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Advanced Fax Features Advanced Copy Features Advanced Guide System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Please read this guide before operating this product. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place Index for future reference. Back Previous Next...
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● Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon. ● The machine illustration on the cover may differ slightly from your machine.
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Advanced Fax Features Things You Can Do Advanced Copy Features Specify a recipient with a single key System Monitor Reports and Lists One-Touch Speed Dialing Troubleshooting → Basic Guide Specify a recipient with a Appendix two-digit code Coded Dialing → Basic Guide Specify multiple recipients with a single key Group Dialing...
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Advanced Fax Features Adjust the density level of scanned images Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Density Reports and Lists → Basic Guide Enlarge or reduce copied Troubleshooting images Appendix Zoom Ratio → Basic Guide Sort copies by page order AAAA AAAA BBBB AAAA...
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Advanced Fax Features Table of Contents Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix 1 Advanced Fax Features... 1-1 Table of Contents Index Manuals for the Machine ...i Legal Notices ... ii Things You Can Do ... iii How to Use This Guide...x Using the Top Page ...x Using the Chapter Topic List ...
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Advanced Fax Features Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix 2 Advanced Copy Features ... 2-1 Table of Contents Index Receiving Features... 1-8 Setting the Receive Mode ... 1-8 Memory Reception ... 1-11 Reception Restriction ... 1-12 Remote Reception ...
Advanced Fax Features 3 System Monitor ... 3-1 Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting 4 Reports and Lists... 4-1 Appendix Table of Contents Index Checking Job and Machine Status ... 3-2 Checking Print Status... 3-2 Checking Print and Scan Counts ... 3-2 Checking and Deleting Documents Stored in Memory...
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Advanced Fax Features 5 Troubleshooting... 5-1 Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index General Problems... 5-2 Paper Feeding Problems ... 5-4 Faxing Problems... 5-5 Sending Problems ... 5-5 Receiving Problems ... 5-9 Copying Problems ... 5-16 Printing Problems ...
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Advanced Fax Features 6 Appendix... 6-1 Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Glossary ... 6-2 Index ... 6-8 Back Previous Next...
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Advanced Fax Features How to Use This Guide Advanced Copy Features ■ Using the Top Page System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Advanced Fax Features Advanced Copy Appendix Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index Back...
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Advanced Fax ■ Features Using the Chapter Topic List Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Advanced Fax Features Advanced Copy Features Troubleshooting System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Appendix Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index Back 1 Advanced Fax Features Dialing Features...
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Advanced Fax Features The following symbols are used throughout the manuals for the machine and indicate the warnings, cautions and notes you should keep in mind when using the machine. Advanced Copy Features WARNING Indicates a warning that may lead to death or serious injury if not observed. System Monitor CAUTION Explains how to avoid actions that could injure you or damage your machine.
Advanced Fax Features 1 Advanced Fax Features Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Dialing Features... 1-3 Using Address Book ... 1-3 Redialing... 1-4 Switching Temporarily to Tone Dialing... 1-5 Checking Dialing Line ... 1-6 Dialing an Overseas Number (With Pauses) ...
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Advanced Fax Features Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Additional Fax Modes... 1-15 Broadcasting... 1-15 Canceling Fax Jobs ... 1-16 Canceling an Ongoing Job ... 1-16 Canceling Reservation ... 1-16 Back Previous Next...
Advanced Fax Features Dialing Features Advanced Copy Features The machine provides the following dialing features: address book dialing, redialing, temporary tone dialing, checking dialing line, and dialing an overseas number. System Monitor ■ Using Address Book Reports and Lists Address book dialing enables you to search for a particular recipient registered in the machine.
Advanced Fax Features Press [Address Book]. If no recipient is registered for speed dialing, <NOT Advanced Copy REGISTERED> is displayed. Features Use [ press [OK]. System Monitor Use the numeric keys to enter up to 10 first characters of the recipient’s name, then Reports and Lists press [OK].
Advanced Fax Features Redialing Automatically Advanced Copy Press [Additional Functions]. Features Use [ System Monitor SETTINGS>, then press [OK]. Use [ then press [OK]. Reports and Lists Use [ then press [OK]. Troubleshooting Use [ [OK]. Appendix Use [ redials the machine will make, then press [OK].
Advanced Fax Features Use the numeric keys to dial the required information service. Advanced Copy When the recorded message of the Features information service answers, press [Tone] to switch to tone dialing. System Monitor Use the numeric keys to enter the numbers requested by the information service.
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Advanced Fax Features If necessary, press [Redial/Pause] to enter a 2.5-second pause. Advanced Copy Features = 1 2 3 P System Monitor – <P> in the fax/telephone number represents 2.5-second pause. – For a longer pause, press [Redial/Pause] again. Reports and Lists Use the numeric keys to dial the country code, the area code, and the fax/telephone Troubleshooting...
Advanced Fax Features Receiving Features Advanced Copy Features You can set the receive mode that suits your needs. The machine also provides the following receiving features: memory reception, reception restriction, and remote System Monitor reception. ■ Setting the Receive Mode Reports and Lists To determine the right mode for you, see “Set the Machine for Receiving Faxes,”...
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Advanced Fax Features AnsMode: Additional Settings Advanced Copy If required, change the additional settings as follows: Features Press [Additional Functions]. System Monitor Use [ SETTINGS>, then press [OK]. Reports and Lists Use [ then press [OK]. Troubleshooting Use [ then press [OK]. Appendix Use [ press [OK].
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Advanced Fax Features Use [ press [OK]. Advanced Copy Use [ Features then press [OK]. System Monitor <NORMAL RING> <DOUBLE RING> <SHORT-SHORT-LONG> <SHORT-LONG-SHORT> Reports and Lists <OTHER RING TYPE> Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby mode. Troubleshooting FAX/TEL: Additional Settings Appendix If required, change the additional settings as follows: Press [Additional Functions].
256 pages.* * Based on the condition that the other party sends the fax by the imageCLASS MF4150 with ITU-T Standard Chart No. 1, standard mode. The maximum number of pages that the machine’s memory can store differs depending on the other party’s machine.
Advanced Fax ■ Features Reception Restriction You can reject incoming faxes without sending their numbers in Advanced Copy the sender’s machines. Features Press [Additional Functions]. System Monitor Use [ SETTINGS>, then press [OK]. Reports and Lists Use [ then press [OK]. Troubleshooting Use [ RESTRICTION>, then press [OK].
Advanced Fax Features Receiving a Fax Remotely Advanced Copy The following procedure is available only when the machine Features receives the tone signal. System Monitor When you receive a call, pick up the handset of the external telephone. Reports and Lists Use the numeric keys to enter the two-digit remote reception ID to start reception.
Advanced Fax Features Two-Sided Printing Advanced Copy You can print received documents on both sides of the paper. Features Press [Additional Functions]. System Monitor Use [ SETTINGS>, then press [OK]. Reports and Lists Use [ SETTINGS>, then press [OK]. Troubleshooting Use [ PRINT>, then press [OK].
Advanced Fax Features Additional Fax Modes Advanced Copy Features The machine provides the following additional fax modes: broadcasting and canceling reservation. System Monitor ■ Broadcasting Broadcasting enables you to send the same document to Reports and Lists multiple recipients. Set documents. Troubleshooting Place the first page on the platen glass if you are not using the ADF.
Advanced Fax Features Canceling Fax Jobs Advanced Copy Features ■ Canceling an Ongoing Job System Monitor Cancel an ongoing job (sending or receiving) as follows. Press [Stop/Reset]. Reports and Lists Press [ If you do not want to cancel the job, press [ Troubleshooting NOTE –...
Advanced Fax Features 2 Advanced Copy Features Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Advanced Copy Features... 2-2 Collate Copy ... 2-2 Two-Sided Copying... 2-3 2 on 1 Combination ... 2-4 Canceling Copy Jobs ... 2-5 Canceling a Job While Scanning...
Advanced Fax Features Advanced Copy Features Advanced Copy Features ■ Collate Copy System Monitor You can copy documents collated into sets arranged in page order. This feature can be used with both “Two-Sided Copying” (see p. 2-3) and “2 on 1 Combination” (see p. 2-4) at the same Reports and Lists time.
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Advanced Fax ■ Features Two-Sided Copying Two-sided copying enables you to make two-sided copies from Advanced Copy one-sided documents. This feature can be used together with Features both “Collate Copy” (see p. 2-2) and “2 on 1 Combination” (see p. 2-4). System Monitor Two-Sided Copying Reports and Lists...
Advanced Fax ■ Features 2 on 1 Combination 2 on 1 combination automatically reduces two documents to fit Advanced Copy on LTR or A4 size paper. This feature can be used with both Features “Collate Copy” (see p. 2-2) and “Two-Sided Copying” (see p.
Advanced Fax Features Canceling Copy Jobs Advanced Copy Features Cancel an ongoing job as follows. ■ System Monitor Canceling a Job While Scanning Press [Stop/Reset]. Reports and Lists ■ Canceling a Job While Printing Troubleshooting Press [Stop/Reset]. C A N C E L Appendix <...
Advanced Fax Features 3 System Monitor Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Checking Job and Machine Status ... 3-2 Checking Print Status ... 3-2 Checking Print and Scan Counts... 3-2 Checking and Deleting Documents Stored in Memory ...
Advanced Fax Features Checking Job and Machine Status Advanced Copy Features System monitor enables you to view and print the transmission/reception results, check remaining memory, monitor the status of fax, and check print and scan counts. System Monitor ■ Checking Print Status Reports and Lists You can check and delete the print jobs sent from a computer.
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Advanced Fax ■ Features Checking and Printing Transmission/ Reception Results Advanced Copy Features Press [System Monitor]. System Monitor Use [ then press [OK]. Use [ Reports and Lists transmission/reception result. The following items are displayed: Troubleshooting – Transaction number (60 down to 01, from the newest to the oldest) –...
Advanced Fax Features 4 Reports and Lists Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Summary of Reports and Lists ... 4-2 Printing Reports Automatically ... 4-3 TX REPORT ... 4-3 RX REPORT... 4-4 ACTIVITY REPORT...
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Advanced Fax Features Summary of Reports and Lists Advanced Copy Features The machine can generate the following reports and lists. For how to print reports, see “Printing Reports Automatically,” on p. 4-3, and “Printing Reports and Lists Manually,” on p. 4-6. System Monitor TX REPORT Reports and Lists...
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Advanced Fax Features Printing Reports Automatically Advanced Copy Features TX REPORT, RX REPORT, and ACTIVITY REPORT can be set to print automatically. System Monitor ■ TX REPORT Reports and Lists Press [Additional Functions]. Use [ Troubleshooting SETTINGS>, then press [OK]. Use [ then press [OK].
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Advanced Fax Features ● RESULT: Result of transaction – OK: Transmission successful Advanced Copy – NG: Transmission failed Features – STOP: Transmission manually canceled before completion System Monitor – MEM.FULL: Memory became full during transmission – NO ANSWER: Call not answered –...
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Advanced Fax Features ● RESULT: Result of transaction – OK: Reception successful Advanced Copy – NG: Reception failed Features – STOP: Reception manually canceled before completion System Monitor – MEM.FULL: Memory became full during reception ● Error code: For descriptions of error codes, see Chapter 11, “Troubleshooting,”...
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Advanced Fax Features Printing Reports and Lists Manually Advanced Copy Features For information on each report or list, see “Summary of Reports and Lists,” on p. 4-2. System Monitor Press [Additional Functions]. Use [ Reports and Lists SETTINGS>, then press [OK]. Use [ Troubleshooting then press [OK].
Error indicator will turn off, and the LCD will return to the standby mode. If the Error indicator remains flash, turn off the main power switch, and contact Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center. Next...
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Advanced Fax Features Nothing appears in the LCD. Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Is the power cord plugged in securely? Check that the power cord is securely plugged into the machine and into the wall outlet. If the machine is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is plugged in and turned on.
Advanced Fax Features Paper Feeding Problems Advanced Copy Features Paper does not feed properly. System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Multiple sheets feed together into the machine. Table of Contents Index Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure the paper is correctly loaded. (See “Set Up the Paper Cassette and Load Paper,”...
Advanced Fax Features Faxing Problems Advanced Copy Features ■ Sending Problems System Monitor Cannot send a fax. Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Did you just turn on the machine? Wait for a while. After turning on the machine, the machine cannot scan documents immediately.
Advanced Fax Features Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Did you dial the correct number? Check that you have the correct number. Is the machine in the Sleep mode? Press [Energy Saver] to take the machine out of the Sleep mode.
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Advanced Fax Features Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Did the recipient’s machine answer within 35 seconds (after all automatic redialing attempts)? Ask the recipient to check the machine. For an overseas call, add pauses to the registered number.
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Advanced Fax Features Faxes sent from the machine are spotted or dirty. Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Documents are printed out in a reduced size on the recipient’s machine. Table of Contents Index Is the recipient’s machine working properly? Check the machine by making a copy.
Advanced Fax Features Errors occur frequently while sending. Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Cannot redial with [Redial/Pause]. Troubleshooting Appendix Entering the fax number is required again after pressing [Start]. Table of Contents Index Are the telephone lines in poor condition, or do you have a bad connection? Check if there is a device nearby that interferes with signal transmission (e.g., microwave oven).
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Advanced Fax Features Cannot receive a fax automatically. Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Is the machine set to receive automatically? For the machine to receive faxes automatically, receive mode must be set to <FaxOnly>, <AnsMode>, <DRPD>...
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Advanced Fax Features No automatic switching between telephone and fax calls. Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Is the machine set to switch automatically between telephone and fax calls? For the machine to switch between fax and telephone calls automatically, the receive mode must be set to <AnsMode>, <DRPD>...
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Advanced Fax Features Cannot receive a document manually. Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Is the machine set to receive manually? For the machine to receive faxes manually, the receive mode must be set to <MANUAL>. (See “Setting the Receive Mode,”...
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Advanced Fax Features Faxes do not print. Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Have you removed the sealing tape from the toner cartridge? Make sure you remove the sealing tape from the cartridge.
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Advanced Fax Features Received faxes print blotched or unevenly. Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Are the telephone lines in poor condition, or do you have a bad connection? Error Correction Mode (ECM) should eliminate such problems.
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Advanced Fax Features Errors occur frequently while receiving. Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Are the telephone lines in poor condition, or do you have a bad connection? Check if there is a device nearby that interferes with signal reception (e.g., microwave oven).
Advanced Fax Features Copying Problems Advanced Copy Features Cannot make copies. System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Have you removed the sealing tape from the toner cartridge? Make sure you remove the sealing tape from the cartridge.
Advanced Fax Features Printing Problems Advanced Copy Features Nothing prints. System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Is the power cord plugged in securely? Check that the power cord is securely plugged into the machine and into the wall outlet. If the machine is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is plugged in and turned on.
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Advanced Fax Features Printout is skewed. Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Paper jams occur. Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure the paper is correctly loaded in the machine. (See “Set Up the Paper Cassette and Load Paper,”...
Advanced Fax Features Telephone Problems Advanced Copy Features Cannot dial. System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Is the telephone cable connected properly? Make sure the cable is connected properly. (See “Connect Telephone Cables,” in the Starter Guide.) Is the power cord plugged in securely? Check that the power cord is securely plugged into the machine and into the wall outlet.
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Advanced Fax Features 6 Appendix Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Reports and Lists Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index Glossary ... 6-2 Index ... 6-8 Back Previous Next...
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Advanced Fax Features Glossary Advanced Copy Features System Monitor Activity Report A journal of the machine’s fax transactions, both sent and received. Reports and Lists Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) The device included in the machine that feeds the document being faxed or copied, or scanned into the machine. Troubleshooting Automatic redialing When the receiving fax machine is busy or does not answer, or...
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Advanced Fax Features Document Advanced Copy The sheet of paper containing the data that you send to, or Features receive from a machine. DRPD System Monitor This receive mode allows the machine to distinguish fax and voice calls depending on the distinctive ring patterns assigned to different numbers.
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Advanced Fax Features G3, Group 3 fax machine Advanced Copy Defined by CCITT/ITU-T. Uses encoding schemes to transmit Features image data while reducing the amount of data that needs to be transmitted, thus reducing transmission time. G3 fax machines System Monitor can transmit one page in less than one minute.
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Advanced Fax Features One-Touch Speed Dialing Advanced Copy An automatic dialing method that allows you to dial a fax or Features telephone number by pressing a single one-touch speed dial key. One-Touch Speed Dial keys System Monitor The numbered keys on the operation panel that may be registered as single or a group of fax numbers.
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Advanced Fax Features Remote reception Activating fax reception by answering an external telephone that is not located near the machine. You need to dial a remote Advanced Copy receiving ID number to start remote reception. Features Report A document printed by the machine and containing information System Monitor about the faxes it has sent or received.
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Advanced Fax Features Tone Advanced Copy A key that allows you to temporarily switch to touch-tone from Features pulse dialing. In some countries, on-line data services may require that you use tone dialing. System Monitor Toner A black, resin coated powder contained in the toner cartridge. The machine applies the toner to the surface of the photosensitive drum inside the machine via an Reports and Lists...
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Advanced Fax Features Index Advanced Copy Features Symbols & Numerics System Monitor 1-TOUCH LIST 4-2 Reports and Lists ACTIVITY REPORT 4-2, 6-2 Printing automatically 4-5 Additional Fax Modes 1-15 Troubleshooting Address Book 1-3 LIST 1-3 SEARCH 1-3 Appendix AnsMode 1-8 Additional Settings 1-9 Broadcasting 1-15, 6-2 Canceling...
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