Canon B140 - Manuals

4 MA K ING CO PIES 4 4-1 MAKING COPIES 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. If you make copies of multiple documents at a time, the number of pages the fax can scan into memory ...

5 SENDI NG DO CUMENTS 5 5-1 SENDING DOCUMENTS Preparing to send a document Before you send a document, see Chapter 3: DOCUMENTS AND PAPER. Adjusting the quality of your documents _________ K Setting the scanning resolution Resolution is a measure of the fineness or clarity of a printout. Low resolut...

6 RECEIVI N G DOC U MEN T S 6 6-1 RECEIVING DOCUMENTS D ifferent ways to receive a document Your fax provides you with several modes for receiving documents. To determine which mode best suits your requirements, see the table below. Receive Mode Main Use Operation Requirements Details FAX ONLY MODE ...

7 US ING TH E B U IL T-IN AN S WER ING MA CHI NE (TA M MODE) (FA X -B140 o n ly ) 7 7-1 USING THE BUILT-IN ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM MODE) (FAX-B140 only) Recording the outgoing message Before you use TAM MODE, you must record an outgoing message. Use the microphone on the operation panel to record you...

8 SETTI NG S A N D AC TIVITY RE P O RTS 8 8-1 SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS Selecting a menu The USER SETTINGS, REPORT SETTINGS, TX SETTINGS, RX SETTINGS, PRINTER SETTINGS, SYSTEM SETTINGS, and TAM SETTINGS* menus allow you to customise the way your fax works. Each menu contains settings that contro...

9 SOL U T IONS TO COMMON PROB L E MS 9 9-1 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Clearing jams Jams in the document tray ___________________ When a document jams or misfeeds in the document tray, OPEN COVER and SEE FIG. 1 are displayed on the LCD. If the fax does not feed out the document after you press [St...

S-1 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Scanning sheet size: Width: Max. 216 mm Min. 210 mm Thickness: Max. 0.13 mm Min. 0.06 mm Effective scanning size: Width: (A4): 208 mm Effective printing size: Width: 203 mm Transmission time: G3 ECM MMR: Approx. 6 seconds* Scann...

I-1 Index t (extension phone) jack 1-5 h (handset) jack 1-4 L (telephone line) jack 1-4 A AC power cord, connecting 1-6Access type, registering 1-13ACTIVITY REPORT description 8-8printing 8-7setting 8-3 Adaptor, B.T. 1-1ALARM VOLUME setting 8-2ALT OUTGOING MSG (Alternative outgoing message) descript...

9-3 9 SOL U T IONS TO COMMON PROB L E MS Periodic cleaning Your fax requires little periodic maintenance. This section describes the necessary cleaning procedures for the fax. Please note the following before cleaning: • Be sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the fax. Since documents i...

9-4 K Cleaning the scanner components 4 When you are finished, close the printer cover. Be sure to close the printer cover until it locks into place. 5 Reconnect the power cord. Note • If the scanner components are dirty, the documents you send or copy will also be dirty.• Use a soft, lint-free clot...

9-5 Periodic cleaning 9 SOL U T IONS TO COMMON PROB L E MS Testing and cleaning the BJ cartridge print head __ The print head in the BJ cartridge contains nozzles through which ink is propelled onto the paper. To maintain the best possible print quality, these nozzles need to be cleaned from time to...

9-6 K Cleaning the BJ cartridge print head If your printouts become faint or streaked, or if their quality otherwise deteriorates, print the nozzle check pattern to see if the print head nozzles are operating properly (see p. 9-5). If the pattern is broken or missing, clean the BJ cartridge print he...

9-8 Troubleshooting Paper feeding problems _____________________ o Paper does not load. The multi-purpose tray may contain too many sheets. • Make sure the paper stack in the multi-purpose tray does not exceed the paper limit mark ( P ) (see p. 1-7). Paper may not be loaded correctly. • Make sure th...

9-9 Troubleshooting 9 SOL U T IONS TO COMMON PROB L E MS Faxing problems ___________________________ Sending problems o You cannot send a document. The BJ cartridge may not be installed properly. • Make sure the BJ cartridge is installed properly. Do not remove a used BJ cartridge except to replace ...

9-10 o Cannot send using Error Correction Mode (ECM). The receiving party’s fax machine may not support ECM. • If the receiving party’s fax machine does not support ECM, then the document is sent in normal mode without error checking. ECM may be disabled. • Make sure ECM is on (see ECM TX, p. 8-3). ...

9-11 Troubleshooting 9 SOL U T IONS TO COMMON PROB L E MS o The fax does not switch automatically between telephone and fax reception. The fax may not be set to switch automatically between telephone and fax reception. • For the fax to switch automatically, the receive mode must be set to FAX/TEL AU...

9-12 o Fax does not print. The BJ cartridge may not be installed properly. • Make sure the BJ cartridge is installed properly (see p. 1-9).• Be sure to remove the orange protective tape from the BJ cartridge before you install it (see p. 1-10). The BJ cartridge print head may need cleaning. • Clean ...

9-13 Troubleshooting 9 SOL U T IONS TO COMMON PROB L E MS Copying problems __________________________ o The fax does not make a copy. The BJ cartridge may need to be replaced. • Determine if the problem is with the BJ cartridge and replace if necessary (see p. 9-6). The document may not have been lo...

9-14 Print quality problems _______________________ o The print quality is not what you expect; print is not clear, is splashed, has missing dots or white streaks. The paper you are using may not be supported by the fax. • Make sure you are using the recommended paper (see p. 3-3). You may be printi...

9-15 9 SOL U T IONS TO COMMON PROB L E MS LCD messages The following messages are displayed on the LCD when the fax is performing a function or encounters an error. The error code appears in the activity report (see p. 8-7). Message Cause Action AUTO REDIAL The fax is waiting to redial the receiving...

9-19 9 SOL U T IONS TO COMMON PROB L E MS 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 fa...

8-3 Selecting a menu 8 SETTI NG S A N D AC TIVITY RE P O RTS REPORT SETTINGS TX SETTINGS N ame D e scription Se ttings TX REPORT Enable/disable automatic printing of the transmission report.OUTPUT NO: Turn off the activity report feature.OUTPUT YES: Set the fax to print an activity report every time...

8-5 Selecting a menu 8 SETTI NG S A N D AC TIVITY RE P O RTS SYSTEM SETTINGS N ame D e scription Se ttings AUTO TEST PRINT Enable/disable auto test printing whenever the BJ cartridge is replaced. ON/OFF DATE SETUP Set the date format. YYYY MM/DDMM/DD/YYYYDD/MM YYYY DISPLAY LANGUAGE Set the language ...

8-7 8 SETTI NG S A N D AC TIVITY RE P O RTS 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 check the dates and times of fax transmissions and whether or not each transaction ...

7-2 Setting TAM MODE Setting TAM MODE allows you to receive telephone messages and fax transmissions while the fax is unattended. When you cancel TAM MODE, any new telephone messages will be played automatically. When TAM MODE is set and a call is received, the fax will respond as described below. 1...

7-6 Recording voice memos Use this feature when you are going out and want to leave a message for another member of the family. Use the microphone on the printer cover to record your voice memo. Only one voice memo, 30, 60, or 120 seconds*, can be recorded. If you record a new voice memo when there ...

7-7 7 US ING TH E B U IL T-IN AN S WER ING MA CHI NE (TA M MODE) (FA X -B140 o n ly ) Deleting messages -or- 1 Use [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] to select the type of message you want to delete. 2 Press [Delete]. The fax asks you to confirm that you want to delete the message. 3 Press [ : ] to delete the message. ...

7-8 Playing telephone messages Telephone messages will be played back in order from the oldest message recorded. If a voice memo has been recorded, it will be played back first. Follow the procedures below to delete all messages. 1 Press [Play]. The date and time when the telephone message was recor...

7-9 7 US ING TH E B U IL T-IN AN S WER ING MA CHI NE (TA M MODE) (FA X -B140 o n ly ) Remote control features Use these features when you call home to play back any messages you may have received. You can also use the remote control features to set TAM MODE. You must register a four-digit PIN as you...

7-10 Using remote control 1 Call home. 2 The outgoing message will be played. 3 Press [#] while the outgoing message is playing. Enter your password when you hear the beeps indicating that you should enter your password. When your password is accepted, you will hear a confirmation tone (a short seri...

7-11 Using remote control 7 US ING TH E B U IL T-IN AN S WER ING MA CHI NE (TA M MODE) (FA X -B140 o n ly ) K List of remote control commands Command Sub-command* Description 11# Play ICM 4# Repeat 6# Skip 5# Stop playback 9# Delete 19# Delete all ICM 20# Record voice memo # End recording 21# Play v...

7-12 Forwarding telephone messages This feature allows you to automatically forward telephone messages, recorded when the fax is set to TAM MODE, to a registered forwarding number. You can use remote control to access the forwarding number and listen to your telephone messages. Setting the forwardin...

7-13 Forwarding telephone messages 7 US ING TH E B U IL T-IN AN S WER ING MA CHI NE (TA M MODE) (FA X -B140 o n ly ) Setting the number of redial times _____________ 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 on p. 7-12. 2 Use [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] to select AUTO REDIAL. D Press [Start/Copy]. 3 Use [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] to select O N...

7-15 7 US ING TH E B U IL T-IN AN S WER ING MA CHI NE (TA M MODE) (FA X -B140 o n ly ) When a forwarded call is received When FWD SETTINGS is set to ON, telephone messages recorded when the fax is set to TAM MODE will be automatically forwarded to a registered forwarding number. 1 A call is received...

6-2 Setting the receive mode Once you have decided which mode is suitable for your needs, set the mode by pressing [Receive Mode]. Receiving both documents and telephone calls automatically: Fax/Tel mode __________________ If you set Fax/Tel mode, you can control precisely how the fax handles incomi...

6-3 Setting the receive mode 6 RECEIVI N G DOC U MEN T S 5 Use the numeric buttons to enter the time the fax waits before ringing when it receives a call. D Press [Start/Copy] twice. 6 Use the numeric buttons to enter the time the fax rings while waiting for someone to pick up the handset. D Press [...

6-4 Receiving documents manually: MANUAL MODE _ Receiving documents with an answering machine: ANS.MACHINE MODE (FAX-B120/B115 only) ____ Connecting an answering machine to your fax allows you to receive documents and telephone messages while you are out. K Using your fax with an answering machine F...

6-5 6 RECEIVI N G DOC U MEN T S Other features Saving ink while receiving documents __________ You can enable/disable ink-saving feature by pressing the [Ink Saver] button when the [Function] button is pressed. Receiving documents in memory while performing another task or when a problem occurs ____...

6-6 Cancelling receiving 1 Press [Function]. D Press [Polling]. D Press [Start/Copy]. 2 Dial the fax number of the fax machine you wish to poll. Use one of the dialling methods described on page 5-2. 3 Press [Start/Copy]. Your fax begins receiving the document. 1 Press [Stop]. TEL= 34567890

5-2 Sending methods___________________________ K Direct sending (see below) K Memory sending (see p. 5-3) K Manual sending (see p. 5-4) Dialling methods ___________________________ There are several methods of dialling the receiving party’s number, depending on how your fax is set up. K Regular dial...

5-3 Sending documents 5 SENDI NG DO CUMENTS Memory sending ___________________________ The fax normally uses direct sending to send your document, but you can send it with memory sending (see below). In this case, the fax quickly scans the document into memory. Then it sends the document from memory...

5-5 5 SENDI NG DO CUMENTS Cancelling sending Automatic dialling Sending a document using one-touch speed dialling or coded speed dialling numbers ______________ To use this feature you must first register numbers for one-touch speed dialling (see pp. 2-10, 2-11) or coded speed dialling (see p. 2-12)...

5-7 Automatic dialling 5 SENDI NG DO CUMENTS Sending a document using UCanTalk (FAX-B140 only) ___________________________ To use this feature you must first register the voice tags for UCanTalk (see p. 2-13). 1 Load the document face up into the document tray. See Loading documents, p. 3-2.You can ...

5-8 Special dialling Sending a document using caller history ________ If the CALLER ID setting is set to ON, the caller’s name and phone/fax number appear on the LCD when you receive a call (see p. 8-4). The fax keeps up to 20 latest caller IDs in memory. Long-distance dialling _____________________...

5-9 5 SENDI NG DO CUMENTS Redialling when the line is busy There are two methods of redialling: manual redialling and automatic redialling. This section explains these two methods. Manual redialling ___________________________ Press [Redial/Pause] to dial the last number you dialled with the numeric...

5-10 K Setting the options for automatic redialling You can set the following options for automatic redialling: • Whether or not the fax redials automatically.• The number of times the fax attempts to redial. • The time interval between redialling attempts. 1 Press [Function]. D Press [Start/Copy]. ...

5-11 5 SENDI NG DO CUMENTS Delayed sending Your fax can send a document automatically at a preset time. This allows you to take advantage of lower late-night long-distance rates offered by some telephone companies. 1 Load the document face up into the document tray. See Loading documents, p. 3-2.You...

5-12 Sending other documents while the fax is set for delayed sending ___________________________ You can send, receive, and copy other documents even when the fax is set for sending at a preset time. The fax can only register one preset sending operation at a time. To send or copy other documents a...

5-13 5 SENDI NG DO CUMENTS Sequential broadcasting Sending a document to more than one location ___ Sequential broadcasting sends one document to more than one location. You can send to a total of 60 locations as follows: • One-touch speed dialling = 9 locations • Coded speed dialling = 50 locations...

5-14 Documents stored in memory Printing a list of documents in memory __________ Your fax can print a list of documents stored in memory, along with the transaction number (TX/RX NO.) of each document. Once you know the transaction number of a document in memory, you can print it or delete it. Prin...

5-15 Documents stored in memory 5 SENDI NG DO CUMENTS Deleting a document from memory _____________ 6 Press [ : ] to print the first page only, or press [#] to print all pages of the document. The fax prints the document. 7 To continue printing other documents in memory, repeat the procedure from st...

3-2 Loading documents Problems with multipage documents____________ If you have trouble feeding multipage documents from the document tray into the fax, remove the stack and tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Then slant the stack so that its front edge is bevelled, and insert the stack into...

3-3 3 DO CUMENT S AND PA PER Paper requirements Your fax supports A4-, letter-, and legal-size paper in portrait orientation. You can use regular copier paper, cotton bond paper, or typical letterhead. Your fax does not require special ink jet paper. Always use paper without curls, folds, staples, o...

2-2 Fax controls – the operation panel The buttons on the left of the operation panel have the following two functions: • One-touch speed dialling buttons (see p. 2-10) • Special function buttons When the [Function] button is pressed, the special function buttons (function marked under each button) ...

2-4 Guidelines for entering numbers, letters, and symbols When you come to a step that requires you to enter a name or number, see the table below to determine which numeric button to press for the letter you want. K Entering letters and numbers Note After 60 seconds of no operation panel input, the...

2-5 Guidelines for entering numbers, letters, and symbols 2 PR EP A R ING T O USE YO UR F A X K Entering symbols Correcting mistakes_________________________ You can clear an entire entry by pressing [Clear]. Alternatively, follow the procedure below to correct individual letters: 3 Continue enterin...

2-6 Registering sender information Personalising your fax _______________________ K 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 machine. This information is called yo...

2-7 Registering sender information 2 PR EP A R ING T O USE YO UR F A X Registering your fax/telephone number and name _ This information appears at the top of each document you send. 3 Press [Start/Copy]. 4 Press [Stop]. Registration ends and the fax returns to standby mode. 1 Press [Function]. D Pr...

2-9 Registering sender information 2 PR EP A R ING T O USE YO UR F A X 8 Use [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] to select the week in which the summer time starts. D Press [Start/Copy]. 9 Use [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] to select DAY. D Press [Start/Copy]. 10 Use [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] to select the day of the week which the summer time st...

2-10 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 (up to 50 digits) wi...

2-11 Registering one-touch speed dialling numbers and names 2 PR EP A R ING T O USE YO UR F A X 8 • If you selected NO in step 7, proceed to step 9.• If you selected YES in step 7:After a tone, speak the party’s name into the microphone. The fax asks you to speak the party’s name again. D After a to...

2-12 Registering coded speed dialling numbers and names Use coded speed dialling to dial a fax number at the press of three buttons. A fax/telephone number up to 50 digits can be registered under each two-digit speed dialling code (01-50) and you can register up to 50 locations. You can also registe...

2-13 2 PR EP A R ING T O USE YO UR F A X Registering UCanTalk voice tags (Fax-B140 only) UCanTalk allows you to dial a number by speaking the receiving party’s name to the fax. Before you can use the UCanTalk feature, you must register voice tags.You can register a name or phrase (no longer than 3 s...

2-14 Modifying voice tags ________________________ Deleting voice tags _________________________ 6 After the tone, speak the party’s name into the microphone. The fax asks you to speak the name again. D After the tone, speak into the microphone again. • Keep background noise to a minimum to ensure r...

1-3 1 S E T T ING UP Assembling the fax Attaching components _______________________ Note For user convenience, the one-touch sheet provided with your fax (in some countries) should be fitted over the one-touch speed dialling buttons on the left of the operation panel. 1 Insert the tabs on the multi...

1-4 Making connections Connecting the telephone line, handset, and external devices____________________________ There are three jacks on the left side of the fax for connection of the following: If you only have one telephone line and plan to use the fax for receiving both fax and voice calls, you w...

1-5 Making connections 1 S E T T ING UP Ringer volume switch Adjust the volume of the ringer. Use a pen or other pointed object to adjust the switch to HIGH, LOW or OFF. 3 Connect an extension phone or answering machine* to the t jack. Note • Due to the range of specifications, Canon cannot guarante...

1-6 Connecting the AC power cord ________________ Plug the fax into a 200-240 volt AC 50/60 Hz outlet. Setting the language and country ______________ When you plug in the fax for the first time, you need to select the correct language for the LCD display and reports, and the country* of use. See pp...

1-7 1 S E T T ING UP Loading paper Paper guidelines ___________________________ • Be sure to load paper of the correct size, weight, and quantity recommended for your fax (see pp. 3-1, S-1). • Store all paper wrapped and on a flat surface until ready to use. Keep opened packs in their original packa...

1-9 1 S E T T ING UP Installing the BJ cartridge The first time you set up your fax, you have to install the BJ cartridge before you can begin receiving and copying documents. For information on replacing the BJ cartridge, see p. 9-6. Guidelines ________________________________ • Use only a Canon BX...

1-12 Setting the TEL LINE TYPE See pp. 2-2, 2-3 for the buttons on the operation panel. Dialling through a switchboard (PBX) A PBX (private branch exchange) is an on-site telephone switchboard. • If your fax is connected through a switchboard, dial an outside line access number first. Then dial the ...

1-13 Dialling through a switchboard (PBX) 1 S E T T ING UP Registering the access type and the outside line access number ____________________________ See pp. 2-2, 2-3 for the buttons on the operation panel. 1 Press [Function]. 2 Press [Start/Copy] twice. 3 Use [ 3 ] or [ 4 ] to select R-KEY SETTING...

ii Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Using this guide .............................................................. vCustomer support ........................................................... vImportant safety instructions .......................................... vi 1. SETTING UP Unpacking ..........

iii Table of Contents 3. DOCUMENTS AND PAPER Preparing documents ................................................... 3-1 Types of documents you can scan ......................................... 3-1Problem documents................................................................ 3-1 Loading document...

iv Table of Contents 6. RECEIVING DOCUMENTS Different ways to receive a document........................... 6-1Setting the receive mode ............................................. 6-2 Receiving both documents and telephone calls automatically: Fax/Tel mode ............................................

vi Copyright Copyright F 2002 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, chemica...

vii Using this guide This guide provides detailed information on how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your fax. Please read the list below to become familiar with the symbols, terms, and abbreviations used in this guide. In addition, this guide uses brackets to identify the buttons you...

viii Important safety instructions Read these safety instructions thoroughly before using your fax. K Handling and maintenance • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the fax. • Do not subject the fax to strong physical shock or vibration. • Always unplug the fax before moving or cleaning i...

ix K Location • Place the fax on a flat, stable, vibration-free surface.• Place the fax in a cool, dry, clean, well ventilated place. – Make sure the area is free from dust. – Make sure the location is not affected by extreme temperature changes, and always stays between 10° and 32.5°C. – Make sure ...