Page 4 - At a glance
At a glance E r r o r 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 STD Play Half Tones F R 䊴 䊳 PaperJet 50 Stop Monitor Start Function Recall RX Mode Resolution Contrast Speed Dial Last TX External Clear Pause Volume Copy WXY Z TUV PQR S MNO JKL GHI DEF ABC &... PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 2 Document ou...
Page 7 - Key features
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 5 Key features Plain paper fax Holds up to 40 sheets of A4 paper for inkjet quality printing. 21 page memory If you r un out of ink or paper whilereceiving a fax the document will be stored in the memor y and automatically printed out whenthe new paper or...
Page 8 - In this guide
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 6 In this guide At a glance 2 Introduction 7 Safety information 8 Setting up 9 Using your PaperJet 50 15 Sending faxes 15 To broadcast a document 19 Using the one-touch memories 21 Using the speed-dial memories 22 Reports and lists 24 Making and receiving...
Page 9 - Introduction; Unpacking your PaperJet 50; For your records
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 7 Introduction Unpacking your PaperJet 50 When you unpack you should have: PaperJet 50 with attachedmains power cable and fitted 3-pin plug. Telephone line cord Star ter print car tridge Handset with cord Paper suppor t Document holders for use with torn,...
Page 10 - Safety information
Never put foreign bodies into the fax machine. Their accidental contact with powered par ts maycause a fire or electric shocks. Do not expose to direct sunlight. Do not stand your fax machine on carpets or othersur faces which generate fibres, or place it inlocations preventing free flow of air over...
Page 11 - Setting up; Plan the location of your PaperJet 50; Connect the telephone line cord; LINE
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 9 Setting up 1 Plan the location of your PaperJet 50 Place your PaperJet 50 on a stable, flat sur face. Make sure it is close enough to the telephone andmains power sockets so that cables will reach. Remember to leave enough room at the front of themachin...
Page 12 - Connect the mains power; AUTOMATIC RX; Load paper; NOTE
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 10 Line connection fromanswer machine. NOTE The socket in the back of the line plug is for line connection of an answering machine. 5 Connect the mains power Plug into the mains power and switch on. Your PaperJet 50 per forms a quick self-test. The displa...
Page 13 - Install the starter print cartridge
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 11 7 If necessary, check the paper sizesetting Your PaperJet 50 is preset to use standardA4 paper. If you need to use a dif ferent sizeyou will need to change the setting asshown below. To ensure your PaperJet is set to print onthe paper size you are usin...
Page 14 - CHECK PRINT HEAD; Automatic print quality test page; CHECK PRINT OUT
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 12 Pull the car tridge towards the front of the machineuntil you hear it click into position. Close the cover. If the display continues to show CHECK PRINT HEAD the car tridge may not be installed properly. Openthe cover and check that the car tridge is c...
Page 15 - Set the date and time; FAX SET UP; Enter your name and fax number; INSTALLATION
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 13 10 Set the date and time The cur rent date and time will be printedon ever y fax page you send. Press the Function button until the display shows FAX SET UP Display shows DATE AND TIME Display shows FORMAT: DD/MM/YY You can select a dif ferent format b...
Page 16 - To set the position of your fax header
When you have finished entering your name To confirm. Display shows PHONE NUMBER Display shows TYPE YOUR NUMBER Enter your phone number. Press to confirm. To return to standby. PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 14 If you are entering your number in aninternational format press the ✱ butto...
Page 17 - Using your PaperJet 50; Sending faxes; What type of paper you can use; Setting the contrast and resolution; Contrast
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 15 Using your PaperJet 50 Sending faxes What type of paper you can use Dimensions: • width 148mm – 216mm. • length 216mm – 600mm. Thickness:• 60 - 90gsm max 5 sheets. • 50 -140gsm 1 sheet at a time. • 140 -160gsm when using the document holders. Do not us...
Page 18 - To send a fax; TX COMPLETED; To select the default resolution setting; DATE AND TIME
To send a fax Place document face down in the documentfeeder. If necessar y set the Contrast andResolution settings. Use the keypad to dial the number youwant. Press the Start button. The number is dialled before your fax is scanned and sent. When the fax has been sent, the displayshows TX COMPLETED...
Page 19 - To switch document retransmission on/off; FAX SETUP
To redial the last number Press the Last Number button twice. PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 17 To dial using the handset Place document face down in the documentfeeder. If necessar y set the Contrast andResolution settings. Pick up the handset and listen via theearpiece. Use the keypa...
Page 20 - To change the details of a pre-set fax
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 18 If using the 12 hour clock, press the Function button to switch between a for AM and p for PM . Press the < > buttons to move the cursor. NOTE To cancel your pre-set fax transmission, press the Stop button or remove the document from the document...
Page 21 - To fax from memory; To broadcast a document
Volume PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 19 To fax from memory Your PaperJet 50 has a memor y which letsyou store one document for sending at apre-set time. Place document face down in the documentfeeder. If necessar y set the Contrast and Resolutionsettings. Display shows TX FROM MEMORY ...
Page 22 - Receiving faxes; RX MODE
Receiving faxes By pressing the RX MODE button you can set your PaperJet 50 to receive a documentin four dif ferent ways: Press to display the following settings. AUTOMATIC RX – This is Automatic reception. Your fax machine automatically answers faxcalls (this is the default setting). TAD FAX – This...
Page 23 - To store a one touch entry; Using the one-touch memories; Clear
To store a one touch entry Using the codes 0-9, your PaperJet 50 has10 one-touch memories under which youcan store a name, fax number and telephonenumber. You can store numbers up to 52 digits long,and names up to 16 characters long, in eachone-touch memor y. Press until the display shows FAX SET-UP...
Page 24 - To edit or delete a one-touch entry; To send a one-touch fax; Using the speed-dial memories; To store a speed dial entry
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 22 To edit or delete a one-touch entry Follow the steps shown above to store aone touch entr y selecting the location youwant to change or delete. A new name andnumber will over write the existing entr yselecting the location you want to change or delete....
Page 25 - FAX CALL; FAX
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 23 To edit or delete a speed dial entry Follow the steps shown above to store aspeed dial entr y. A new name and numberwill over write the existing entr y. To edit an entr y , press the <> buttons tomove the cursor over the digit or characteryou wan...
Page 26 - Reports and lists; Power failure report; Activity report
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 24 What the report terms mean Reports contain the following information: Act. n. Each fax sent and received is given a number. Type The type of operation: TX, TX ECM, TX POLL, TX POLL ECM for faxes sent. RX, RX ECM, RX POLL, RX POLL ECM for faxes received...
Page 27 - To request immediate print-outs
To request immediate print-outs You can get print-outs of transmission,activity and broadcasting repor ts. Press until the display shows PRINT OUT REPORT Display shows LAST TX REPORT Press to select the repor t you want to print: LAST TX REPORT LAST BROAD. REP ACTIVITY REPORT PRINT OUT: EXIT – to ca...
Page 28 - To make a phone call.; Your PaperJet 50 prints the following lists; To print the set-up list; Making and receiving phone calls
To make a phone call. Lift the receiver. Dial the phone number. PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 26 Your PaperJet 50 prints the following lists You can obtain at any time a print-out of:– setup and configuration of your machine– speed dialling entries– one-touch entries. To print the set...
Page 29 - To search through the speed dial entries; To make a speed dial call; Speed dial; To put a caller on hold
To search through the speed dial entries Do not put a document in the documentfeeder. You can dial without lifting the handset Press the Speed dial button. Display shows TEL CALL CODE OR < > Press to scroll through the entries until theone you want is displayed. The number is dialled. When you...
Page 30 - Copying documents; Do not use; To copy a document; TEXT; To stop copying
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 28 Copying documents Your PaperJet 50 can act as a convenience copierand make multiple copies of a document as well asenlarging or reducing your original. Do not use • Torn, cr umpled and rolled paper• Paper that is too thin• Wet or moist paper• Carbon pa...
Page 31 - Additional features; To set the print area of a document
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 29 Additional features To set the print area of a document You can set the print area of a received faxto 70% 76%, 80% or 94% of the original. The recommended reduction settings are: A4 = 94%, Letter = 80%, Legal = Of f (no reduction). The default setting...
Page 32 - To adjust the ringer volume
To adjust the ringer volume You can switch between High, Medium,Low and Of f. The default setting is High. Press until the display shows FAX SET-UP Display shows DATE AND TIME Display shows VARIOUS SETTINGS Press until the display shows RING VOLUME: HIGH Press to switch between the settings HIGH , M...
Page 33 - To change the remote start code
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 31 To adjust the duration of the phone callalert beeps When your PaperJet 50 is set to PHONE/FAX RX mode it automatically answers all calls. If it is a phone call, it is setto beep for 20 seconds to aler t you to pickup the handset. You can adjust the dur...
Page 35 - To switch ECM mode on/off; Polling
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 33 To switch ECM mode on/off ECM (Er ror Cor rection Mode) is a systemfor cor recting er rors caused byinter ference on the line. When switched on,the display shows E when sending or receiving to/from another machine usingECM. The default setting for your...
Page 36 - To change a polling time and number
To set a document for polling by anotherfax machine Inser t a document in the document feeder.Display shows DOCUMENT READY Set the resolution and contrast if necessar y. Press until the display shows POLLING TX Press twice. Display shows AUTOMATIC RX POLLING TX SET To cancel polling remove the docum...
Page 37 - Connecting an answering machine; To set the receive mode; To set up your answering machine
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 35 Connecting an answering machine Your PaperJet 50 can work with an answeringmachine so that you can take voice and fax messages. To ensure the two machines work together, the faxmachine must be in TAD/FAX RX mode and theanswering machine line cord must ...
Page 38 - To change the silence detection time
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 36 To change the silence detection time Press until the display shows INSTALLATION . Display shows TEL.LINE SET UP . Press until the display shows SILENCE LAPSE: 6 . Press to set the lapse time to 3 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 10 seconds or NO (of f). Press to confirm ...
Page 39 - Connecting to a switchboard; EXTERNAL
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 37 Connecting to a switchboard You can store the access code required to get anoutside line so that you only have to press the EXTERNAL button. With some switchboards you may also need to switchyour PaperJet 50 from TONE dialling to PULSEdialling. Check w...
Page 40 - Using the External button; To switch dialling mode during a call
Using the External button You can use the External button to inser t the access code before numbers stored in the one touch and speed dial memories.Before entering the number (pages 21-22), press External , an E will appear in the display, and continue entering the numberas normal. When dialling man...
Page 41 - Help
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 39 Help The error light comes on and an error messageis displayed. An error repor t is automatically printed. Press the Stop button to reset the machine and check the message against the Error Messages list, page 42 . If you run out of paper or ink. Your ...
Page 42 - You cannot print faxes or copy documents; Your machine prints out completely blank copies
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 40 Your machine does not receive faxesautomatically • Check that is has not been set for manual reception. • Check that you have ink and paper.• Check for paperjams. You cannot print faxes or copy documents • Check for paper jams.• Check that you have ink...
Page 43 - Error codes; ERROR CODE
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 41 Error codes Other problems may be accompanied by a display of ERROR CODE and a number. Check the number against the list below. CODE MESSAGE ERROR CAUSE ACTION OK No message. Operation completed No action. successfully 03 RECEIVER DOES NOT ANSWER The n...
Page 44 - Error messages
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 42 Error messages If you see an er ror message on the display, checkhere for its meaning and solution. Messages are listedin alphabetical order. AUTOREDIAL nnn Last fax call failed. Your machine will redial after nnn seconds. CHECK DOCUMENT, PRESS The doc...
Page 45 - Beeps; Error beeps; Memory capacity; BT PaperJet Helpline
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 43 POLL. RETRY nnn The last polling call failed. Your fax is waiting to redialthe number after nnn seconds. REMOVE DOCUMENT, PRESS A document jam has occurred. Press the Stop button and if the page is not ejected automatically, remove it by hand. (See Rem...
Page 46 - Maintenance; Cleaning your PaperJet 50; Changing the printhead/cartridge assembly
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 44 Maintenance Cleaning your PaperJet 50 First disconnect it from the mains power supply andthe telephone line. Clean with a cloth dampened with diluted washing-up liquid. Never use household polish asthis may damage your fax machine. Never use a dr yclot...
Page 48 - To clean the print head and nozzles; HEAD MAINTENANCE; Manually cleaning the printhead contacts
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 46 6 Close the cover To clean the print head and nozzles If the printing quality deteriorates you canquickly clear the print head and test thenozzles with a print-out showing theircondition. Press the Function button until the displayshows HEAD MAINTENANC...
Page 49 - Cleaning the print head pad; Cleaning the optical scanner
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 47 Cleaning the print head pad Lift the printer compar tment cover. Move the print car tridge to the right hand side ofthe machine. Clean excess ink of f the print head pad with a dr ycotton swab. Close the cover. Cleaning the optical scanner Dust or dir ...
Page 51 - Technical information
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 49 Technical information PaperJet 50 Model ......................................................Desktop transceiver Display ....................................................LCD 16 + 16 characters. Memory capacity* ........................................
Page 53 - Index
PaperJet 50 user guide – Edition 3 – 29.8.00 51 Index A ctivity repor t 24 Aler t beeps 31 Answering machine – connecting 35 B roadcast a document 19 C alls dial one-touch number 27 make 26 on hold 27 number of rings 30 speed dial 27 Change car tridge 44 printhead 44 Cleaning 44, 46 Contrast 15 Copy...
