Page 2 - Welcome ...
Page 3 - Trademarks; Copyright; Statement
Trademarks Muratec, the Muratec logo and all Muratec fax product names contained herein aretrademarks of Murata machinery, Ltd. and Muratec UK, Ltd.E NERGY S TAR is a registered mark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Copyright Copyright © 2000 by Murata/Muratec; all rights reserv...
Page 4 - CDRH regulation; Laser Safety Label; Safety information
i Laser Safety This is a digital machine which operates by means of a laser. There is no possibilityof danger from the laser, provided the machine is operated according to the instruc-tions in this manual.Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective hous-ing, the las...
Page 5 - Where to set up your machine; Before using your Muratec machine
ii Where to set up your machine Follow these guidelines when setting up your machine: Away from direct sunlight To avoid overheating, set up your machine awayfrom direct sunlight or a heater. Level, and vibration-free To avoid damages to the machine or injuries, set themachine up in a level, vibrati...
Page 6 - Power requirements; General Precautions
Power requirements Plug in the power cord Plug the power cord carefully and completely into awall outlet. Do not leave any portion of the electricalcord’s metal plugs exposed. Doing so could cause afire and poses a risk of electrical shock. Do not share an extension cord connector with other plugs I...
Page 7 - Storing and handling toner bottle
iv Do not put furniture or equipment on the power cord Do not put anything on or over the electrical powercord, and do not route the power cord under rugs orcarpets. Doing so can damage the power cord or fax,and can cause fire or electrical shock. Avoid temperature fluctuations Sudden changes in tem...
Page 8 - Find your serial number and write it down; Pick an installation spot; Power tips; Introduction
v Thank you for choosing Muratec MFX-2500.The Muratec MFX-2500 is a multi-function machine, combining facsimile and copierfeatures.The operating instructions for this machine is divided into three books. Please readthe instructions you need.• “General Reference” (This book) — Describes the basic ope...
Page 9 - About and symbol
Symbol and terms (Operating tips) In this manual, the following symbols and terms are used, and make sure you knowwhat they mean. CAUTION This symbol indicates how to avoid personal injury. Important: This instruction describes conditions or incorrect operations thatcould cause damage to your machin...
Page 10 - Table of Contents
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iBefore using your Muratec machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Where to set up your machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 12 - Packaging contents; Parts of the machine
1.1 Getting started Packaging contents Included in your machine’s packaging: ❑ Main unit (Scanner part) ❑ AC power cord ❑ Main unit (Printer part) ❑ Paper size / Cassette No. stickers with Multi purpose cassette ❑ One-touch labels ❑ 2nd paper cassette ❑ Soft Key labels ❑ Toner bottle ❑ Operating ins...
Page 14 - Options
1.3 Getting started Options 1 Paper cassette (3rd, 4th, 5th) — Each cassette capacity is 500 sheets. 2 Large capacity cassette — Its capacity is 2,500 sheets. 3 Bypass tray — Where you put the recording paper for copying. Holds onlyone sheet. 4 Handset — Used for voice communication. 5 Shift tray — ...
Page 15 - Control panel
1.4 Getting started 1 CONTRAST — Press to adjust the contrast level. 2 RESOLUTION — In Fax mode: RESOLUTION Press to toggle among the three resolution modes and 256-level grayscale. In Copy mode: DOCUMENT Press to toggle among PHOTO , PHOTO / TEXT and AUTO . 3 REDUCE / ENLARGE — Press this key to ch...
Page 17 - Changing Fax/Copy mode; Copy standby display; Fax standby display
1.6 Getting started Changing Fax/Copy mode When you use your machine as a copier, for making copies or setting copy functions,press COPY . As a facsimile, for fax transmission or setting fax functions, press FAX . The LCD shows the machine’s status, error messages and function menu. Copy standby dis...
Page 18 - power switch; ENERGY SAVING; key; Auto Power Off mode; Power On
Your machine has the AC power switch and ENERGY SAVING key as the power switch. AC power switch When you use your machine for the first time, turn on the AC power switch. It should be always On. Only when your machine will be not used for a long time orwill be moved, turn it off. Note: If you turn i...
Page 19 - Recording paper size and capacity; Loading paper
Recording paper size and capacity Cassette Paper size Capacity Multi purpose cassette A3 , B4 , A4 , B5 , 250 sheets A5 , A6 , F4 , Letter , Legal , Ledger , Half-letter , Postcard , Custom-sized* 1 , DL , COM10 , Monarch , Executive 2nd - 5th* 2 paper cassette A3 , B4 , A4 , B5 , 500 sheets F4 , Ex...
Page 20 - Loading the large capacity cassette (Option); Changing the paper size; Changing the paper size of the multi purpose cassette
1.9 Getting started Loading the large capacity cassette (Option) 1 Pull the cassette toward you. 2 Push down the bottom plate inside the cassette so it clicks and the plate andthe bottom of the cassette are even. 3 Insert the paper into the cassettealong the right side with face up. Note: Make sure ...
Page 21 - Setting the paper type
1.10 Getting started When using the special sized paper: (1) Press [Other]. (2) Select “Custom” using the cursor key. (3) Press [Enter]. (4) Enter the horizontal and vertical size of the paper using the numeric keypad. Note: You can also enter the paper size using and of the cursor key. Note: To cha...
Page 22 - Unpacking; Installing / Changing the printing supplies
1.11 Getting started Your machine prints incoming faxes and copies with a laser print engine. Theengine requires two types of printing supplies (sometimes also called consumables):• The drum cartridge — It yields 67,000 normal A4-sized printouts (see “Specifications,” page AI .1). By “normal,” we’re...
Page 23 - Installing the toner bottle
1.12 Getting started 3 Shake the new drum cartridge hori-zontally. 4 Align the green labels on both ends ofthe new drum cartridge with thegreen labels on the rails of themachine and set it to the machine. 5 Grasp the handles and push the drumcartridge into the machine until it clicks. 6 Close the pr...
Page 25 - Using one-touch keys to enter characters; Using; to enter characters; Entering characters
1.14 Getting started Some settings give you a chance to enter characters; for TTI, remote fax’s name orothers. To enter letters or other characters, use one-touch keys, numeric keypad orcode keys. Using one-touch keys to enter characters Use the one-touch keys to enter letters and other non-numeric ...
Page 26 - Language settings
1.15 Getting started 3 To enter each character, press the key combination listed on the chart. Important: Remember, there are three ways to enter characters: Enter Using Numbers Numeric keypad Letters/characters One-touch keys Letters/characters/numbers CODE chart for key combinations Note: If you w...
Page 27 - Clearing stored settings; Entering initial settings; EasyStart
1.16 Getting started EasyStart software is already installed on your Muratec machine. It guides youthrough the process of entering your machine’s settings.Remember that the settings you make here can always be changed later. Getting started Determine the following before you go any further: The name...
Page 28 - EasyStart is complete
1.17 Getting started 8 The LCD now shows the type of dialling for the machine. 9 Press [Enter] to save the setting and continue. 10 The LCD now asks you to enter the name you want to appear at the top of faxes you send. Thename may be up to 22 characters in length. Select TTI 1, 2 or 3 using the cur...
Page 29 - Acceptable document size; When set the documents in the Automatic Document Feeder; When set the documents on the FBS glass; Auto document size detection; How to set the document
1.18 Getting started Acceptable document size The acceptable dimensions as follows: Automatic document feeder ( ADF ) (width × length) S INGLE - SHEET M ULTIPLE - SHEET Maximum: 300 × 900 mm (Tx) 297 × 420 mm 300 × 450 mm (Copy) Minimum: 120 × 100 mm 148 × 105 mm Weight: 30.2 – 104.7 g/m 2 52.3 – 10...
Page 30 - Sending a fax; Review Commands; Receiving a fax; Using as a Fax
1.19 Getting started The following is a basic fax features. If you want to use one-touch keys or any otheradvanced features, See “Fax Reference”. Sending a fax 1 Press FAX to change to the Fax mode, if it is in Copy mode. 2 Set the document(s) in ADF or FBS . 3 Adjust resolution and contrast, if nec...
Page 31 - Making copies; Using as a Copier
1.20 Getting started The following is a basic copy features. If you want to use advanced features, see“Copy Reference”. Making copies 1 Make sure the machine is in the Copy mode. To change to the Copy mode,press COPY . 2 Press RESET to clear the previous setting, if necessary. 3 Set your document. (...
Page 32 - Using as a Phone
1.21 Getting started Your machine can also be used as a phone, if you have an optional handset installed.The following is a brief look at the machine’s telephone features. Redial Press [Redial] to redial the last number dialled on your machine. Dialling with the monitor speaker Because your machine ...
Page 33 - A. Confirm the Counter for total printed pages; Machine setting
1.22 Getting started A. Confirm the Counter for total printed pages You can confirm the total number of pages you have printed. Note: It can be different from the number on the optional page counter. 1 Press MENU , [Mach Set]. 2 Select “A. Page Counter” using the cursorkey. Then press [Enter]. 3 The...
Page 34 - F. Auto power off mode
1.23 Getting started E. Sleep mode Your machine is initially set to be in the Sleep mode automatically when 15 minuteshas passed after you pressed any key last. If you want to change the time or to setthe Sleep mode to OFF, you can set it here. Note: Pressing ENERGY SAVING , your machine will be in ...
Page 35 - H. Paper size for list printing; J. Printing of the machine setting list
1.24 Getting started G. Paper jam alarm You can set your machine not to sound an alarm when the paper jam occurs. Note: The alarm light will glow and the LCD will show the error message, regard- less of this setting. 1 Press MENU , [Mach Set]. 2 Select “G. PaperJam Alarm” using the cursorkey. Then p...
Page 38 - If an original document jams; To remove the document:; Clearing paper jams
Just in case … 2.1 If an original document jams 1 If an original document jams, the LCD will show: Important: If you wait more than 60 seconds without pressing any key, themachine will delete from memoryall pages stored during this oper-ation and the machine will return to the standby mode. Note: If...
Page 39 - If a printout jams; Side cover
Just in case … 2.2 If a printout jams If a printout jam occurred during printing, an alarm sounds and the part the paperjammed will blink on the LCD . Please remove the jammed paper carefully as below. CAUTION: The fuser unit becomes very hot. Do not touch the fuser unitwhen you are removing a paper...
Page 40 - Printer cover / Fuser cover
Just in case … 2.3 Printer cover / Fuser cover When the printer cover or the fuser cover part is blinking on LCD : 1 Open the printer cover by holding theprinter cover release. Important: Never touch the electrical contacts inside the printer cover and under the drum cartridge, as an electrostatic d...
Page 42 - The optional 2-Bin tray or the optional shift tray
Just in case … 2.5 The optional 2-Bin tray or the optional shift tray 1 Open the printer cover by holding theprinter cover release. Important: Never touch the electrical contacts inside the printer cover and under the drum cartridge, as an electrostatic discharge maydamage the machine. 2 Open the fu...
Page 43 - Print quality problems
Just in case … 2.6 Print quality problems If your machine’s printouts develop quality problems, try to find the example belowthat matches your printout problem. When you find one which is like yours, try thesuggested solutions. If they don’t work, contact your authorised Muratec dealer. Pages are bl...
Page 44 - Printouts have toner smudges
Just in case … 2.7 Printouts have irregularities • The paper you’re using may have absorbed moisture, per- haps due either to high humidity or water having beenspilled on the paper supply. Toner will not adhere well towet paper.Replace the paper with dry paper and try printing again. Printouts have ...
Page 45 - Caring for your machine; Cleaning tips; Corrective cleaning; Curing frequent jams in the ADF
Just in case … 2.8 Caring for your machine With proper installation and a little maintenance, your machine should give youdependable service for years to come.Although it requires little day-to-day care, you can take these simple precautions tokeep it in top form:• Always make sure your machine is i...
Page 46 - Cleaning the FBS
Just in case … 5 Open the inner cover. Important: You must hold the cover open. It won’t stay open by itself. 6 Use the cloth with the rollers cleaner toclean the face of the rollers. Rotate therollers by hand to allow cleaning of theentire roller surface. 7 Close the inner cover. 8 Close the adf co...
Page 47 - Power failure during the machine is working; During power failure; Memory back up; In the event of a power failure
Just in case … 2.10 Power failure during the machine is working During telephone call: You can continue to speak with the handset. During fax transmission: The transmission will be cut off. When the power comes back, your machine startsto transmit again automatically if it was the memory transmissio...
Page 49 - Appendix and index
Page 50 - Main unit; Specifications
Main unit General Type: Console Photo conductor: OPC Copying system: Electrostatic Dry Powdered Image Transfer to PlainPaper Developing system: Micro-Toning High-Grade System Fusing system: Lamp-Heated Roller Scanning system: CCD Document size : (width × length)ADF; single sheet: Maximum 300 mm × 90...
Page 52 - Option
Option Paper Feed Unit (3rd, 4th, 5th paper cassette) Printing paper size: Fax: A3 , B4 , A4 , B5 Copy: A3 , B4 , A4 , B5 F4 , ExecutiveLetter , Legal , Ledger Paper capacity: Plain Paper(60-90 g/m 2 ) : 500 sheets Power source: Supplied from Main unit Power consumption: 10W or less Weight: 6.9 Kg D...
Page 53 - Index
A Alarm light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 AC power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2, 1.7 ADF cover ....