Page 1 FAX-B155 User’s Guide...
Page 2: How To Use This User's Guide
Canon and BJ are registered trademarks, and Bubble Jet is a trademark of Canon Inc. Copyright Copyrightr 2000 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.
Page 3: Welcome
The bubble jet print mechanism uses cut-sheet plain paper, so you get crisp reproductions of your fax documents and copies. The FAX-B155 has a number of features that make it ideal for small to medium-sized ofﬁces with a single telephone line.
Page 4 United Kingdom and the Republic of lreland Approval Number 607721 (UK) Your Canon FAX-B155 has been approved against the requirements of NTR3 for use in the UK and complies with the requirements of 91/263 EEC. The CE mark is applied in respect of the requirements of 73/23 EEC and 89/336 EEC.
Page 5: For Your Safety (Australia Only)
For your safety (Australia only) To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to earth.
Page 6: Precautions
Precautions General Make sure the place where you set up the fax satisﬁes the following conditions: Over 32.5°C Under 10°C Use the fax only within the following temperature and humidity ranges. Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C Ambient humidity: 10% to 80% RH (no condensation) Keep your fax out of direct sunlight, as this can damage the unit.
Page 7: Others
Never use liquids or drink beverages around the fax. Liquids spilled on the fax can cause a ﬁre or electrical shock. If you accidentally spill a liquid on the fax, unplug it immediately and call your Canon service representative. To avoid electrical shock from exposed power points, never disassemble the fax. There are no parts or switches in the fax that require adjustment.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 1. SETTING UP 2. PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX viii How to use this User’s Guide ... Welcome ... iii Features ... iii Notice for connection to telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom and the Republic of lreland ... iv For your safety (Australia only) ...
Page 9 Table of Contents 3. HANDLING DOCUMENTS 4. MAKING COPIES 5. SENDING FAXES 6. RECEIVING FAXES Registering One-touch Speed Dialling numbers and names ... 36 Registering Coded Speed Dialling numbers and names ... 38 Special dialling ... 39 Registering the access type and the outside line access number ...
Page 10 Setting the fax Network ... 75 Operation for Network Switch System ... 76 Polling to receive faxes ... 77 Polling a fax machine ... 77 User menu settings ... 80 Settings ... 83 How to change a setting ... 83 Activity reports ...
Page 11 Table of Contents Speciﬁcations ...117 Appendix ...119 Document sizes ... 119 What happens when Fax/Tel Mode is selected ... 120 Glossary ...121 Index ...125...
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Page 13: Setting Up Unpacking ................................................................ Removing The Shipping Materials 2
SETTING UP Unpacking ... Removing the shipping materials ... Assembling the fax ... Attaching components ... Attaching the optional handset ... Connecting the AC power cord ... Loading the paper ... Selecting the right kind of paper ... Loading the paper ... Installing the BJ cartridge ...
Page 14: Unpacking
Unpacking As you unpack the fax, save the carton and packing material in case you want to move or ship the unit in the future. Carefully remove all items from the box. ¶ It is best to have someone hold the box while you lift the fax and its protective packaging out of the carton.
Page 15 If any of these items are damaged or missing, notify your Canon dealer immediately. Main unit Power cord* Faceplate (Attached BX-3 BJ FAX cartridge to the unit) The shape of the power cord varies depending on the country of purchase.
Page 16: Setting Up
SETTING UP Removing the shipping materials Remove the shipping materials as shown below. Remove these tapes Open the front cover Remove this tape Pull Open Be sure to also remove any shipping materials from the paper tray cover and the paper tray.
Page 17: Assembling The Fax
Assembling the fax 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 To see how the fax looks fully assembled, see Main components of the fax, p. 24. Attaching components j Paper Tray Make sure the paper lever is in the position .
Page 18: Attaching The Optional Handset
SETTING UP Attaching the optional handset* Depending on the country of purchase, the handset may be included with your fax, or may be available as an option. Please note that the shape of your handset may differ from the one shown in this section. However, both handsets have exactly the same functions and performance.
Page 19: Loading The Paper
Loading the paper Selecting the right kind of paper The quality of the paper you use affects the print quality of the fax. Using paper that meets the following speciﬁcations will ensure the best possible printing results. Use plain bond, typewriter quality without curls, folds, or rough edges. Quality 64 g/m Weight...
Page 20 SETTING UP Align the right edge of the paper stack with the right edge of the paper tray and insert it halfway into the paper tray. Insert the paper stack into the paper tray until it stops. Do not force the paper down into the fax. Note ¶...
Page 21: Installing The Bj Cartridge
Canon. Canon accepts no liability or responsibility for damages caused by the use of any cartridge other than those designated by Canon. ¶ Canon makes numerous ink cartridges; the BX-3 BJ FAX cartridge is the only one designed to be used with the FAX-B155.
Page 22: Handling The Bj Cartridge
SETTING UP Handling the BJ cartridge ¶ Leave the BJ cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to use it to prevent it from drying out. ¶ Store BJ cartridges out of the reach of children. The ink contains isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0. ¶...
Page 23: Installing The Bj Cartridge
Installing the BJ cartridge Open the front cover of the fax. Remove the print head cap from the BJ cartridge. INSTALLING THE BJ CARTRIDGE Raise the green cartridge release lever. Thickness lever Make sure the paper thickness lever is set to the paper position (left position).
Page 24 SETTING UP Insert the BJ cartridge. Align the slot in the cartridge with the yellow post in the fax. The yellow post (BJ cartridge guide) should be visible through the slot. The BJ cartridge tilts slightly to the left in the loaded position. Close the front cover of the fax.
Page 25 The fax automatically prints a test page. The fax prints a test page every time you insert a BJ cartridge. This is a test sheet designed to test the print quality of this unit. Please refer to the test patterns below. If they are not printed clearly, you may want to clean the print head of the ink cartridge.
Page 26: Connecting The Phone Line
Connect the end of the telephone cord to the jack. ¶ Users in the UK only: When you connect a telephone, be sure to connect the B.T. adaptor. Contact your Canon supplier for more information. on the rear of the B.T.
Page 27: Connecting The Optional Handset
¶ If you connect an answering machine, refer to Ans. Machine Mode, p. 21. ¶ Users in the UK only: When you connect an extension phone or answering machine, be sure to connect the B.T. adaptor. Contact your Canon supplier for more information. CONNECTING THE PHONE LINE on the rear of B.T.
Page 28: Setting The Tel Line Type
SETTING UP Setting the TEL LINE TYPE* Your fax is factory set to work with rotary pulse telephone lines**. If you have a tone line, you will need to change the telephone line setting as follows. TEL LINE TYPE cannot be set in Norway and Denmark. ** The factory setting for the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore is TOUCH TONE.
Page 29: Setting Up To Receive Faxes
Setting up to receive faxes Selecting the receiving mode Before you set up the receiving mode on your fax, you should determine how you plan to use your fax: ¶ Are you able to dedicate the use of one telephone line to the fax only to receive document transmissions from other fax machines? If yes, choose Fax Only Mode (see below).
Page 30: Fax Only Mode
When the fax is set to Fax Only Mode, it automatically receives documents whenever a call comes over the fax line. Make sure the fax is set to Fax Only Mode (see above). The fax assumes all incoming calls are from another fax machine sending a document. It receives the documents automatically. Receive Mode Fax Only Mode...
Page 31: Fax/Tel Mode
Make sure the fax is set to Fax/Tel Mode (see above). When the fax receives a call, it checks to see whether the call is from another fax machine or from a telephone. ¶ If it is a fax call, your fax automatically switches to receive mode to accept the fax.
Page 32: Manual Mode
You may want to set your fax to Manual Mode if you want to personally monitor every call, whether from a fax machine or a person. You need to have the optional handset or an extension phone connected to your fax for this mode. See pp.
Page 33: Ans. Machine Mode
Ans. Machine Mode Use Ans. Machine Mode if you have an answering machine connected to the fax. By setting this mode, you can receive documents automatically, and messages from people calling when you are out. See p. 15 for details on connecting an answering machine to your fax. j Recording the outgoing message When recording a message...
Page 34 SETTING UP Set your answering machine to answer. ¶ The fax allows the answering machine to answer, then listens for a fax tone, and switches to receive mode automatically if it detects the tone. ¶ If the fax runs out of paper or ink, it receives the document and stores it in memory.
Page 35: Preparing To Use Your Fax
PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX Main components of the fax ... 24 Front view ... 24 Rear view ... 25 Fax controls -- the Operation Panel ... 26 Registering your name and number ... 28 Moving through the main menus ... 28 Entering a number ...
Page 36: Main Components Of The Fax
Main components of the fax Front view Extension For use with legal-size documents Paper tray Automatic document feeder (ADF) Paper tray cover/ document tray Document guide Operation panel Use the operation panel buttons to operate the fax. Front cover Speaker...
Page 37: Rear View
MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE FAX Rear view 2 2 2 Power cord connector Handset jack Telephone line jack Extension phone jack...
Page 38: Fax Controls - The Operation Panel
Fax controls — the Operation Panel Function Press Report Press to print a transaction report, a list of registered numbers, or a list of settings. Send Options Press to select a transmission mode. Cleaning Press to clean the BJ cartridge print head. Press to access an outside line.
Page 39 LCD Display Displays messages and prompts during operation. Displays selectable functions, numbers, and names when registering information. Receive Mode Volume Coded Dial Function Hook Start/Copy Hook Hook Press to engage or disengage the telephone line (hands-free dialling). Start/Copy Start/Copy Press to start sending, receiving and copying. This button is also used for data entry operations.
Page 40: Registering Your Name And Number
Registering your name and number You should now register the time, date, and your name and fax number, which will appear at the top of every page you send. Moving through the main menus The fax includes a menu system that you use to register information and select fax and telephone operations.
Page 41: Entering A Number
After selecting or entering a value, press [Start/Copy]. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as needed. When the operation is complete, press [Stop]. Registration ends and the fax returns to standby mode. Note After 60 seconds of no operation panel input, the fax returns to standby mode and any unregistered changes are lost.
Page 42: Entering A Name
] to switch to lowercase or uppercase entry mode. ¶ Press the numeric button repeatedly until the character you want appears in the display. For example, to enter Canon 1: Press the appropriate numeric button repeatedly until the desired character appears.
Page 43 The next character is a digit. Press the numeric button corresponding to the digit. (For digits other than 0 and 1, press repeatedly until the digit appears.) Press [1] once. Canon _ 1 After entering a name, press [Start/Copy]. ¶ You can enter up to 16 characters in a name.
Page 44: Personalising Your Fax
PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX Personalising your fax j Identifying your documents When sending a document, you can have your fax number and your name (known as your ID), and the current date and time printed out by the receiving fax. This information is called your TTI (Transmit Terminal Identiﬁcation) and appears at the top of the faxed document in small type.
Page 45: Registering The Date And Time
Registering the date and time Follow the steps below to set the date and time for your fax. The date and time appear in the LCD display as well as on the documents you send. Press [Function]. Wait a second for TEL REGISTRATION to appear.
Page 46: Registering Your Telephone/Fax Number And Name
PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX Enter the time using the numeric buttons. Set the time using the 24-hour clock system. Precede single digits with a zero. Example: 07:30 = 7:30 a.m. 17:05 = 5:05 p.m. Press [Start/Copy] when you ﬁnish entering the new time.
Page 47 DATA ENTRY OK 1 sec. USER NAME Start/Copy CANON FA_ X Start/Copy DATA ENTRY OK Stop 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2...
Page 48: Registering One-Touch Speed Dialling Numbers And Names
Registering One-touch Speed Dialling numbers and names The quickest way to dial a fax number is to use One-touch Speed Dialling. This allows you to dial a number by pressing a single button. Before you can use One-touch Speed Dialling, you must register the receiving number with your fax.
Page 49 REGISTERING ONE-TOUCH SPEED DIALLING NUMBERS AND NAMES Press [Start/Copy] to register the number. Wait a second for 1-TOUCH SPD NAME to appear, followed by 03=_. Enter the party’s name (up to 16 characters) using the numeric buttons. See Entering a name, p. 30. Correct errors by pressing [Clear] and re-entering the name.
Page 50: Registering Coded Speed Dialling Numbers And Names
Registering Coded Speed Dialling numbers and names Use Coded Speed Dialling to dial a fax number at the press of three buttons. Each two-digit (01-20) Coded Speed Dialling number can contain a fax number. You can register up to 20 locations with each number containing up to 50 digits.
Page 51: Special Dialling
Special dialling This section explains how to dial through a switchboard, dial long distance numbers, register your number to an outside line and conﬁrm a dial tone. j Dialling through a switchboard (PBX) A PBX (private branch exchange) is an on-site telephone switchboard. ¶...
Page 52: Registering The Access Type And The Outside Line Access Number
PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX Registering the access type and the outside line access number When the fax is connected to a PBX or other telephone switching system, you can register the access type and outside access line number under the [R] button. Once you have registered them, you simply need to press [R] before dialling a fax or telephone number.
Page 53 If you chose PREFIX in step 5, enter the outside line access number (up to 19 digits) using the numeric buttons and then press [Redial/Pause]. Press [Start/Copy]. Press [Stop]. Note If you want to use the [05] button for One-touch Speed Dialling instead of using it for registering the access type and outside line access number, follow steps 1 to 3.
Page 54: Using Alternative Telephone Networks (Uk Only)
The procedures described in this chapter show you how to use your fax with these Services of Cable and Wireless Communications Limited. For details on using your fax with alternative telephone services, contact your Canon authorised representative. Attaching the M label Before operating the fax, attach the M label as shown below.
Page 55 Use [ ] or [ ] to select M-KEY SETTING. Press [Start/Copy]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select ON. Press [Start/Copy] twice. Enter the access code (up to 19 digits) using the numeric buttons. Press [Redial/Pause]. Press [Start/Copy] twice. Enter the ID code (up to 19 digits) using the numeric buttons.
Page 56: Sending With A Registered Long-Distance Service
PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX Note If you want to use the [10] button for One-touch Speed Dialling instead of using it for registering an alternative telephone network, follow steps 1 to 3, pp 42 and 43. Then use the search buttons to display OFF, and press [Start/Copy].
Page 57: Registering Speed Dialling With The M Button
Registering speed dialling with the M button Follow this procedure to enter your access code and ID code when you register a number for One-touch or Coded Speed dialling. This allows you to send documents over the Services provided by Cable and Wireless Communications Limited at the press of one or a few buttons.
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Page 59 HANDLING DOCUMENTS Preparing documents ... 48 Types of documents you can scan ... 48 Loading the document ... 49 Setting the resolution and density ... 51...
Page 60: Preparing Documents
Preparing documents Types of documents you can scan j Size The fax can scan standard A4, letter, or legal size documents. j Thickness Each sheet of the document should be of the same thickness and between 0.08 mm and 0.13 mm thick with a paper weight between 75 g/m j Effective image size The actual scanned image size for the fax is shown below.
Page 61: Loading The Document
Loading the document For a multipage document, tap the document on a ﬂat surface to even the stack. You can load up to 20 A4 or letter size sheets, or 10 legal size sheets at a time into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
Page 62: Adding Pages To The Document
HANDLING DOCUMENTS j Adding pages to the document You can load up to 20 A4 or letter size sheets, or 10 legal size sheets at a time into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). For longer documents, wait until the twentieth sheet has started feeding, then load up to 20 more sheets (10 for legal size).
Page 63: Setting The Resolution And Density
Setting the resolution and density You can control the resolution and density of the fax reproduction when sending or copying documents. j What is resolution Resolution deﬁnes the quality of the document reproduction. STANDARD is enough for most text documents. Documents with very ﬁne print should be set to FINE. Documents with photographs should be set to PHOTO.
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Page 65: Making Copies
MAKING COPIES Copying documents ... 54...
Page 66: Copying Documents
Copying documents One of the convenient features of the fax is its ability to make high quality copies. You can make up to 99 copies of one document at a time. Feed the document face-down into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). See Loading the document, p.
Page 67 SENDING FAXES Preparing to send a document ... 56 Sending methods ... 56 Dialling methods ... 56 Sending documents ... 57 Direct Sending ... 57 Manual Sending ... 57 Automatic Dialling ... 58 Memory Sending ... 59 Cancelling Sending ... 60 Redialling ...
Page 68: Preparing To Send A Document
Preparing to send a document Before you send a document please refer to: ¶ Types of documents you can scan, p. 48. ¶ Loading the document, p. 49. ¶ Adding pages to the document, p. 50. ¶ Setting the resolution and density, p. 51. Sending methods j Direct Sending (See p.
Page 69: Sending Documents
Sending documents Direct Sending To scan and transmit a document one page at a time without storing it in memory ﬁrst, follow the steps below. This procedure is called Direct Sending . Use Direct Sending if you want to visually conﬁrm that the fax scans the document. Each page is scanned as it is sent.
Page 70: Automatic Dialling
[Coded Dial] and re-enter the code. ¶ If an error message appears on the LCD, correct the error and press [Stop]. If necessary, refer to Frequently asked questions, p. 106. FINE CANON FAX 1 sec. 12345678999 Coded Dial CANON FAX 1 sec.
Page 71: Memory Sending
Clearing document jams, p. 62. Then try dividing the document into several sections and sending each section individually, or send using Direct Sending or Manual Sending. See p. 57. The deﬁnition of an A4-size page for memory storage purposes is based on the Canon FAX Standard Chart No.1.
Page 72: Cancelling Sending
SENDING FAXES Cancelling Sending To stop sending before the fax is ﬁnished, press [Stop]. Then you may need to open the operation panel to remove the document. See Clearing document jams, p. 62. Redialling j Manual To start dialling again, just press [Redial/Pause]. (When you press [Redial/Pause], the previous number dialled with the numeric buttons is redialled.) j Automatic The fax automatically redials twice* after the ﬁrst attempt at sending fails (e.g.
Page 73: Messages Displayed During Sending
ECM TX Other party’s number 7893456 Other party’s name (For some models, the other party’s name may not be CANON INC. displayed.) After the document is sent, the fax beeps once and the display tells you when the transmission has ended.
Page 74: Clearing Document Jams (Ejecting A Document From The Adf)
SENDING FAXES Clearing document jams (ejecting a document from the ADF) j Removing a jammed sheet Hold down the fax with your left hand, and gently pull the operation panel with your right hand. ¶ Do not press on the LCD display. Gently push the operation panel shut until it clicks.
Page 75: Delayed Sending
Delayed Sending Your fax can send documents automatically at a preset time. This allows you to take advantage of lower late night long-distance rates offered by some telephone companies. You can use any dialling method to dial fax numbers to send a document to up to 31 locations at a preset time.
Page 76: Sending Other Documents While The Fax Is Set For Delayed Sending
SENDING FAXES Press [Start/Copy]. Dial the other party’s fax number. ¶ You can enter the other party’s fax number using the numeric buttons, One-touch Speed Dialling (see p. 58), or Coded Speed Dialling (see p. 58). ¶ If you use the numeric buttons, press [Start/Copy] after entering the number to register it before going on to the next number.
Page 77: Cancelling Delayed Sending
Cancelling Delayed Sending Press [Function]. Wait a second for TEL REGISTRATION to appear. Press [Send Options]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select DELAYED TX. Press [Start/Copy]. Wait a second for SET TIME to appear. Press [Clear]. Press [Start/Copy]. Delayed Sending is cancelled.
Page 78: Sequential Broadcasting
You can also include one location using Regular dialling. Remember that when using regular dialling, you must press [Start/Copy] after entering the number. You can send up to 21 A4-size pages (based on the Canon FAX Standard Chart No.1-standard resolution).
Page 79 Operation for Network Switch System ... 74 Network FAX/TEL Switching (New Zealand only) ... 75 Setting the fax Network ... 75 Operation for Network Switch System ... 76 Polling to receive faxes ... 77 Polling a fax machine ... 77...
Page 80: Receiving Documents
You may want to set your fax to Manual Mode if you want to personally monitor every call, whether from a fax machine or a person. For Manual Mode, you need to have the optional handset or an extension phone connected to your fax.
Page 81: Receiving Documents In Fax Only Mode
You can set the fax to monitor all incoming calls over the fax/telephone line. When the fax receives an incoming call, it checks to see if the call is from another fax machine trying to send a document or from someone wanting to talk to you.
Page 82: Receiving Documents In Ans. Machine Mode
ﬁrst directed to the answering machine. If the call is from a person, the caller can leave a message. If the call is from a fax machine, your fax receives the document automatically. See p. 15 for instructions on how to connect the answering machine to the fax.
Page 83: Receiving Documents In Memory
Clear the jam, then press [Stop]. (See Recording paper jams, p. 101.) ¶ The fax can store up to 15 A4-size pages (based on the Canon FAX Standard Chart No.1). ¶ When the memory contains documents, the LCD displays REC’D IN MEMORY alternating with the error message.
Page 84: Printing Documents In Memory
RECEIVING FAXES Printing documents in memory Except when you run out of paper, the fax will automatically print out the contents stored in memory when you remedy the cause of the problem. If running out of recording paper caused memory reception, add recording paper and press [Stop] to begin printing the stored page(s).
Page 85: Network Fax/Tel Switching (Australia Only)
Network FAX/TEL Switching (Australia only) Telstra offers the FaxStream DUET capability. If you subscribe to this service, your line is assigned two numbers: one for fax and one for phone. When the fax number is called, the network sends a speciﬁc ringing tone which your unit recognises and automatically handles as a fax call.
Page 86: Operation For Network Switch System
When you hear the telephone call ring pattern: Pick up the handset and talk normally. If you hear a slow beep, it means the call is from a fax machine trying to send a document. Press [Start/Copy] to receive the document. If you do not pick up the handset, the fax continues to ring until the other party hangs up.
Page 87: Network Fax/Tel Switching (New Zealand Only)
Network FAX/TEL Switching (New Zealand only) Telecom N.Z. offers the FaxAbility capability. If you subscribe to this service, your line is assigned two numbers: one for fax and one for phone. When the fax number is called, the network sends a speciﬁc ringing tone which your unit recognises and automatically handles as a fax call.
Page 88: Operation For Network Switch System
When you hear the telephone call ring pattern: Pick up the handset and talk normally. If you hear a slow beep, it means the call is from a fax machine trying to send a document. Press [Start/Copy] to receive the document. If you do not pick up the handset, the fax continues to ring until the other party hangs up.
Page 89: Polling To Receive Faxes
Your fax begins receiving the document. note: If the other party is using a Canon fax machine which has the Polling ID function, ask them to set the Polling ID of their fax machine to 255 (11111111 binary number). For details on the Polling ID, refer to the other party’s fax machine manual. In all other cases the Polling ID is not a concern.
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Page 91 SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS User menu settings ... 80 Settings ... 83 How to change a setting ... 83 Activity reports ... 89 How to print a report ... 89 Activity management report ... 90 One-touch Speed Dialling list ... 91 Coded Speed Dialling list ...
Page 92: User Menu Settings
User menu settings The following illustrates the user menu settings in hierarchical order. The TEL REGISTRATION, USER SETTINGS, REPORT SETTINGS, TX SETTINGS, RX SETTINGS, FAX PRINTER, and SYSTEM SETTINGS menus comprise the items shown on the following pages. Take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the user menu settings. Function SELECT MENU TEL REGISTRATION...
Page 93 ¶ The TEL REGISTRATION menu contains the following settings. TEL REGISTRATION ¶ The USER SETTINGS menu contains the following settings. USER SETTINGS TEL LINE TYPE cannot be set in Norway and Denmark. ¶ The REPORT SETTINGS menu contains the following settings. REPORT SETTINGS ¶...
Page 94: Settings And Activity Reports
SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS ¶ The RX SETTINGS menu contains the following settings. RX SETTINGS ¶ The FAX PRINTER menu contains the following settings. FAX PRINTER ¶ The SYSTEM SETTINGS menu contains the following settings. SYSTEM SETTINGS Start/Copy Start/Copy Start/Copy ECM RX FAX/TEL SWITCH INCOMING RING...
Page 95: Settings
Settings The fax has seven sets of settings that control its various modes of operation. The settings and how to change them are described below. How to change a setting There are two basic types of settings, selectable settings and numeric entry settings. The following example shows how to make both types of changes.
Page 96 SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS Press [Start/Copy]. Use the numeric buttons to enter a new ring count, for example, 3. Press [Start/Copy]. Press [Stop] to ﬁnish registration and return to standby mode. Start/Copy DATA ENTRY OK RING COUNT 1 sec. Start/Copy DATA ENTRY OK Stop...
Page 97: User Settings
TEL REGISTRATION Factory settings are in bold. For instructions on how to change a setting, refer to How to change a setting, pp. 83 and 84. Name Description 1-TOUCH DIAL See Registering One-touch Speed Dialling numbers and names, p. 36. CODED DIAL See Registering Coded Speed Dialling numbers and names, p.
Page 98: Report Settings
SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS Name Description TEL LINE TYPE* Set the dialling method the fax uses to match the type of phone line you have. PSTN/PBX SET Sets the type of the PBX through which your fax is connected. PSTN Your fax is connected to the outside line.
Page 99 TX SETTINGS Factory settings are in bold. For instructions on how to change a setting, refer to How to change a setting, pp. 83 and 84. Name Description ECM TX Enable/disable error correction during transmission. MID PAUSE SET Set the length of the pause you insert into a dialling sequence.
Page 100: System Settings
SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS FAX PRINTER Factory settings are in bold. For instructions on how to change a setting, refer to How to change a setting, pp. 83 and 84. Name Description PAPER SIZE Select the size of the loaded fax paper. RX REDUCTION Enable/disable reduction for received faxes.
Page 101: Activity Reports
Activity reports Your fax keeps track of most of its sending and receiving operations. These operations can be printed out in the form of activity reports that can help you conﬁrm the dates and times of facsimile transmissions and whether or not each transaction was successful. How to print a report Depending on the type of report, you can have the fax print the report automatically, or you can print it directly.
Page 102: Activity Management Report
Summarises the information for the sending and receiving activities of your fax after 20 transactions. For automatic printing see ACTIVITY REPORT in REPORT SETTINGS, p. 86. 15/09/2000 10:12 FAX 321 456 7777 START TIME CONNECTION 14/09 11:55 * 3 7390602 CANON HONGKONG 11:57 * 312 228 5700 CANON INC. 12:45 * 0337582111 CANON TOKYO...
Page 103: One-Touch Speed Dialling List
SD # CONNECTION TEL [*01] 356 895 1111 [*02] 001 813 5236 7456 [*03] 516 484 1005 [*04] 3290 2644 CANON FAX CONNECTION ID CANON UK CANON INC. CANON ITALIA CANON HONGKONG CANON FAX CONNECTION ID DERIC MAY CHARLIE PARISEK...
Page 104: User's Data List
- - - - STANDARD - - - - - - - - VOL MID - - - - VOL MID - - - - - - - CANON FAX TX REPORT 0002 1516334455 CANON USA FAX 15/09 10:11 00’36...
Page 105: Rx (Receiving) Report
¶ If you set the fax to print activity reports (TX REPORT or RX REPORT) and then use Sequential Broadcasting, a Multi-activity report will be printed instead of the activity report (Sending). See TX REPORT in REPORT SETTINGS, p. 86. CANON FAX RX REPORT 0026...
Page 106: Memory Clear Report
¶ If you experience a power failure, the documents in the fax memory will be lost. As soon as power is restored and the fax is turned on again, the fax will automatically print out a list of documents that were stored in the memory at the time of the power failure. CANON FAX MEMORY CLEAR REPORT CONNECTION TEL...
Page 107: Restricting Use Of The Fax
Restricting use of the fax Use the lock feature of the FAX-B155 to prevent unauthorised use of the fax. When the lock feature is on, your fax cannot be used to send faxes without entering the registered password. To restrict access to the LOCK PHONE setting, you need to register a password. Set the password and LOCK PHONE setting as explained below.
Page 108: Changing The Access Password
SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS Enter the current four-digit access password using the numeric buttons. The password is not displayed as you enter it. Press [Start/Copy]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select ON. Press [Start/Copy]. Press [Stop]. Changing the access password Follow steps 1 to 3 on p.
Page 109: Cancelling The Restriction Setting
Cancelling the restriction setting Follow steps 1 and 2 on p. 95. Press [Start/Copy]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select LOCK PHONE. Press [Start/Copy]. Enter the current four-digit access password using the numeric buttons. The password is not displayed as you enter it. Press [Start/Copy].
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Page 111: Solutions To Common Problems
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Paper jams ...100 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) jams ... 100 Recording paper jams ... 101 Periodic care ...102 Cleaning the fax exterior ... 102 Cleaning the glass scanning window ... 102 Cleaning the printer area ... 103 Cleaning the BJ cartridge print head ...
Page 112: Paper Jams
Paper jams Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) jams j To remove a jammed document Hold down the fax with your left hand, and gently pull the operation panel with your right hand. ¶ Do not push the LCD display. Gently push the operation panel shut until it clicks.
Page 113: Recording Paper Jams
Recording paper jams j To remove jammed paper Remove the paper tray cover. Open the front cover. Close the front cover. Remove the recording paper. Pull the sheet out slowly from the top or bottom. Load the paper (see Loading the paper, p.
Page 114: Periodic Care
Periodic care Cleaning the fax exterior To keep the exterior of the fax clean, gently wipe the fax with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water. Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol or any other organic solvent, as it may damage the surface of the fax.
Page 115: Cleaning The Printer Area
Cleaning the printer area Clean the printer area regularly to prevent accumulation of paper dust and ink spots. j To clean the printer area Disconnect the power cord. Clean the printer area with a soft, dry cloth. Platen Roller ¶ Remove any ink mist or paper debris from the interior of the printer using a soft cloth. Clean especially well around the platen area.
Page 116: Cleaning The Bj Cartridge Print Head
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Cleaning the BJ cartridge print head To maintain the best possible print quality, the BJ cartridge print head needs to be cleaned from time to time. If you notice some degradation in the print quality, try cleaning the print head. Cleaning the print head consumes a small amount of ink.
Page 117: Replacing The Bj Cartridge
Replacing the BJ cartridge Replace the BJ cartridge when you see the message CHANGE CARTRIDGE displayed. Open the front cover of the fax. Remove the cartridge. Dispose of the BJ cartridge properly. You may want to place it in a plastic bag to keep from spilling any residual ink.
Page 118: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions Refer to this section if you experience trouble operating your fax. TRANSMITTING Cannot send a document? • Is the fax set for the type of telephone line in use (pulse/tone)? If you have a pulse line, be sure the fax is set for pulse dialling. If you are not sure about what type of line you have, contact your local telephone company.
Page 119: Receiving
RECEIVING Cannot receive a document automatically? • Is the fax set to receive automatically? For the fax to receive automatically, the LCD must display FaxOnly , Fax/Tel or AnsMode . Press [Receive Mode] to display Fax Only Mode , Fax/Tel Mode or Ans. Machine Mode on the operation panel. See pp.
Page 120 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Print quality poor? • Are you using the correct type of paper? Be sure you are using paper that meets the paper requirements for this fax. See p. 7. • Is the fax unit’s BJ cartridge out of ink? Replace the BJ cartridge.
Page 121: Telephone
TELEPHONE Cannot dial? • Is the telephone line connected to the fax? Be sure the telephone line is correctly connected to the fax. See p. 14. • Is the fax set for the type of telephone line in use (pulse/tone)? If you have a tone line, be sure the fax is set for tone dialling.
Page 122: General
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS GENERAL Sending and receiving documents too slow? • When sending, is the document mode set to FINE or PHOTO? Before sending documents, press [Resolution] until STANDARD appears on the display. Sending will be faster, but the image will not be as clear, and photos will be reproduced in black and white only.
Page 123: Print Quality Problems
Print quality problems If the printout is unsatisfactory, consider the following suggestions: ¶ Most paper has a right side and a wrong side. If the print quality is poor, try turning the paper over and printing on the other side. ¶...
Page 124: Error Codes, Messages And Solutions
Error codes, messages and solutions The following table summarises the error codes that appear on Activity reports (see p. 89), the displayed messages and what to do for each error. Message Error Code BUSY/NO SIGNAL #005/018 CHANGE CARTRIDGE CHECK DOCUMENT #001 CHECK PRINTER CHECK REC PAPER...
Page 125 Message Error Code DOC. TOO LONG #003 HANG UP PHONE MEMORY FULL #037 MULTI TRANS. ON NO RX PAPER #012 NO TEL # #022 ERROR CODES, MESSAGES AND SOLUTIONS Cause Action It took more than 32 Divide the document and minutes to send or copy a send or copy each part document.
Page 126 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Message Error Code OUT OF RANGE PUT IN CARTRIDGE REC’D IN MEMORY REC.PAPER JAM #009 REDIALLING START AGAIN STOP KEY PRESSED TALK TIMER Cause The number you entered is out of range. The BJ cartridge is not installed.
Page 127: In Case Of A Power Failure
In case of a power failure The user data settings and registered data for One-touch Speed Dialling and Coded Speed Dialling are saved during a power failure using a built-in battery. However, documents stored in the fax memory will be deleted. If a power failure occurs or the power is turned off, the fax will automatically print a Memory Clear Report as soon as the power is turned on or the power is restored.
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Page 129: Speciﬁcations
Up to 15 A4-size pages* when receiving (standard resolution) Applicable lines: Subscriber’s telephone circuit (PSTN) Auto dial functions: One-touch Speed Dialling (Registration for 10 numbers) Coded Speed Dialling (Registration for 20 numbers) Based on the Canon FAX Standard Chart No.1, Standard mode.
Page 130 Power source: Power consumption: Operating environment: Dimensions: Weight: Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice. Type: Canon BX-3 (single cartridge ink supply) Ink colour: Black Print head: 64 bubble jet nozzles Approx. 29 ml 200-240 V/50-60 Hz Standby: Approx. 8 W 20°C room temp.
Page 131: Appendix
Document sizes The following illustrations show the maximum and minimum document sizes that can be fed into the fax. Up to a maximum of 32 minutes for sending each page or 1 m in length The actual scanned image size for the fax is shown below. The margin on either side of the sheet and the margin on the top and bottom are not picked up by the scanner.
Page 132: What Happens When Fax/Tel Mode Is Selected
What happens when Fax/Tel Mode is selected Type of call Tel. charges begin for caller. Fax listens for FAX TONE (For 8 sec.) RING START TIME (Factory setting = 8 sec.) F/T RING TIME (Factory setting = 22 sec.) If you do not pick up the telephone within Choose between: Receive and Disconnect Not all fax machines are capable of sending a FAX TONE.
Page 133: Glossary
This printing method provides a fast speed. See also Unidirectional printing. Bits per second. Refers to the speed with which a fax machine sends and receives data. Bubble Jet printing An ink-jet type printing method that heats the ink to the boiling point to form a bubble.
Page 134 Glossary Ink cartridge The special type of ink cartridge used with Canon Bubble Jet fax machines. The ink cartridge for the fax includes the print head and ink. Use the BX-3 cartridge only. Jack The telephone receptacles on your wall or in...
Page 135 One-touch Speed Dialling buttons The buttons numbered 01 to 10 on the right of the operation panel, each of which may be registered as a fax or telephone number. Once a number is registered, you press one button to dial the entire number. Pause A timing entry required for registering certain long distance numbers and for dialling out...
Page 136 Timed Sending Setting the fax to transmit documents at a preset time in the future. See also Delayed Sending. Tone/pulse setting The ability to set the fax to match the telephone dialling system your telephone line uses: touch-tone or rotary pulse. Tone A button that allows you to temporarily switch to touch-tone from pulse dialling.
Page 137: Index
Activity management report automatic print out of, 86 explanation, 90 Activity report automatic print out of, 86 errors and, 112 explanation, 89, 92, 93 turning on/off, 86 Adding pages when sending, 50 Adjusting pause time, 39, 87 Alarm volume of, 85 Answering machine connecting, 15 receiving documents and, 70...
Page 138 cartridge. See Bubble-Jet cartridge Ink saver function, 86, 88 Installing answering machine, 15 Bubble-Jet cartridge, 11 extension phone, 15 paper, 7 Jack answering machine, 15 extension phone, 15 telephone line, 14 Jams document, 62, 100 paper, 62, 100, 101 Lightening documents, 51, 85 Loading paper, 7 Manual receiving, 20, 68...
Page 139 Sending Activity report when, 92 adding pages while, 50 at a preset time, 63 clearing document jams when, 62 darkening documents when, 51, 85 Delayed, 63 Direct, 57 documents with ﬁne lines, 51 documents with photos/illustrations, 51 ECM, 87 feeding documents for, 49 lightening documents when, 51, 85 Manual, 57...
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Canon B155 User Manual

How to Use this User's Guide

Welcome

For Your Safety (Australia Only)

Precautions

Unpacking

1 Setting up

Assembling the Fax

Loading the Paper

Installing the BJ Cartridge

Connecting the Phone Line

Setting up to Receive Faxes

2 Preparing to Use Your Fax

Main Components of the Fax

Fax Controls - the Operation Panel

Registering Your Name and Number

Registering One-Touch Speed Dialling Numbers and Names

Registering Coded Speed Dialling Numbers and Names

Special Dialling

Using Alternative Telephone Networks (UK Only)

Preparing Documents

4 Making Copies

Copying Documents

5 Sending

Preparing to Send a Document

Sending Documents

Delayed Sending

Sequential Broadcasting

Receiving Documents

Network FAX/TEL Switching (Australia Only)

Network FAX/TEL Switching (New Zealand Only)

Polling to Receive Faxes

User Menu Settings

7 Settings and Activity Reports

Settings

Activity Reports

Restricting Use of the Fax

8 Solutions to Common Problems

Paper Jams

Periodic Care

Frequently Asked Questions

Print Quality Problems

Error Codes, Messages and Solutions

In Case of a Power Failure

Speciﬁcations

Appendix

Glossary

Index

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