Muratec F-65 - Manuals

We’ve divided these operating instructions into three sections. • “Getting started” (see page 1.1) covers only what you absolutely have to know to use your machine immediately. • “Beyond the basics” (see page 2.1) provides more details. When you have time, look through it to learn more about your ma...

What’s in these operating instructions Note: Each section also contains its own (more abbreviated) table of contents, as well. Getting started What’s in this section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 A quick introduction to fax . . . . . . . . ...

Getting started A quick and friendly trip through the basics of your Muratec fax machine

1.1 Getting started A quick introduction to fax in general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Take it out of the packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 What are all the parts? . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

The drawing below shows what should be included in the packaging: * These parts are installed in the fax machine.** This ferrite core will be used with an RS-232C cable if you decide to use the PC - FAX feature (see page 2.50). The RS-232C cable is not included with this fax machine. Your fax machin...

1.6 Getting started Pick an installation spot first Where should you install your fax machine? The location should be:• Clean — Dust buildup can damage your machine. • In the open — Allow at least 12 inches of clearance around your machine. Never cover the machine. Its vents must be able to “breathe...

Attaching the paper-handling parts 1 Attach the document hopper byinserting its two pegs at aslightly upward angle into theappropriate holes. 2 Attach the document separatorinto the appropriate holes, asshown. Plug in and power up 1 Plug one end of the curled handset cord into the HANDSET jack on th...

1.9 Getting started 2 To change the setting, press or once or twice until the paper size you are loading appears. In this example, we chose legal-sized paper. 3 Press ENTER to save the setting. Adjust the monitor speaker’s volume To adjust the volume of the monitor speaker: Note: You cannot set the ...

1.11 Getting started When you install a new ink film Important: Use this setting only when you are installing a new ink film.Your fax machine indicates the ink film remaining by pressing FILM (see page 1.5) to let you know when it needs to be replaced. So, whenever you install a new inkfilm, you mus...

EasyStart is already installed on your fax machine. Use it to guide you in enteringthe bare-bones settings required for normal operation. If necessary, you can alwaysmake changes to these settings later. Important: Before beginning EasyStart, be sure you have correctly installed your machine and loa...

Use the numeric keypad to enter your fax number. To put in a dash for easierreading, press DIALING OPTIONS once. The number may contain up to 20 char- acters (numbers and dashes). Note: If you make a mistake, press CANCEL to erase to the left. Or, if you want to change just one character in the numb...

Some guidelines How big — and small — your pages can be You can fax a piece of paper as small as a notepad sheet or nearly 3 feet long!To be precise, the acceptable dimensions (width × length) are: S INGLE - SHEET TRANSMISSION M ULTIPLE - SHEET TRANSMISSION Document thickness: 0.06 to 0.13 mm Note: ...

1.16 Getting started Contrast Setting the contrast allows you to compensate for any excessive lightness or dark-ness in the documents you send or copy.You have three choices:• Normal — Suited to most documents.• Light — Lightens up overly dark, “muddy” original documents.• Dark — Darkens weak, “wash...

1.17 Getting started How to insert a document 1 Adjust the document guides by sliding them to the left or right to fit the docu-ment(s) you are faxing. Your fax machine’s automatic document feeder ( ADF ) will hold up to 30 pages. 2 If you are sending a multi-page document,“fan” the pages slightly. ...

1.18 Getting started 3 Dial the fax number.• Enter the fax number by using the numeric keypad and then press START . … or …• Use one-touch dialing (see page 2.8).… or …• Use speed-dial dialing (see page 2.10).… or …• Use the EasyDail directory (see page 2.13). 4 Now, everything is up to the machines...

1.19 Getting started If the call doesn’t go through: redialing Automatic redialing If you dialed without using either the monitor speaker or the handset and the faxcall fails, your machine automatically redials the call.While your machine is waiting to redial, the LCD shows: While in this Auto Redia...

1.20 Getting started Canceling a document while sending it To cancel a transmission in progress: 1 Press STOP . • If you are using a non-memory transmission, press STOP two or three times until the machine returns to standby mode. The document will finish feed-ing through the ADF . • If you are usin...

Different ways to get the job done Reception modes Your fax machine has four different reception modes — Tel Ready, Fax Ready,Tel/Fax Ready and Ans/Fax Ready — each of which we’ll explain in a moment.We’ll also give you an idea of which one you should use, depending upon your setup. Answering calls ...

Tel/Fax Ready mode Use it if: You use your machine not only as a fax but also as a telephone. In this mode: Your fax machine answers each incoming call after a certain num- ber of rings (see page 2.4) and if you receive a voice call, alerts youwith a special ring. The Tel/Fax Ready reception mode is...

1.23 Getting started Ans/Fax Ready mode Use it if: You are using an answering machine connected directly to your faxmachine. In this mode: An answering machine externally connected to your fax machine answers each incoming call. If a voice call comes in, the answeringmachine will begin to record the...

You can make copies from your fax machine by using either the feeder or themachine’s memory. Copying from feeder Use this mode to make a single copy. Note: When you make a copy from the feeder, you cannot select the normal resolu- tion. To make a copy from feeder: 1 Insert the document face down. Ad...

Dialing a telephone number 1 Pick up the handset. You will hear a dial tone. 2 Dial the number by the using numeric keypad.… or …• Use the one-touch dialing. (See “One-touch phone dialing,” on page 2.8.)… or …• Use the speed-dial. (See “Phoning via speed-dial,” on page 2.10.)… or …• Use the EasyDail...

Beyond the basics We’ve covered the “musts.” Now, let’s explore the goodies.

Beyond the basics The EasyStart feature guided you through the “just-gotta” settings on your machine.In the next few pages, we will cover other settings in more detail. Setting up for scans You can set parameters for how your fax machine scans documents:• Primary resolution mode — Gives you four way...

Setting the print parameters You can set two parameters for printing received fax messages:• Print reduction rate• Reduction margin Print reduction rate Print reduction lets you set the machine to reduce a large incoming document to asize which will fit on your paper. Copy reduction lets you reduce ...

Beyond the basics 2.4 Setting the copy parameters You can set two parameters for copying:• Copy reduction rate — Works the same way as the print reduction rate (see page 2.3 for more details). • Reduction margin — Serves the same purpose as the reduction margin for print- ing (see page 2.3 for more ...

1 Press PROGRAM , J , 0, 8. The LCD shows: 2 Press ENTER . The LCD shows the current ECM setting: If the setting you see is acceptable, skip to step 4.If not, go on to step 3. 3 To change the setting, press or once or twice until the setting you want appears. In this example, we chose Off. 4 Press E...

Beyond the basics 2.6 Setting the language While English is the language which your machine initially uses to display messagesand print reports, you can set it to “speak” French or Spanish, too! To make the change from one language to the next, press PROGRAM , #. ¿Qué es? — or, What is it? If you ar...

Your fax machine’s autodialer stores your most frequently called phone and faxnumbers so you don’t have to remember them. The autodialer also makes it easy todial even the most complicated international calls! Autodialer basics How do you autodial? There are two kinds of autodialer numbers. The diff...

Using one-touch numbers As indicated previously, your fax machine will store up to 15 one-touch numbers byusing the keys marked A – O . Entering or changing a one-touch number Important: To erase a number, see “Erasing a one-touch number” (next page). 1 Press PROGRAM , A , 1. 2 Press ENTER . Dependi...

Beyond the basics 2.9 10 Press ENTER to save the setting. The LCD will display the next one-touch number. If you do not want to enter any more one-touch numbers, press STOP to finish. If you do want to enter another one-touch number, go back to step 3.If you do want to enter this one-touch number, g...

5 Press ENTER . The LCD shows: Important: If you want to quit without erasing the one-touch number you have selected, press PROGRAM . The fax will return to step 3. 6 Press ENTER to erase the number. To erase another one-touch number, repeat steps 3–6. Or press STOP to return to standby mode. Printi...

8 The LCD now displays: then it will show either: or The machine is now prompting you for a name — a Location ID — so you will be able to find it easily in the EasyDial directory (see page 2.13). If you don’t want to enter or change this number’s Location ID , skip to step 10. If you do want to ente...

Beyond the basics 2.12 Phoning via speed-dial To dial a phone call using a speed-dial number: 1 Obtain a dial tone by doing one of the following:• Lifting the handset • Press MONITOR / CALL to use the monitor speaker 2 Press SPEED DIAL / TEL INDEX . The LCD shows: 3 Use the numeric keypad to enter t...

EasyDial directory dialing The EasyDial directory dialing feature makes your autodialer even more like anelectronic phone book. EasyDial sorts and displays numbers alphabetically accord-ing to their Location ID s, so you can easily find them and dial them. When the name you want appears, you just pr...

Beyond the basics 2.14 Delayed transmission Take advantage of lower evening and weekend long-distance rates with delayedtransmission. Your fax machine can store up to 30 delayed commands, each ofwhich you can program up to 31 days in advance. Important: If you program a full 30 delayed transmission ...

Reviewing or canceling delayed commands If you have stored a delayed command in your fax machine, it will hold it in mem-ory until it either completes the command successfully or reaches its maximumnumber of redial attempts (see page 1.19). Your machine can store up to 30 delayedcommands. It identif...

Beyond the basics 2.16 Broadcasting The basics of broadcasting The fastest way to fax one document to many recipients is broadcasting. You canuse broadcasting from any function requiring the entry of a fax number!That means you can perform delayed broadcasting (see right column) and evenbroadcasting...

Relay broadcast initiation Relay broadcasting is a powerful function that takes advantage of a remote “hub” toreduce your total communication costs.A “hub” fax machine is one to which you send a document, which in turn relays it toother machines which you do not actually call. The “hub” performs a r...

Beyond the basics 2.19 Polling Polling allows someone to fax a document to you without the other person having tomake (and pay for) the call. Your machine can perform:• Regular polling — Retrieves a document from the remote fax machine.• Sequential polling — Retrieves a document from several remote ...

Beyond the basics 2.20 Important: Do not insert a comma after the last fax number. Note: If you enter characters by mistake, just press CANCEL to clear them before proceeding. 6 To perform the sequential polling now, skip to step 10.To perform delayed sequential polling, proceed to step 7. 7 Press C...

Beyond the basics 2.21 F -code communication F -code: an introduction The ITU - T , part of the United Nations agency that maintains international telecom- munications standards (see the Glossary that begins on page 3.16), has now createda fax industry standard for using sub-addressing and password-...

Erasing an empty F -code box Important: You can only erase an empty F -code box. If the F -code box is holding any documents, you must first clear each document from the box. Youcan clear the F -code box by printing the documents it holds (see next page). To erase an empty F -code box: 1 Press PROGR...

Printing a document received in an F -code box When your machine receives a document via ITU - T sub-addressing from another fax machine, your machine will print a message alerting the person for whom the docu-ment is intended. Then the person has a certain number of days in which to printout the me...

then it will show: Note: If you know that this subaddress does not have a password, skip to step 7. 6 Use the numeric keypad to enter the appropriate password.In this example, we enter 654321. 7 Press ENTER . The LCD shows briefly: then it will show: 8 Enter the fax number either by pressing a one-t...

Beyond the basics 2.28 Programmable one-touch keys Using the power of programmable one-touch keys The programmable one-touch keys P 1– P 5 simplify complex fax operations, letting you really tap into your machine’s power.You can “teach” these keys the following multi-step operations for one-key pres...

8 Press ENTER . The LCD shows the current day and time: 9 Instruct your fax to carry out this delayed command in one of the followingways: Option 1: Perform the command once at a certain time on a certain day ofthe month. (For example, “Do this at 5:05 PM on the 30th.”) To select this option, use th...

8 Instruct your fax to carry out this delayed command in one of the followingways: Option 1: Perform the command once at a certain time on a certain day ofthe month. (For example, “Do this at 5:05 PM on the 30th.”) To select this option, use the numeric keypad to enter the dateand time when the fax ...

9 Use the numeric keypad to enter the two-digit identifier (01–32) for the firstcall group. You can specify up to 10 separate groups for each relay broadcastinitiation. Between the entry of each new group, press COM - OPTIONS to insert a comma. Do not insert a comma after the last group number.For e...

Note: If you make a mistake or want to erase previously entered numbers, press CANCEL to erase to the left. Or to change just one character in the number, press to move the cursor to the left, or to move it to the right, to that character. Press CANCEL to erase it. Then re-enter until the number is ...

13 Instruct your fax to carry out this delayed command in one of the followingways: Option 1: Perform the command once at a certain time on a certain day ofthe month (For example, “Do this at 5:05 PM on the 30th.”)To select this option, use the numeric keypad to enter the dateand time when the fax s...

Erasing a programmable one-touch key 1 Press PROGRAM , C , 2. The LCD shows: 2 Press ENTER . The LCD shows something like: If P 1 is the key you want to erase, skip to step 4. (However, our examples from here will say “ P 3” rather than “ P 1.”) 3 Press the programmable one-touch key you want to era...

Beyond the basics Your machine’s security features can help you keep private fax documents private,avoid unwanted outside communication and even protect against unauthorized useof your machine. The key to it all: the passcode Your machine has a protection passcode system which is central to the mach...

Using your fax machine during operation protection 1 When you press any key on your machine, the LCD shows: 2 Use the numeric keypad to enter the four-digit passcode (here, we enter thepasscode we set previously; see page 2.37). If you enter the correct four-digit passcode, the machine now will let ...

9 Use the numeric keypad to enter the time (24-hour format) when securityreception should begin every day. Type over the numerals displayed.Here, we enter 17:35 (5:35 PM ): To change a digit, press to move to the left, or to move to the right, to that digit. Then, enter the correct digit. 10 Press E...

3 Use the numeric keypad to enter the four-digit passcode. In our examplehere, we enter 6296. Note: If you enter an invalid passcode, the machine’s security feature will abort the operation. 4 Press ENTER . 5 If the setting you see is acceptable, skip to step 7.If not, go on to step 6. 6 To change t...

Fax dialing from the numeric keypad while using the PIN mask Note: If the PIN mask feature is off, dial normally. If you have specified Mode 1 — use “star” power 1 Insert the document in the feeder.Adjust resolution and contrast if necessary. 2 Enter the fax number, then press the * (“star”) key and...

Setting for use with a closed network For maximum communications security, use a closed network. This limits yourmachine to faxing to and from only other Muratec fax machines with the properpasscode. Important: The passcode you use for closed network operation (and limiting polling access; see page ...

4 Press ENTER to save the setting. What you do next depends upon what you selected in step 2 or 3:• If either Off or Mode1, the machine will return to standby mode.• If either Mode2 or Mode3, proceed to step 5. 5 The LCD now asks if you want to enter a number: If you want to enter or modify a number...

Beyond the basics 2.44 Special features Your fax machine has a number of special features to make your communications eas-ier. We will cover them here. Cover page Your fax machine can store a cover page to send at the beginning of each outgoingfax. This page includes the current date and time, your ...

3 Use the numeric keypad to enter a message for the cover page. The messagecan be up to 40 characters in length. Enter the message the same way youentered your fax name during EasyStart. Let’s review the process: On the LCD , you will see the char- acter set currently available, suchas: To find a di...

Setting the Transmit confirmation reports: TCR s Your fax machine can print a transmit confirmation report after sending a fax to anyGroup 3 fax machine. What the reports tell you The TCR gives you the following information for each communication: • Remote location called• Resolution mode• Starting ...

Some telephone companies provide only a very general description — for example,“short-short-long” — of their DRD ring patterns. Fortunately, though, your fax has eight possible distinctive ring patterns for use with OneLine + DRD . One of them should work with your phone company’s DRD service. This ...

3 If someone answers at the remote fax machine, your fax machine will ringseveral times. If so, pick up the handset. In a few seconds, the line will openand you can begin your conversation. Talking first, then sending a fax To talk first and then send a fax: 1 When your phone conversation is finishe...

4 Scroll through the listings to find the one you want. You do this by pressing SPEED DIAL / TEL INDEX . Note: Do not press 2, 4, 6 or 8 on the numeric keypad. If you press 2, 4, 6 or 8, the fax machine will change to the EasyDial directory. 5 When the LCD is showing the caller- ID you want to dial,...

Beyond the basics 2.50 PC - FAX feature: fax/computer connectivity Thanks to its PC - FAX feature, your fax machine is not only a fax machine — it also can be an image scanner, and allows you to send and receive fax messages fromwithin your favorite PC-based software applications. PC - FAX feature r...

Creating the RS -232 C settings Note: If you choose the wrong RS -232 C parameters, your fax machine cannot com- municate your computer. 1 Press PROGRAM , L , 2, 2 Press ENTER . The LCD shows the fax’s RS -232 C transmission speed (baud rate) in bps (bits per second): Note: This setting is just for ...

Beyond the basics Sending/receiving faxes with your computer You can receive documents from another fax onto your computer, as well as trans-mit documents from your computer to other faxes. As with scanning, the exactprocedure for sending/receiving will vary depending upon how your computer’s faxsof...

Just in case … Just in case … Tips on how to care for your machine. and suggestions to follow in case of trouble. Also, a Glossary explains fax terms.

3.1 Clearing paper jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 Solving communications problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Caring for your fax machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Just in case … We designed your fax machine to work reliably for years. However, you may occa-sionally experience a paper jam. Here’s what to do. If an original document jams 1 Open the control panel by plac-ing your fingers on its upper leftand right corners and gently tilt-ing the cover toward you...

Occasionally during transmissions, your fax machine will encounter trouble intransmission or reception. If it does, its alarm will sound. You can identify the prob-lem with LCD messages, printed check messages and error reports. Alarm Your fax machine will sound an alarm — a series of short beeps — ...

Just in case … 3.6 Errors Your machine occasionally experiences communications errors, which may be causedby anything from lightning to telephone line interference. The fax machine at theother end of the line can also cause communication errors.Trying your call may be all that’s necessary. However, ...

Just in case … 3.7 Transmission errors T .1.1 The remote fax machine did not respond to your machine.Call someone at the remote machine. T .1.4 Someone pressed STOP at the remote unit in the middle of the hand- shake (the very first part of the fax communication, when the twounits “agree” on the set...

Just in case … With proper installation and a little maintenance, your fax machine should give youdependable service for years to come.Follow these suggestions to keep it in top form:• Always make sure your fax machine is installed according to our specifications, including using an electrical surge...

Corrective cleaning Here are some simple cleaning procedures for keeping your fax machine clean andoperating smoothly.Before you clean your fax machine, print all document received in the memory. Cleaning your fax machine 1 Unplug the power cord of your machine from the power source. 2 Moisten a sof...

Fixing unsatisfactory printout quality If you notice poor printout quality (whether on received faxes or on copies), here’swhat to do: 1 Unplug the power cord of your machine from the power source. 2 Get two soft, lint-free cloths and moisten them as follows: • One with a cleaner suitable for use on...

Just in case … General questions Q: Where do I add ink or toner to make my fax machine’s printouts darker?A: Your fax machine dose not use ink or toner. Instead, it uses a special printing technique called Film Imaging, also known as thermal-transfer printing. Toadjust the darkness of copies or tran...

Just in case … 3.12 Q: Do I have to dial a 1 for a long-distance call?A: Yes. Dialing a fax number is just like dialing any other phone number, so be sure to include any special long-distance codes or dialing pauses when dialing.Also, remember to include them when you set your autodialer numbers. Q:...

Just in case … 3.15 A4, B4, A3 — Standard stationery sizes defined by the International StandardsOrganization, an agency of the United Nations. See also Paper sizes.Autodialing — Enables user to store preprogrammed telephone numbers in theunit’s memory. Storage capability varies from unit to unit.Au...

Type: High-speed facsimile transmitter and receiver forhome and office use. Phone line: Normal Public Switched Telephone Line ( PSTN ) or equivalent. Modem speed: 14,400 bps with fallback to 12,000, 9,600, 7,200,4,800 and 2,400 bps per ITU - T , V .17, V .29 and V .27 ter. Compatibility: ITU - T Gro...

United States of America Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) information Ringer Equivalence Number ( REN s): AC REN , 1.25B; DC REN , 2.4. This facsimile machine has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits...

A Activity journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45Alphanumeric directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See EasyDialAns/Fax Ready mode . . . . ....

T his warranty is made by Muratec America, Inc. (hereafter referred to as “Muratec”). This warranty is valid only on Muratec products purchased and used in the United States of America. This warrantyapplies to the product only while owned and used by the original purchaser (“Customer”). If ownership...