your machine, write it down. Remember to: (1) write down which box goes with which sub-address , (2) write down any pass- words or I .
Advanced fax Note: T o erase characters, press [Clear] to erase to the left. T o change just one character in the name, move the cursor to that character and then press [Clear] to erase it. Then re-enter the name correctly . Press [Enter] to save the ITU - T sub-address and continue.
Advanced fax 18 T o enter the ITU - T sub-address : This is same procedure in step 9. Please refer to step 9. 19 T o enter the ITU - T password : This is same procedure in step 10. Please refer to step 10. 20 T o set the Rx Protect : Select “Rx Protect” using the cursor key , and then press [Enter] .
Advanced fax If you chose Relay: 28 The bulletin box has the following settings: • Box Name – Same as in step 7. • ITU - T sub-address – Same as in step 7. • ITU - T password – Same as in step 7. • Location – Y ou must enter the fax number of the remote unit.
Advanced fax Printing a list of F-Code boxes The list of F-Code boxes includes: (1) Each box’ s identifier number (2) Box name (if any) (3) Sub-address (4) P assword (5) Box type (6) Each box’ s settings T o print a list of your F-Code boxes, press MENU , N , [BoxList] .
Advanced fax Using a bulletin box Storing a document Y our fax machine can store up to 30 documents in each bulletin box. Note: F or this operation to work, two things must be true: • The bulletin box must exist on your fax machine. • Y ou must know the bulletin box’s two-digit number ( 01-50 ) and four -digit I .
Advanced fax 5 Select the file number ( 01-30 ) of the document you want to erase . If you want to erase the all documents in this bulletin box, select file number “00”. 6 Press [Enter] . The LCD shows (see right): Important: If you want to quit without eras- ing the document you’ve selected, press [Cancel].
Advanced fax F-Code transmission and polling With F-Code , your machine can send secure transmissions , perform relay broadcast initiations and even poll from other ITU - T -equipped machines , regardless of manu- facturer . Y ou can do this two wa ys: • Using the programmable one-touch key (see pages 3.
Advanced fax 7 Enter the fax number either by pressing a one- touch key , entering a speed-dial number or dialing from the numeric keypad. Important: Do not press ST ART , if you want to delay this transmission. 8 What you do now depends on when you want the transmission to begin.
Advanced fax Using the power of programmable one-touch keys In order to complete some operations on your machine, you may ha ve to follow sev- eral steps and press several different buttons. But programming your machine’ s one-touch keys ( 79–84 ) can reduce those many steps to a simple press of a key .
Advanced fax Programming a broadcast / group Programming a broadcast is very similar to programming a delayed transmission. But instead of sending to just one phone number , you set up multiple numbers for the transmission. T o program a broadcast / group into a programmable one-touch key: 1 Press MENU , C , [Enter].
Advanced fax Programming regular polling Note: Y ou cannot program continuous polling into a programmable one-touch key . F or more information on continuous polling, see page 3.35. T o program a regular polling operation into a programmable one-touch key: 1 Press MENU , C , [Enter].
Advanced fax Programming a batch transmission F or this operation to work, two things must be true: • The batch box you’re using must exist on your fax machine. T o program a batch transmission into a programmable one-touch key: 1 Press MENU , C , [Enter].
Advanced fax 9 Use the numeric keypad to enter the appropri- ate ITU - T password for the box. Note: If there isn’t a ITU - T password for this box, skip to step 10. 10 Press [Enter] . 11 If you want the F-Code transmission to begin immediately every time you press the key , press [Exit] and skip to step 14.
Advanced fax 9 Use the numeric keypad to enter the appropri- ate ITU - T password for the box. Note: If there isn’t a ITU - T password for this box, skip to step 10. 10 Press [Enter] . 11 If you want the F-Code polling to begin immedi- ately every time you press the key , press [Exit] and skip to step 14.
Advanced fax F ax dialing with programmable one-touch T o dial a fax call using a programmable one-touch number: 1 Set the document and select resolution and contrast you require. 2 Press the programmable one-touch key in which you’ve stored the fax commu- nication command.
Advanced fax Y our machine has a number of security features to keep your private fax documents private, avoid unw anted outside communication and even protect against unautho- rized use of your machine.
Advanced fax Printing from security reception / Turning off security reception When security reception is on, an incoming fax goes directly into your machine’s memory and the MEMORY RECEIVE light comes on.
Advanced fax Autodialing while using the PIN mask Note: The following instructions presume you understand how to set and use your machine’ s autodialer .
Advanced fax P erforming batch transmission while using the PIN mask Note: The following instructions presume you are familiar with how to set and use both your machine’ s autodialer and its batch transmission feature. If you need to review , see pages 3.
Advanced fax Setting for use with a closed network F or maximum communications security , use a closed networ k. This limits your machine to only communicating with other Muratec fax machines which can “pre- sent” the proper passcode. Important: The passcode you use for closed network operation is not the same as the protection passcode.
Advanced fax 4 The LCD now shows blocked numbers list. If you want to enter or erase a number , go on to step 5. Otherwise, press [Enter] and skip to step 7. 5 Use the numeric keypad to enter the last eight character s of a fax number you want to block.
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Settings for transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.69 Settings for reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.72 Settings for dialing .
F ax F eatures Getting Started Scan settings Default setting: Primary resolution: Normal, Primary contrast: Normal F our different settings tell your machine how to scan documents.
Memory transmission Default setting: ON . Y our fax machine has a great memory! T ake advantage of it, and you could: Save Time. By using your fax machine’ s memory , you won’t have to w ait for your machine while it completes the transmission.
F ax settings Image rotate transmission Default setting: ON . When this feature is activated, if you set letter -sized document in the sidew ays direction( ), the image will be sent rotated by 90°. 1 Press MENU , J , 0, 3, [Enter]. 2 Choose desired setting you want using the cur- sor key .
F ax settings Print settings Y ou can set three parameters for printing received fax messages: • Print reduction rate • Reduction margin • P aper save function Y ou set all three in the same procedure, discussed on next page.
F ax settings Adjusting the print settings Default setting: Rx reduction rate: Normal, Reduction margin: 40 mm, P aper saving:OFF . 1 Press MENU , J , 0, 2, [Enter]. 2 Select item you want to set using the cursor key . Then press [Enter] . 3 Select desired item and then press [Enter] .
Cassette for fax reception Default setting: 1st cassette: ON , 2nd cassette: ON If you do not want to use certain cassette for fax reception, set it to OFF . 1 Press MENU , J , 2, 3, [Enter] . 2 Select the cassette you want to set using the cursor key and then press [Enter] .
F ax F eatures Getting Started Changing the dialing pause length Default setting: 2 sec . The pause is set by the factory to last two seconds, but you can set it to last as long as ten seconds if necessary . T o change the pause length: 1 Press MENU , J , 0, 4, [Enter] .
F ax settings Adjust the monitor speaker’ s volume Default setting: Medium. Y ou can set the volume of the monitor speaker , assuring that on-hook dialing will be as loud (or as soft) as you require. 1 Press MONITOR / CALL on the control panel. Y ou now should hear a dial tone.
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Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common settings Soft Keys are shortcut keys. Y ou can program the soft keys on the control panel to turn on or off any function with just the touch of a button. Y our machine has four Soft Keys. If the light above any one of these keys glows , that means the setting programmed into that key is active.
Common settings 4 Select the function you want to assign to the Soft Key using the cursor key . Press [CopyFunc] or [F axFunc.] to see other functions , If you need. Note: “Booklet” will appears only when the optional duplex unit is attached. 5 Press [Enter] .
Common settings In order to complete some operations on your machine, you may ha ve to follow sev- eral steps and press several different buttons. But programming your machine’ s Macro keys ( M 1 – M 6 ) can reduce those many steps to a simple press of a key .
4 The LCD shows: If you want to overwrite the operation already programmed, press [Y es] . If you do not want to overwrite the key you have chosen, press [No] and go back to step 2. 5 The LCD of copy standby mode appears, which means the machine is ready to register the steps into the Macro key .
Setting the speed for Macros Y ou can adjust the speed of one step in the Macro key . 1 Press MACRO PROGRAM , NEXT , [Setting] . 2 Select desired speed for Macros using the cur- sor key . 3 Press [Enter] to save the setting . Copying or fax dialing with the Macro key T o copy or dial a fax call using a Macro key: 1 Insert the document.
Common settings Accessing the machine setting mode Y ou can change or set the default of your machine settings . Note: Regarding the changing of the copy settings , see pages 2.25–2.30. Note: Regarding the changing of the fax settings , see pages 3.
Common settings C . Copy protect Y ou can set your machine to not use the copy functions . When you set the copy pro- tect to ON , the machine will not change to the copy mode even if you press COPY . Note: If it is set to ON , the F ax & Copy feature (see page 3.
Common settings F . Auto power off mode Y our machine is initially set to be in the Auto power off mode automatically when the machine keeps to be in the Sleep mode for 60 minutes . If you want to change the time or to set the Auto power off mode to OFF , you can set it here.
Common settings 4 T o set the “F ax Ringer” : If you want the machine’ s ringer to alert you when you receive a fax though you do not have the optional handset, select “ON” .
Common settings H. P aper for list printing When you print a list, your machine selects a paper automatically . However , you can set the paper size or cassette for list printing , if you w ant. Note: If the list can not be printed on one sheet with 100% ratio, it may be reduced or rotated.
Common settings L. Print the list of documents stored in memory Y our machine will print the list of the documents stored in the memory . It will tell you how much memory each document is using . The list includes: • Type — The type of the document, such as “Batch box”, will appear .
Common settings N . Department codes When the department code setting is activated, the machine reminds each user to enter the department code before sending a document or making copies. With this feature, the fax transaction time and the copy charge can be managed by depart- ment.
Common settings Turning the department code setting on and off 1 Press MENU , [Mach Set], N . 2 Press [Setting]. Note: If department code operation is pro- tected (see below), the fax beeps briefly and then returns to standby mode. Y ou will have to turn off the protection first, then repeat this step.
Common settings Sending a fax using a department code F or this operation to work, two things must be true: • The four -digit department code must exist on your fax machine . • Y ou must know the department code or department ID. 1 Place the document and select resolution and contrast you require.
Common settings Printing the department code list for fax The department code list for fax transmissions includes the following information for each department code: • Time period covered by the dep.
Common settings T o print the list: 1 Press MENU , [Mach Set], N , [List] . 2 Select “Copy Dept. List” and press [Enter] . The department code list for copy charge will be printed. Note: If department code operation is protected (see page 4.13), the machine beeps briefly and then returns to standby mode.
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Clearing paper jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 Print quality problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6 Caring for your machine .
Just in case If an original document jams If an original document jam occurred during scanning, an alarm sounds and the part the paper jammed will blink on the LCD .
Just in case If the platen cover is blinking on the LCD : 1 Open the platen cover . 2 Open the ADF cover by holding the ADF cover release. 3 Remove the original document from the machine by turning the green dial toward right or left. CA UTION : Be careful not to put your hand under the platen cover and the ADF cover .
Just in case 3 Remove the jammed paper . 4 Close the fuser cover . 5 Remove the jammed paper . 6 Close the printer cover . 7 Open the side cover . 8 Turn the green dial as the arrow indicates and remove the jammed paper . Cassette Optional Large capacity cassette 9 Remove the jammed paper .
The Bypass tray 1 Open the printer cover by holding the printer cover release (R 1 ). Important: Never touch the electrical contacts inside the printer cover or under the drum cartridge, as an electrostatic discharge may damage the machine. 2 Remove the jammed paper .
The optional 2-Bin tray or the optional shift tra y 1 Open the printer cover by holding the printer cover release (R 1 ). Important: Never touch the electrical contacts inside the printer cover or under the drum cartridge, as an electrostatic discharge may damage the machine.
If your machine’ s printouts develop quality problems , try to find the example below that matches your printout problem. When you find one which is like yours , try the suggested solutions. If they don’t work, contact your authorized Muratec dealer .
Just in case Printouts have irregularities • The paper you’re using may have absorbed moisture , per- haps due either to high humidity or water ha ving been spilled on the paper supply . T oner will not adhere well to wet paper . Replace the paper with dry paper and try printing again.
With proper installation and a little maintenance , your machine should give you dependable service for years to come. Although it requires little day-to-day care , you can take these simple precautio.
Just in case 5.9 J ust in Case Getting Started 5 Open the inner cover . Important: Y ou must hold the cover open. It won’t stay open by itself . 6 Use the cloth with the rollers cleaner to clean the face of the rollers . Rotate the rollers by hand to allow cleaning of the entire roller surface.
Just in case P ower failure during the machine is working During telephone call: Y ou can continue to speak with the handset. During fax transmission: The transmission will be cut off . When the power comes back, your machine starts to transmit again automatically if it was the memory transmission.
Just in case Occasionally , your machine encounters some trouble transmitting or receiving docu- ments. When it does, it alerts you with an alarm. Y ou can identify the problem with LCD messages and printed chec k messages and error reports , explained in the follow- ing pages .
Just in case < F ax > What you see on the LCD What it means/ What to do 1 location or less Y ou tried to enter too many forwarding numbers for fax forwarding through the numeric keypad.
Just in case Invalid protect passcode The protection passcode you entered isn’t valid. Repeat the operation, entering the correct protec- tion passcode . No command stored Y ou pressed REVIEW COMMANDS to review upcoming commands, but your fax machine had none stored.
Just in case < Common > What you see on the LCD What it means/ What to do Call for service The scanner lamp is dim or inoperable. Make repeated copies to help evaporate any internal moisture. If that doesn’t resolve the problem, call your authorized Muratec dealer or Muratec Customer Support.
Just in case 5.15 J ust in Case Getting Started The machine is not functioning as designed Symptom Check for/ What to do The LCD shows nothing. Is only the ENERGY SA VING key lit up green? The mac hine is in the Energy Saver mode . Press any key on the control panel to cancel.
Just in case 5.16 If you cannot make clear copies Symptom P ossible cause/ What to do The image is too light. The image contrast is too light. Adjust the image contrast by pressing CONTRAST key . ...o r ... The toner is low . Replace the toner bottle .
Errors When sending faxes, your machine occasionally runs into communication errors . These can be caused by anything from lightning to telephone line interference. (These same factors cause static, or line noise , you sometimes hear on phone calls .) They also can be caused by problems with the fax machine at the other end of the line.
Just in case T .2.3 Bad phone line conditions made fax communication impossible . Conditions can change rapidl y , so try the call again later . T .3.1 The page counter in your fax machine detected a document feeder error dur- ing transmission. Carefully re-insert the document into the feeder and re-try the call.
General questions Q: Where do I add ink or toner to make my fax machine’s printouts darker? A: Y ou can’t adjust the darkness of an incoming fax printout , but you can adjust the darkness of a copy or of a transmission. Insert a document and press CON - TRAST to adjust the contrast setting.
Just in case Q: Can I transmit a document that’s extra long? A: Ye s , if the receiving fax machine is equipped to handle long documents . Many machines have a special setting which allows them to receive documents that exceed the normal length. Q: Can I transmit a page from a newspaper? A: No.
Just in case Receiving faxes Q: My fax never answers. What’s wrong? A: Check to make sure your fax machine is properly connected to a working AC power outlet and phone jack. If you’re using a second phone with your machine, make sure it’s connected properly .
Appendix and index Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AI .1 Combination chart for copy functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main unit General Type: Console Photo conductor: OPC Copying system: Electrostatic Dry P owdered Image Transfer to Plain P aper Developing system: Micro-T oning High-Grade System Fusing system: Lamp-Heated Roller Scanning system: CCD Document size : (width × length) ADF : Maximum 11.
Dual access: Multitasking Document set: ADF : F ace Up FBS : F ace down Original reference position: Center P aper exit system: F ace down exit system Printing margin: Upper: 4 mm, Lower: 4 mm, Right:.
Option P aper F eed Unit (3rd, 4th, 5th paper cassette) Printing paper size: Transmission: Letter , Legal , Ledger Copy: Letter , Legal , Ledger A3 , B4 , A4 , F4 P aper capacity: Plain P aper(16-24 lb) : 550 sheets P ower source: Supplied from Main unit P ower consumption: 10W or less W eight: 15.
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Getting Started Appendix & Index Appendix and index AI .5 Slecting paper cassette Auto Reduce/Enlarge Preset Reduce/Enlarge Zoom Bypass tray Multipurpose cassette Paper cassette Large capacity cas.
Appendix & index AI .6 Glossary This glossary contains terms you may encounter when discussing or reading about fax machines . Please use these definitions for reference only . A list of definitions can also be found on the Muratec website at www .
Default — The setting your machine will alwa ys refer to if no other action has been pro- grammed. F or example, you can set the default for this machine to send a fax by using its memory . If you set this action as the default, that’ s how your machine will alw a ys send a fax, until you tell it differently .
Memory — Internal document storage. In Muratec fax machines, random access memory in the form of computer chips is used to store and hold documents for transmission and to hold some documents that have been received.
Redialing — The dialing again, either manually or automatically controlled, of the most recently dialed fax or phone number . Automatic redialing follows an unsuccessful dialing attempt.
T his warranty is made by Muratec America, Inc. (hereafter referred to as “Muratec”). This warranty is valid only on Muratec products purchased and used in the United States of America. This warranty applies to the product only while owned and used by the original purchaser (“Customer”).
A Alarm light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 Autodialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J Job Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6, 3.29 Reviewing or canceling a command for faxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scan settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.69 Primary contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Muratec America, Inc. 6400 International P arkway Suite 1500 Plano, Texas 75093 http://www .muratec .com MML item number: D84-90560-60 MAI order number: OMMFX2530 © Muratec America, Inc .
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