Sharp fo-p600 user manual

Messages and Signals. Clearing Paper Jams. FCC Regulatory Information. Before setting up, make sure you have all of the following items. If any are missing, contact your dealer. This lights when a paper size error or paper jam occurs, or when the print compartment cover is open. A message will appear in the display to indicate the problem. This lights when the fax machine is out of paper, or when the received document tray is not properly installed.

If the machine has a paper cassette, the indicator blinks when one of the paper sources tray or cassette is out of paper, and lights steadily when all sources are out of paper. This blinks when the toner cartridge nears empty, and lights steadily when the toner cartridge needs replacement. This blinks when the drum cartridge nears the end of its life, and lights steadily when the drum cartridge needs replacement.

Two types of information appear in the display: prompts related to operations you are performing, and information about how the fax is using the telephone line transmitting, receiving, etc.

Press this key to switch between the two types of information. Press one of these keys to dial a fax number automatically. Note that you must attach the Rapid Key labels. Press this key to include a slash and the total number of pages after each page number on the pages of a transmitted document.

Press this key to set an operation to be performed automatically at a later time. Press this key to send a document to another Sharp fax machine and have that machine in turn relay the document to one or more end receiving machines. Press this key, followed by 1 , to check the total number of pages printed by the fax machine.

Press this key to check the status of documents waiting in memory for transmission. Press this key to switch between upper and lower case letters when programming a name. Press these keys to move the cursor forward or backward when programming a name or fax number. Press these keys to adjust the volume of the speaker when the SPEAKER key has been pressed, or the volume of the ringer at all other times.

Press this key when transmitting a document by Normal Dialling to listen to the line and verify the response of the receiving fax machine. Press this key when you need to transmit a document ahead of other documents waiting in memory for transmission. Press this key to print out a report on the most recently completed transmission or reception.

Connect the female end of the power cord to the fax machine as shown. Insert the male end into a V, 60 Hz, grounded 3-prong AC outlet. Note: If your area experiences a high incidence of lightning or power surges, we recommend that you install surge protectors for the power and telephone lines. Surge protectors can be purchased at most telephone specialty stores. Insert one end of the line cord into the jack on the back of the machine marked TEL.

Insert the other end into a standard RJ11C single-line wall telephone jack. Note: The fax machine is set for touch-tone dialing. If you are on a pulse dial rotary line, you must set the fax machine for pulse dialing by changing Option Setting This procedure is described in Chapter 6,.

If desired, you can connect a telephone to the TEL. SET jack on the back of the machine. Insert the protrusion on the right side of the machine into the hole in the right side of the document OUT tray as shown, then bend the tray slightly and insert so that the protrusion on the left side of the machine goes into the hole on the left side of the document OUT tray.

Slide the received document tray into the machine as shown. When it stops, lift the end slightly and push in so that the tray locks into place. The received document tray must be attached for the fax machine to operate properly. Note: This function is available as an option. If you wish to use it, consult your dealer to have the PC interface board installed. If desired, you can connect the fax machine to the parallel port of any compatible computer.

Once you have installed the provided printer software in your computer, you will be able to use the fax machine as a laser printer for your computer.

Snap the clips on each side of the port onto the cable connector to secure it. To install the software, see the documentation that accompanies it.

While this message appears, you will not be able to use the operation panel of the fax machine. Consult your dealer if you wish to use it. When transmitting a document, you can have your fax stamp each document page as it is scanned. After scanning, you can check to see if all documents have been stamped to verify that no double feeds occurred.

A double feed is when two pages are fed through the scanner at once, which means that one of the pages is not scanned. The fusing unit inside the print. Be careful not to. Go directly to Step 6 if. Excessive exposure to light will damage the drum cartridge. Install the cartridge promptly after removing it from its packaging. Shake as indicated by the arrows to distribute the toner evenly within the cartridge.

Make sure that the four pins two on each side fit into the grooves on the sides of the compartment. When the toner cartridge nears empty about pages can still be printed , the toner cartridge indicator on the operation panel will blink. Printing will no longer be possible. Use the following replacement toner cartridge:. When the drum cartridge nears the end of its life, the drum cartridge indicator on the operation panel will blink. Use the following replacement drum cartridge:.

You can load up to sheets of letter or legal paper max. You can load up to sheets of paper in the paper cassette. FO The paper cassette is available as an option. To have the cassette installed, consult your dealer.

Note: To use A4 paper in the paper cassette, you must have a service technician adjust the cassette. Otherwise a size error will result. If it is, remove some of the paper.

Before you can begin using the fax machine, you must program your name and fax number. Once you program this information, it will appear automatically at the top of each fax page 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. Note: Make sure the display shows the date and time before beginning a programming operation. To change case, press the. To select one of the following special symbols, press the SP key one or more times:!

The date and time appear in the display, in reports, and 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 desired, you can set the clock to move forward and backward automatically at the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time. The size and weight of documents that you can load in the document feeder depend on whether you load one page at a time or several pages at once. The area of the document that the fax machine can scan is slightly smaller than the actual document size.

If any are missing, contact your dealer. If the machine is moved from a cold to a warm place, it is possible that condensation may form on the scanning glass, preventing proper scanning of documents for transmission.

To remove the condensation, turn on the power and wait approximately two hours before using the machine. Connect the female end of the power cord to the machine as shown.

Insert the male end into a V, 60 Hz, grounded 3-prong AC outlet. The machine requires its own dedicated power outlet.

The power outlet must not be shared with any other devices. In particular, do not use an extension cord to connect multiple devices to the outlet.

Note: If your area experiences a high incidence of lightning or power surges, we recommend that you install surge protectors for the power and telephone lines. Surge protectors can be purchased at most telephone specialty stores. Insert one end of the line cord into the jack on the back of the machine marked TEL. Insert the other end into a standard RJ11C single-line wall telephone jack.

Note: The machine is set for touch-tone dialing. If you are on a pulse dial rotary line, you must set the machine for pulse dialing by changing Option Setting See page If desired, you can connect a telephone to the TEL. SET jack on the back of the machine. Insert the protrusion on the right side of the machine into the hole in the right side of the ADF exit tray , then bend the tray slightly and insert so that the protrusion on the left side of the machine goes into the hole on the left side of the ADF exit tray.

Pull out the tray extension. Slide the received document tray into the machine as shown. When it stops, lift the end slightly and push in so that the tray locks into place. The received document tray must be attached for the machine to operate properly. The fusing unit inside the print compartment becomes very hot during operation. Be careful not to touch the inside of the compartment. Go directly to Step 5 if you are only replacing the toner cartridge and not the drum cartridge.

To make the cartridge more compact for disposal, press the buttons on the ends of the handle and fold the handle down. Excessive exposure to light will damage the drum cartridge. Install the cartridge promptly after removing it from its packaging. Remove the tape from the cartridge and then open the cartridge handle so that it stands straight up.

This is normal and does not indicate a problem. There is normally no need to reset the toner counter manually. Should you find it necessary to manually reset the toner counter,. Note: The print compartment cover may become noticeably warm if a large number of pages are successively printed. This is normal and does not indicate a problem in the machine. When the toner cartridge nears empty about pages can still be printed , the toner cartridge indicator on the operation panel will blink.

Printing will no longer be possible. Use the following replacement toner cartridge:. When the toner cartridge nears empty, try taking it out of the machine and shaking it. This may increase the number of pages that can be printed before the toner runs out. Use the following replacement drum cartridge:. You can load up to sheets of letter or legal paper max. Depending on the model, a paper cassette is also included as a standard feature or available as an option.

Up to sheets of letter or legal paper can be loaded in the paper cassette. FO-DC A paper cassette is available as an option. To have the cassette installed, consult your dealer. FO-DC A paper cassette is included as a standard feature. FO-DC One paper cassette is included as a standard feature.

A second paper cassette is available as an option. To have a second cassette installed, consult your dealer. Important: Do not use the back side of paper that has already been printed on.

Note: If you need to add paper to the tray or cassette while paper still remains, remove the remaining paper and combine it into a single stack with the new paper.

The stack of paper must not be higher than the red line on the paper tray. Note: To use A4 paper in the paper cassette, you must have a service technician adjust the cassette. If it is, remove some of the paper. Pull the cassette out as far as it will go, grasp the left side of the cassette with your left hand, and then lift it up and out with both hands. Before you can begin using the machine, you must program your name and fax number. Once you program this information, it will appear automatically at the top of each fax page you send.

Enter your name and fax number here and set the date and time as explained in the following section to have the machine include this information automatically at the top of your fax messages. Note: If you have installed the dual-line option, use the procedure on page 67 to enter your name and the number of each line.

To enter the symbol on a letter key the character to the right of the slash ,. To switch between letter insertion and letter replacement mode when the cursor is in the middle of a. The date and time appear in the display, in reports, and 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 desired, you can set the clock to move forward and backward automatically at the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time. You can adjust the volume of the speaker and ringer using and.

Make sure. The size and weight of documents that you can load in the document feeder depend on whether you load one page at a time or several pages at once. Loading multiple pages at once letter-size: max. The area of the document that the machine can scan is slightly smaller than the actual document size. Any letters or graphics outside this area will not be. If these are not removed, they may damage the machine. Up to 50 letter-sized pages 20 legal-sized pages can be placed in the feeder at one time.

The pages will automatically feed into the machine starting from the bottom page. Do not try to force them in, as this may cause double-feeding or jamming. Insert gently to prevent double-feeding. Unsmoothed folds may prevent correct scanning. The top edge of the document should enter the machine first.

Note: When inserting a large number of pages in the feeder, slant the front end of the stack so that the bottom pages enter first. If desired, you can adjust the resolution and contrast before sending a document. They are not effective for receiving a document. Note that the speaker is not a speakerphone; it cannot be used for talking. If a person answers, you will be able to speak to them through the phone before sending a fax. Note: If desired, you can load the document after dialing in Step 3, below.

Listen for the dial tone. If you are using an extension phone, dial using the keypad on the extension phone. When you hear a fax tone, press. To send a document,. It is usually convenient to program your most frequently dialed numbers in Rapid Keys. You can also create personal books for auto-dial numbers. Up to 59 Rapid Keys and 16 Speed Dial numbers can be stored in each personal book.

For information on creating and using personal books, see page The following procedure explains how to store fax numbers using the operation panel of the machine. If the network scanner option is installed, you can also conveniently store fax numbers in Rapid Keys and Speed Dial numbers by accessing the Web page in the machine from your computer.

See page 83 for more information. To store an e-mail address in a Rapid Key or Speed Dial number using the operation panel, see page To select Rapid Keys 40 through 59, flip up the Rapid Key overlay. If you enter less than three digits, press. The pause will appear as a hyphen.

Several pauses can be entered in a row. Make sure the Rapid Key overlay is flipped down. Select AUTO if you want the auto-dial. Insert the other end of the line cord into the socket on the back of the machine marked TEL. Plug the adapter into the telephone socket on the wall. Page 14 Connections Comments: The fax machine is not designed for use on a line which has call waiting, call forwarding, or certain other special services offered by your telephone company.

If you attempt to use the fax machine in conjunction with any of these services, you may experience errors during transmission and reception of facsimile messages. SET socket on the fax. To connect an answering machine to your fax, see page Remove the seal covering the TEL. SET socket. Connect the extension phone line to the TEL. When replacing the film, The initial starter roll of use a roll of Sharp FO- imaging film included with 6CR imaging film. One your fax can print about roll can print about 30 A4-size pages.

Page 17 Loading the Imaging Film Remove the new roll of imaging film from its packaging. Cut the band that holds the rolls together. Insert the green gears. Fan the paper, and then tap the edge against a flat surface to even the stack. You also need to set the top of each fax page the date and time. Page 21 Enter your name by pressing number keys for each letter as shown in the chart below. Up to 24 characters can be entered.

Set the date and time as shown below. The fax machine will automatically answer all calls and receive incoming faxes. TEL mode: This mode is the most convenient for receiving phone calls. Page Volume Adjustment Volume Adjustment Volume Adjustment You can adjust the volume of the speaker and ringer using the up and down arrow keys.

Press again to turn off the speaker. Page Sending Faxes 2. Sending Faxes Transmittable Documents Size and weight The size and weight of documents that you can load in the document feeder depend on whether you load one page at a time or several pages at once. Loading one page at a time: Loading up to 10 pages at once: Minimum size Maximum size Page Loading The Document Loading the Document Other restrictions The scanner cannot recognise yellow, greenish yellow, or light blue ink.

Ink, glue, and correcting fluid on documents must be dry before they pass through the document feeder. All clips, staples, and pins must be removed from documents before loading in the feeder. Adjusting the Resolution and Contrast If desired, you can adjust the resolution and contrast before sending a document. Load the document s. The document must be loaded before the resolution and contrast can be adjusted.

If a person answers, you can talk with them through the handset before sending the fax. Replace the handset if you used it. When transmission is completed, the fax will beep once. Sending a Fax by Automatic Dialling You can store up to 30 fax or phone numbers in the machine for automatic dialling. Page 33 Up to 15 characters can be entered. If you do not wish to enter a name, go directly to Step 6. Using an auto-dial number Once you have stored a fax or phone number, you can use it to send a fax or make a phone call.

You can use this method to dial a full number when you don't need to speak to the other party before faxing. This procedure can be used to send a fax or make a phone call. If you are sending a fax, load the document s. This increases transmission speed and allows you to send a fax to multiple destinations in a single operation.

After transmission, the document is automatically cleared from memory. Check the "Note" column of the report to see if any of the locations are marked "Busy" or have a communication error code.

If so, send the document to those locations again. Page Receiving Faxes 3. Page Using A. Mode Using A. Mode Press once and 4 times. When the reception mode is set to FAX, the fax machine will automatically answer all calls on two rings and receive incoming faxes. Page Optional Reception Settings Optional Reception Settings If you hear a soft fax tone, wait until your fax responds the extension phone will go dead , then hang up.

Beep Phone goes dead If the fax doesn't respond, or if the other party first talks to you and then wants to send a fax, press once and twice on the extension Changing the number for remote fax activation If desired, you can use a number other than 5 to activate fax reception from an extension telephone.

Page Reception Ratio Optional Reception Settings Reception Ratio The fax has been set at the factory to automatically reduce the size of received documents to fit the size of the printing paper. This ensures that data on the edges of the document are not cut off.