Canon L250- User Manual

EMC Directive This equipment has been tested in a typical system to comply with the technical requirements of the EMC directive. Use of a shielded cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirements of the EMC Directive. For your safety (Australia only) To ensure safe operation the three-pi...

Safety Information Laser Safety Laser radiation could be hazardous to the human body. For this reason, laser radiation emitted inside this fax is hermetically sealed within the protective housing and external cover. In the normal operation of the product by the user, no radiation can leak from the m...

Contents Chapter 1 INTRODUCING THE FAX-L250 ............................ 1-1 Welcome ................................................................ 1-2 The Main Features of the FAX-L250 ................... 1-3 Plain Paper Fax Features ............................................. 1-4 Copier Featur...

The Toner Cartridge ............................................. 2-25 Handling and Storing Cartridges .................................. 2-25 Installing/Replacing the Toner Cartridge ...................... 2-27 Loading Recording Paper .................................... 2-33 Testing the FAX-L250 ....

Chapter 5 SENDING FAXES ................................................... 5-1 Preparing to Send a Fax ...................................... 5-3 Document Requirements .............................................. 5-3 Scanning Area ......................................................... 5-5 Sele...

Chapter 6 RECEIVING FAXES ............................................... 6-1 Different Ways to Receive a Fax ......................... 6-2 Setting the Receive Mode ............................................ 6-3 Receiving Faxes and Phone Calls Automatically: Fax/Tel Mode .............................

Chapter 8 MAKING COPIES .................................................. 8-1 Making Copies ...................................................... 8-2 Chapter 9 REPORTS AND LISTS .......................................... 9-1 Activity Report ...................................................... 9-...

Chapter 11 MAINTAINING YOUR FAX-L250 .......................... 11-1 Cleaning the FAX-L250 ......................................... 11-2 Cleaning the FAX-L250 Exterior ................................... 11-2 Cleaning the Inside of the FAX-L250 ........................... 11-3 Replacing the Toner C...

1 Introducing theFAX-L250 This chapter introduces you to the main features of the FAX-L250. It also explains how to get the most out of the documentation that comes with the unit, and gives important safety instructions. Welcome ................................................................ 1-2 Th...

The Main Features of the FAX-L250 The FAX-L250 is a multifunction system for your home or small office. The FAX-L250 combines a plain paper fax machine, a copier, and a telephone* into a single, convenient desktop unit. The FAX-L250’s multitasking ability enables you to perform operations simultaneo...

Plain Paper Fax Features UHQ TM Image Processing System The FAX-L250 uses Canon’s Ultra-High Quality Image Processing System to provide enhanced definition in faxed photos. Error Correction Mode (ECM) Using the FAX-L250’s Error Correction Mode reduces transmission errors when sending faxes to or rec...

Copier Features Up to 99 copies The FAX-L250 can make up to 99 copies of a document at a time, at a rate of up to six copies per minute. 600 dpi and 300 dpi resolution The FAX-L250 copies documents at 600 × 300 dpi when using direct copying, and 300 × 300 dpi when using memory copying. Copy reductio...

Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions thoroughly before using your FAX-L250, and keep them handy in case you need to refer to them later. Except as specifically described in this user’s guide, do not attempt to service theFAX-L250 yourself. Never attempt to disassemble the unit: opening...

Dimensions Make sure the location you choose provides enough space around the FAX-L250 for adequate ventilation, and to allow paper to flow freely into and out of the unit. The figure below shows the minimum space required for the unit. If you need help installing your FAX-L250 or have any questions...

Unpacking Your FAX-L250 Follow the directions below to unpack your FAX-L250 properly, and to make sure you have all of its components and documentation. Do You Have Everything? As you unpack the FAX-L250, save the carton and packing material in case you want to move or ship the unit in the future. 1...

Removing Shipping Materials In order to protect your FAX-L250 during shipping, the unit has been packed with protective material that you must remove before using. Follow these steps: 1 Remove all pieces of shipping tape from the outside of the FAX-L250. 2 Open the operation panel by grasping it wit...

Replaceable Parts The only component of the FAX-L250 that needs regular service or replacement is the FX-3 toner cartridge. Although Canon manufactures many types of toner cartridges, the FX-3 toner cartridge is the only one designed to be used with your FAX-L250. The FX-3 toner cartridge can be pur...

Assembling the FAX-L250 Use the following instructions to assemble your FAX-L250 main unit and components. To see how the FAX-L250 will look fully assembled, see ″ Getting Acquainted with Your FAX-L250 ″ on page 2-18. Attaching Components j Attaching the Paper Rest The paper rest helps keep paper or...

j Attaching the Paper Loading Label The paper loading label is included with your FAX-L250 unit. Attach the label to the left of the sheet feeder as shown below. j Attaching the Extension Tray Lift the FAX-L250 unit as shown and slide the extension tray into the rails on the bottom of the unit. Sett...

j Attaching the Support Trays There are two identical support trays. One of the support trays holds paper as it comes out of the face-down delivery slot. To install this support, insert the tabs into the corresponding slots above the face-down delivery slot, making sure that the smaller tab is on th...

Making Connections Connecting the Telephone Line Connect the FAX-L250 to a telephone line as follows: 1 Connect one end of the supplied telephone line to the jack marked on the back of the FAX-L250. 2 Connect the other end of the line to your wall telephone jack. 2-14

Connecting the Optional Handset, a Telephone, orAnswering Machine To use your FAX-L250 to make or receive normal telephone calls, you must connect the optional handset or a telephone. You can also attach an answering machine (with or without a telephone). Connect the line from the optional handset, ...

Connecting the Power Cord Follow these guidelines when connecting your FAX-L250 to a power source: ■ The FAX-L250 is intended for domestic use only and requires 200–240 V AC. Do notuse it outside the country where it was purchased. ■ Use only the power cord that came with the unit. Using a longer co...

Getting Acquainted with YourFAX-L250 Before using your FAX-L250, look over the diagrams on these pages to become familiar with the unit’s components and their functions. Front View SUPPORT TRAYS AUTOMATICDOCUMENT FEEDER (ADF) DOCUMENT GUIDES OPERATION PANEL PAPER DELIVERY SELECTOR PAPER REST SHEET F...

Inside View FIXING ASSEMBLY PAPER RELEASE LEVER FX-3 TONER CARTRIDGECOMPARTMENT TRANSFER CHARGINGROLLER FRONT COVER Getting Acquainted with Your FAX-L250 2 2 2 2-19

Rear View The Handset (Option) For details on the optional handset, see Appendix B. POWER CONNECTOR RELEASE LATCH OPTIONAL HANDSET/TELEPHONE/ANSWERING MACHINE JACK TELEPHONE LINE JACK Setting Up Your FAX-L250 2-20

The Operation Panel REDIAL/PAUSE button Press this button to redial the last number that was dialled using the numeric buttons, or to enter pauses between digits when dialling or registering fax numbers. Document feed lever Set this lever to the left ( ) for automatic document feed, or to the right ...

Numeric buttons Use these buttons to enter numbers and names when registering information, and to dial fax/telephone numbers that are not registered for automatic dialling. CODED DIAL button Press this button and a two-digit code to dial a fax/telephone number that you have registered for coded spee...

j Special Function Buttons ¶ FUNCTION button Use this button to enable access to the special function buttons described below. ¶ DELAYED TX button 01 Press this button to register a time for delayed sending. ¶ PWD/SUBADD button 02 Press this button to send a document using a password and subaddress ...

The Toner Cartridge Handling and Storing Cartridges ¶ Do not expose the cartridge to direct sunlight or bright light for longer than five minutes. ¶ Do not open the drum protective shutter on the cartridge. If the drum surface is exposed to light and damaged, print quality may deteriorate. ¶ Do not ...

Installing/Replacing the Toner Cartridge The FAX-L250 uses a Canon FX-3 toner cartridge. The procedure below explains how to install the cartridge for the first time, and how to replace it when the toner runs out. When the message CHANGE CARTRIDGE appears, the toner in the cartridge may simply be un...

Loading Recording Paper When the message LOAD PAPER appears in the LCD display, you need to add paper to the sheet feeder. Here are a few tips you should follow when you load paper into the sheet feeder. ¶ Use A4-size paper. ¶ Use standard 64–90 g/m 2 weight paper. ¶ The sheet feeder holds up to 100...

The Paper Path Understanding how paper feeds through the FAX-L250 will help you to determine how to load paper and handle paper jams. The page travels first to the FX-3 toner cartridge. Here a laser beam ″ draws ″ the print image on the drum, then the drum applies toner to the page. The page then tr...

Selecting Paper Delivery Received faxes and copies can be delivered through the face-up or face-down delivery slots. Choose paper delivery according to the job the FAX-L250 is performing and the type of print media you are using. 2-38

3 RegisteringInformation inthe FAX-L250 This chapter describes how to enter information in your FAX-L250. Guidelines for Entering Information ................... 3-2 Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols .................... 3-3 Editing Information .....................................................

Entering a single letter For example, you would enter a lowercase letter ″ b ″ like this: 1 Press until an ″ a ″ appears on the right of the LCD display. 2 Press 2 twice to display ″ b ″ on the left of the LCD display. Entering two letters from the same group To enter two letters from the same group...

j Editing Information If you make a mistake while entering a name, you can correct it by using the and buttons. 1 Use the button to scroll to the incorrect character. 2 Press the button once to erase the character above the cursor. (The cursor moves one space to the left.) 3 Press the button to move...

Using the One-Touch Speed Dial/Special FunctionButtons The one-touch speed dial/special function buttons allow you to use speed dialling and special functions such as delayed fax transmission, printing reports, and sending with a password/subaddress. The FUNCTION button switches the buttons’ functio...

Personalising Your FAX-L250 Identifying Your Documents When sending documents, you can have your fax number, your name, 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 ...

Entering the Date and Time Follow these steps to enter the date and time: 1 Press FUNCTION. 2 Use or to select USER SETTINGS. 3 Press START/COPY. 4 Press START/COPY again, then use thenumeric buttons to type in the correct dateand time. ¶ Use the DD/MM ’YY format for the date and use the 24-hour clo...

Registering Your Fax Number and Name Use the following procedure to register your fax/telephone number and name. 1 Press FUNCTION. 2 Use or or to select to select USER SETTINGS. 3 Press START/COPY. 4 Use or to select UNIT TELEPHONE #. 5 Press START/COPY, then enter yourfax/telephone number using the...

Setting the Telephone Line Type Use this procedure if you need to change the factory-set telephone line setting.* If you are unsure which setting to use, contact your local telephone company. 1 Press FUNCTION. 2 Use or to select USER SETTINGS. 3 Press START/COPY. 4 Use or to select TEL LINE TYPE. 5 ...

4 Speed Dialling This chapter describes how to register and use the speed dialling features of the FAX-L250. Speed Dialling Methods ....................................... 4-2 One-Touch Speed Dialling ................................... 4-3 Storing Numbers for One-Touch Speed Dialling ......... 4-3 ...

Speed Dialling Methods In addition to regular dialling, the FAX-L250 provides several ways to dial fax/telephone numbers automatically. ¶ One-touch speed dialling Dial a fax/telephone number by pressing the one-touch speed dialling button that the number is assigned to. ¶ Coded speed dialling Dial a...

One-Touch Speed Dialling Storing Numbers for One-Touch Speed Dialling Your FAX-L250 can store up to 16 of your most frequently dialled numbers under one-touch speed dialling buttons. Follow this procedure to store one-touch speed dialling numbers and names. 1 Press FUNCTION. 2 Use or to select TEL R...

Using One-Touch Speed Dialling Once you have registered your numbers under one-touch speed dialling buttons, you can use them to send documents as follows: Be sure to adjust the document feed lever before loading your document. See page 5-6for more details. 1 Prepare the document and load it, face d...

Coded Speed Dialling Storing Numbers for Coded Speed Dialling You can store up to 100 numbers for coded speed dialling. Follow this procedure to store coded speed dialling numbers and names. 1 Press FUNCTION. 2 Press or to select TEL REGISTRATION. 3 Press START/COPY, then use or to select CODED SPEE...

Using Coded Speed Dialling Once you have registered your numbers under coded speed dialling codes, you can send documents as follows: Be sure to adjust the document feed lever before loading your document. See page 5-6for more details. 1 Prepare the document and load it, face down, into the Automati...

Group Dialling If you frequently send faxes to the same group of numbers, you can create a ″ group ″ . Groups are stored under one-touch speed dialling buttons or coded speed dialling codes and can contain as many as 115 numbers. Creating Groups for Group Dialling The numbers you use in a group must...

To store a group under a coded speed dialling code: 5 Press CODED DIAL, then use the numericbuttons to enter an unused two-digit code (00to 99). ¶ If a group or number is already registered under the code you select, GROUP DIAL or CODED SPEED is displayed. ■ Each one-touch speed dialling button or c...

Using Group Dialling To send a document to a group of numbers, follow these instructions. Be sure to adjust the document feed lever before loading your document. See page 5-6for more details. 1 Prepare the document and load it, face down, into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). ¶ If necessary, you...

5 Sending Faxes This chapter describes how to use your FAX-L250 to send faxes. Preparing to Send a Fax ....................................... 5-3 Document Requirements .............................................. 5-3 Scanning Area ......................................................... 5-5 Sele...

Preparing to Send a Fax Before you can send a fax, you need to load the document into the FAX-L250. For instructions and information about the types of documents you can scan with the FAX-L250, see below. Document Requirements The documents you load into the FAX-L250 must meet these requirements: Wh...

Problem documents ■ To prevent paper jams in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), do not use any of the following paper in the FAX-L250: ■ Remove all staples, paper clips, or any other fasteners before loading the document into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). ■ Make sure any glue, ink, or corre...

j Scanning Area The FAX-L250 does not scan the areas within the maximum margins of 3.0 mm on either side of the sheet and 4.0 mm on the top and bottom. Make sure your document’s text and graphics do not extend into these margins. MAX. 4.0 mm MAX. 4.0 mm MAX. 3.0 mm MAX. 3.0 mm 208 mm A4 Preparing to...

Selecting Automatic/Manual Document Feed With the FAX-L250, you can select whether you want to scan documents automatically or manually. Automatic document feeding is used when scanning multipage documents on normal paper. Use manual document feeding when scanning single-page documents such as photo...

j Loading Documents for Automatic Feed 1 Make sure the document feed lever is set to automatic document feed. 2 If the document has multiple pages, tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Preparing to Send a Fax 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5-7

The document is now ready for scanning. The FAX-L250 automatically feeds the pages one by one from the bottom of the stack. Wait until your document has been scanned completely before inserting a newdocument. Trouble With Multipage Documents If you have trouble feeding a multipage document, do the f...

j Loading Documents for Manual Feed 1 Make sure the document feed lever is set to manual document feed. When using manual feed, use a carrier sheet to avoid scratching the surface ofimportant documents (photographs, for example). 2 Adjust the document guides to the width of the document. Preparing t...

Setting the Resolution and Contrast j Setting the Scanning Resolution Canon’s Ultra High Quality (UHQ™) imaging technology enables you to send faxes with a print quality that is very close to that of the original document. The FAX-L250 also lets you adjust the resolution it uses in sending faxes to ...

j Setting the Scanning Contrast Contrast is the difference in brightness between the lightest and darkest parts of a printed document. You can adjust the contrast the FAX-L250 uses when scanning documents to be sent. STANDARD is the default setting and is adequate for most documents. To darken a lig...

Sending Methods j Manual Sending via the Handset Use manual sending via the handset if you want to speak with the other party before sending a fax to them. With manual sending via the handset, you dial, converse normally and when they are ready to receive your fax, press the ( START/COPY) button to ...

Sending Documents This section describes the different ways to send faxes with the FAX-L250. Manual Sending via the Handset If you have the optional handset or a telephone connected to your FAX-L250, you can send faxes manually. This allows you to talk to the other party before sending the fax, whic...

Memory Sending Memory sending is a quick and easy way to send a fax. The FAX-L250 scans the document into its memory as it dials the fax number. If the line is free, the FAX-L250 begins sending the fax as it scans the rest of the document. The FAX-L250 has enough memory to store up to 90 pages (fewe...

Cancelling Sending If you want to stop sending before the transmission is finished, do the following. 1 Press STOP ¶ If you are sending manually, the transmission is cancelled immediately. ¶ If you are sending from memory, the following appears in the display: 2 To cancel sending, press : ¶ If you c...

Redialling Manual Redialling To redial the last number dialled with the numeric buttons, press the REDIAL/PAUSE button. To cancel manual redialling, simply press the ( STOP) button. Automatic Redialling with Memory Sending With memory sending, you can set the FAX-L250 to automatically dial the fax n...

If the receiving fax machine does not answer on the last attempt, the FAX-L250 displays BUSY/NO SIGNAL (if the unit is set not to print a report). If this happens, try sending again later. j Cancelling Automatic Redialling Automatic redialling cannot be cancelled with the ( STOP) button while the un...

j Setting Up Automatic Redialling You can set up the following for automatic redialling: ¶ The number of times the FAX-L250 attempts redialling ¶ The time interval between redialling attempts ¶ How the unit handles redialling when a transmission error occurs The factory default settings for the auto...

Sequential Broadcasting Sending a Document to More than One Destination The FAX-L250’s sequential broadcasting feature allows you to send a fax to a sequence of up to 117 fax numbers, using any combination of dialling methods as follows: + One-touch speed dialling: up to 16 destinations + Coded spee...

3 ¶ Coded speed dialling: Press CODED DIAL, then enter the two-digit code (00–99) using the numeric buttons. + Be sure to press CODED DIAL before each code. ¶ Regular dialling: Enter the number using the numeric buttons, then press START/COPY. + You can only enter one number with the numeric buttons...

If the FAX-L250 memory becomes full while scanning your document, MEMORY FULLappears on the LCD display. If this happens, remove the remainder of the documentfrom the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) (you may need to open the operationpanel to do so), then divide the document into several sections an...

Delayed Sending Your FAX-L250 allows you to scan a document into its memory and send it automatically at a preset time. By using this feature, you can take advantage of lower long distance rates at night, for example. Be sure to adjust the document feed lever before loading your document. See page 5...

Documents Stored in Memory Documents stored in memory can be dealt with differently according to their type. The following functions can be used with documents stored in memory for delayed sending, stored when a transmission error has occurred, or with faxes received in memory. Printing a List of Do...

Deleting a Document Stored in Memory Follow this procedure to delete a document from memory. 1 Press FUNCTION, then MEMORY REF. 2 Press START/COPY. 3 Use or to select the TX/RX number of the document you want to delete. ¶ If you are not sure of the TX/RX number of the document you want to delete, pr...

Resending a Document that Encountered an Error If you get an error signal when sending a document from memory, you can try resending the document to the same destination without having to scan it again. ■ Make sure that the ERASE FAILED TX setting in the TX SETTINGS is set to OFF.See page 12-9 for d...

3 Press START/COPY, then use the numericbuttons to enter the subaddress. ¶ The subaddress can be up to 20 digits long. 4 Press START/COPY. ¶ If the other party does not register the password, you must not enter a password. In this case, use the or button to select SELECT LOCATIONS , press the ( STAR...

If a Power Cut Occurs If power to the FAX-L250 is cut off, any documents stored in its fax memory will be lost. (The FAX-L250 automatically prints a list of the lost documents when power is restored.) Because of this, you should be sure to print documents stored in memory or resend them as soon as p...

6 Receiving Faxes This chapter describes how to use your FAX-L250 to receive faxes. Different Ways to Receive a Fax ......................... 6-2 Setting the Receive Mode ............................................ 6-3 Receiving Faxes and Phone Calls Automatically: Fax/Tel Mode .......................

Different Ways to Receive a Fax The FAX-L250 provides you with four different modes for receiving faxes. To decide which mode will best suit your requirements, consider how you want to use the FAX-L250: ¶ Fax/Tel Mode Use this mode if you will occasionally use the FAX-L250 as a telephone. In this mo...

Setting the Receive Mode Set the FAX-L250 receive mode as follows: 1 Press RECEIVE MODE. ¶ The LCD display shows the current receive mode setting. 2 If you want to change the receive mode, pressRECEIVE MODE until the mode you wantappears. ¶ After about five seconds, the FAX-L250 returns to standby m...

Receiving Faxes and Phone Calls Automatically: Fax/TelMode See page 6-3 to select Fax/Tel Mode. Set this mode if you want your FAX-L250 to automatically switch between voice and fax calls. For this mode, you need to have the optional handset or a telephone connected to your unit. You can control pre...

j What Happens When Fax/Tel Mode is Selected * In Australia, the fax plays ″ You are connected. Please hold. ″ after answering. You can select these options in the RX MODE submenu of the RX SETTINGS menu when Fax/Tel Mode is selected. See below for details on changing the settings. Type of call Tele...

Receiving Faxes Manually: MANUAL MODE See page 6-3 to select MANUAL MODE. To use this feature, you must have the optional handset or a telephone connected to the FAX-L250. See ″ Connecting the Optional Handset, a Telephone or Answering Machine ″ on page 2-15. In MANUAL MODE, the FAX-L250 rings every...

If you have an answering machine connected to your FAX-L250 that can carry outremote-control operations (controlling your answering machine from a remotetelephone), the security code for this function may be the same as the two-digit IDcode described above. If so, make sure you change the FAX-L250 t...

Using an Answering Machine: ANS.MACHINE MODE See page 6-3 to select ANS.MACHINE MODE. Connecting an answering machine to the FAX-L250 allows you to receive faxes and phone messages while you are out of the office. In ANS.MACHINE MODE, the FAX-L250 allows the answering machine to answer incoming call...

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 automat...

5 Press START/COPY, then press STOP to returnto standby mode. j Network Switch System Operation The procedure for using the network switch system is almost the same as when using the unit over a normal telephone line. When you receive calls, however, the unit will respond slightly differently as des...

Documents Received in Memory The FAX-L250 will automatically receive incoming faxes into its memory if it encounters a problem that prevents it from printing normally. The LCD will display a message showing the problem. See below for correcting the problem. The FAX-L250 memory can store up to approx...

Cancelling an Incoming Fax To cancel an incoming fax, follow this procedure: 1 Press STOP. 2 Press to stop receiving, or # to resume receiving the fax. CANCEL? YES #NO 6-18

Polling to Receive Faxes The FAX-L250’s polling feature allows you to request a document to be faxed to you from another fax machine. The sender only needs to make sure the document is on his fax machine and ready to be sent: when your FAX-L250 polls that machine, the document is sent automatically....

7 Special Features This chapter describes the special features of the FAX-L250. Special Dialling ...................................................... 7-2 Dialling Through a Switchboard ................................... 7-2 Registering the Access Type and Outside Line Access Number under the R Bu...

Special Dialling This section explains special dialling features, such as dialling through a switchboard and dialling international numbers. Dialling Through a Switchboard A PBX (Private Branch Exchange) is an on-site telephone switchboard. If your FAX-L250 is connected through a PBX or other teleph...

5 Press START/COPY, then use or to select the access line type for the switching system.* * Users in Australia cannot select EARTH CONNECTION. 6 Press START/COPY. If you selected PREFIX in step 5 7 Press START/COPY, then use the numericbuttons to enter the outside line accessnumber (up to 20 digits)...

Long Distance Dialling When you register a long distance number, you may have to insert a pause either within or after the number. For long distance dialling, the location and length of the pause may differ depending on the telephone system. j How to Enter Pauses Use this procedure to enter pauses w...

Confirming a Dial Tone* Use this feature only when you register a number. In some areas you may have to confirm the dial tone in the middle of the facsimile number before dialling the rest of the number. This is called dial tone detection. 1 Use the numeric buttons to enter the first partof the numb...

Using Tone Dialling on a Pulse Line Even if you have a pulse line, the FAX-L250 enables you to use tone dialling once you have connected to the number you are calling. This lets you take advantage of many services that require tones, such as selecting options from telephone ″ touch-line ″ services. ...

Restricting Use of the FAX-L250 If you do not want unauthorised people to be able to make calls or send documents, set the LOCK PHONE feature to ON. To restrict access to the LOCK PHONE option, you need to register a password. Set the password and LOCK PHONE option as follows: 1 Press FUNCTION. 2 Us...

Using Alternative TelephoneNetworks (UK only) The FAX-L250 has a built-in feature that allows you to send documents and make telephone calls with an alternative long-distance service, such as the 2300 Service of Mercury Communications Limited. If you subscribe to such a service, you can save money o...

Registering an Alternative Telephone Network 1 Press FUNCTION. 2 Use or to select USER SETTINGS. 3 Press START/COPY, then use or to select M-KEY SETTING. 4 Press START/COPY, then use or to select ON. 5 Press START/COPY. 6 Press START/COPY again, then use or to select the access code. ¶ You can selec...

7 Press START/COPY If you selected 131P in step 6: 8 Press START/COPY again, then use thenumeric buttons to enter the ID code. ¶ This code is given to you by Mercury Telecommunications Limited. ¶ Your code can be up to 20 digits long (pauses are unnecessary). ¶ If an ID code is already registered, y...

Sending with an Alternative Telephone Network Be sure to adjust the document feed lever before loading your document. See page 5-6for details. 1 Prepare the document and load it, face down, into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). ¶ If necessary, you can adjust the resolution and contrast. See page...

Registering Speed Dialling with the M Button When registering numbers for one-touch or coded speed dialling, you can also register your access code and ID code. This allows you to send documents or make calls over the 2300 Service of Mercury Communications Limited at the press of one or a few button...

8 Making Copies This chapter describes how to make copies with your FAX-L250. Making Copies ...................................................... 8-2

9 Reports andLists This chapter describes how to print reports and lists. These include activity reports (transmission and reception reports), lists of registered numbers, list of user’s data registered in the FAX-L250 and the memory clear list. Activity Report .........................................

TX Report ST. TIME Represents the time the last attempt was made to transmit a document. USAGE T Represents the amount of time it took during the last attempt to transmit. Please note that the usage time does not reflect the total usage time used to transmit all pages of the document when ″ retry ″ ...

User’s Data List You can print a list of the data registered in your FAX-L250. This list is useful when you want to review the user data information you may have entered (such as your name and number, the date and time) and all other settings currently selected. Follow this procedure to print the Us...

Speed Dialling Lists Your FAX-L250 can print speed dialling lists. These lists allow you to review the numbers and names registered under one-touch speed dialling buttons and coded speed dialling codes. Follow this procedure to print the lists. 1 Press FUNCTION. 2 Use or to select TEL REGISTRATION. ...

10 Frequently AskedQuestions If your FAX-L250 is not operating properly, use the information and suggestions in this chapter to try to solve the problem. If You Cannot Solve the Problem ........................ 10-2 Problems Index ..................................................... 10-3 Paper Jams...

Problems Index Problem See page Paper Jams Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)? .................................................... 10-5 Jams in the Output Slots? .......................................................................................... 10-8 Jams inside the Unit? .............

Problem See page Printing Problems The ALARM lamp comes on and the FAX-L250 beeps while printing? ..................10-27 Nothing prints? ...........................................................................................................10-27 Printout does not match paper size? ................

Paper Jams On occasion, the document feeding into the FAX-L250 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) or the paper in its sheet feeder may misfeed or jam. If this happens, you can usually fix the problem using one of the following procedures. You do not need to unplug the FAX-L250 while clearing paper jams...

j Jams in the Output Slots? Use this procedure if the recording paper jams or misfeeds in the output slots. If this happens, the message CLEAR PAPER JAM appears in the LCD display. 1 Gently pull any jammed paper out of the unit as shown. 2 Remove the paper stack from the sheet feeder and reload it, ...

j Jams Inside the Unit? 1 Open the front cover by pressing the release latches on the sides of the unit. ¶ Lift the cover forward to its open position. Do not open the front cover without pressing on the release latches as this may causedamage to your unit. Problems Index 10-9

If the paper has jammed near the sheet feeder slot Hold the unit steady and pull the jammed paper straight out from the unit. ■ Do not tear jammed paper. If the sheet tears, remove all of the paper scraps fromthe unit. ■ Be careful not to spill the toner that is on the jammed sheet of paper. The ton...

If the top edge of the paper is in the fixing assembly First move the jammed paper towards the unit (1); then pull it towards you to remove it (2). Problems Index 10-13

j Jams in the Front Area of the Unit? If the top edge of the paper has passed through the fixing assembly 1 Pass the paper under the roller as shown. 2 Use both hands to carefully pull the jammed paper. ¶ Be sure to pull gently, otherwise the paper may tear and remain inside the unit. ¶ Be sure to r...

If the paper has jammed near the face-up delivery slot Hold the front cover and gently pull the sheet through the exit slot. Do not close the front cover while removing a jammed sheet of paper. This will returnthe paper release lever to its closed position. Problems Index 10-15

j After Clearing a Jam After removing the jammed paper, follow these steps: 1 Install the FX-3 toner cartridge back in the unit. 2 Move the paper release lever back to its original position (towards the front). 3 Close the front cover to reset the unit. 4 Load paper in the sheet feeder. If you are e...

Faxing Problems Use the following tables to solve problems that can occur when sending and receiving faxes with the FAX-L250. j Sending Faxes Problem Possible cause Solution Cannot send a fax? The FAX-L250 may have overheated and shut itself down. If you suspect this, unplug the FAX-L250 and let it ...

Print Quality Problems If your print quality is not what you expect it to be, check the problems and solutions below. Problem Possible cause Solution Print is not clear? You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. Many types of paper have a ″ correct ″ side for printing. If your paper does, ...

General Problems Problem Cause Solution The FAX-L250 has no power? The power cord may not be securely plugged into the unit. Make sure the power cord is plugged securely into the unit and into a wall outlet. If the power cord is connected to a power strip, make sure the strip is connected to an outl...

11 Maintaining YourFAX-L250 Your FAX-L250 requires no maintenance other than periodic cleaning, and replacing of the toner cartridges as needed. Cleaning the FAX-L250 ......................................... 11-2 Cleaning the FAX-L250 Exterior ................................... 11-2 Cleaning the I...

Cleaning the Inside of the FAX-L250 To prevent toner powder and paper dust from accumulating and affecting the quality of the unit’s printing, clean the inside of the FAX-L250 periodically as follows. When you unplug the unit, any faxes stored in memory will be erased. Be sure to printout any docume...

3 Hold the cartridge by its handle and remove it as shown. ¶ Store the cartridge in its protective bag to avoid exposure to light. 4 Use a clean, soft, dry, lint-free cloth to remove any toner or paper debris from the shadedarea. Do not touch the transfer charging roller at the back, as this may aff...

Cleaning the Scanner Components Periodically check the scanning glass and rollers. When you unplug the unit, any faxes stored in memory will be erased. Be sure to printout any documents received in memory before unplugging the unit. See ″ Printing Documents Received in Memory ″ on page 6-17. 1 Unplu...

Transporting the FAX-L250 Whenever you plan to transport the FAX-L250, you need to prepare it so it will not be damaged during the move. 1 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. 2 Remove any paper and/or documents from the unit. 3 Open the front cover by pressing the release latches on both sides of ...

12 The Menu System This chapter summarises the FAX-L250 menu system. Use the information here as a guide to help you customise operations your unit performs. Understanding the Menu System ....................... 12-2 Accessing the TEL REGISTRATION Menu ......... 12-2 Accessing the USER SETTINGS Menu...

Understanding the Menu System The FAX-L250 menu system allows you to customise the way your unit operates. The menu system consists of seven menus, each containing settings that control different functions of your FAX-L250. This chapter outlines the various menus and shows you how to use them. The f...

TEL REGISTRATION Name Description Settings 1-TOUCH SPD DIAL See page 4-3 ″ One-Touch Speed Dialling ″ . – TELEPHONE NUMBER NAME CODED SPEED DIAL See page 4-11 ″ Coded Speed Dialling ″ . – TELEPHONE NUMBER NAME GROUP DIAL See page 4-19 ″ Group Dialling ″ . – TELEPHONE NUMBER NAME Accessing the TEL RE...

USER SETTINGS Name Description Settings DATE & TIME Set the date using the numeric buttons. Set the time (24-hourclock) using the numeric buttons. – UNIT TELEPHONE # Enter your fax number using the numeric buttons. (Up to 20digits.) – UNIT NAME This is the name that appears at the top of each fa...

REPORT SETTINGS Name Description Settings TX REPORT Enable/disable automatic printing of the transmission report.PRINT ERROR ONLY prints the transmission report onlywhen a transmission error occurs.OUTPUT YES prints the transmission report every time yousend a document.OUTPUT NO turns off the transm...

Accessing the TX SETTINGS Menu 1 Press FUNCTION. 2 Use or to select TX SETTINGS. 3 Press START/COPY,then use or to select the item you want to set or change. ¶ See the following table for a list of the items you can select. 4 Press START/COPY, then use or to select a setting or the sub-item you want...

Accessing the RX SETTINGS Menu 1 Press FUNCTION. 2 Use or to select RX SETTINGS. 3 Press START/COPY, then use or to select the item you want to set or change. ¶ See the following table for a list of the items you can select. 4 Press START/COPY, then use or to select a setting or the sub-item you wan...

RX SETTINGS Name Description Settings ECM RX Enable/disable error correction during reception. ON/OFF RX MODE Set the receive mode. You can also set the receive mode withthe RECEIVE MODE button. See Chapter 6 for more details.If you set Fax/Tel mode, you can select the options below.NET.SWITCH is on...

Accessing the FAX PRINTER Menu 1 Press FUNCTION. 2 Use or to select FAX PRINTER. 3 Press START/COPY, then use or to select the item you want to set or change. ¶ See the following table for a list of the items you can select. 4 Press START/COPY, then use or to select a setting or the sub-item you wan...

FAX PRINTER Name Description Settings PAPER SIZE Select the size of the paper loaded in the sheet feeder. A4/LTR/LGL AUTO RX REDUCE Reduce received faxes to fit on the recording paper. ON/OFF TONER SAVING Enable/disable economy printing (toner saving feature). Byenabling TONER SAVING, toner consumpt...

SYSTEM SETTINGS Name Description Settings UN/LOCK PHONE Set to restrict the ability to send documents or make calls.Does not restrict incoming calls/faxes. Once you register apassword, you need to enter it before you can access thesub-items below. PASSWORD Register a password to restrict access to t...

General Applicable line: Public Switched Telephone Network Compatibility: G3 Data compression system: MH, MR, MMR (ECM-MMR) Modem type: FAX modem Modem speed: 14400, 12000, 9600, 7200, 4800, 2400 bps (automatic fallback) Transmission speed: Approximately 6 seconds/page* (transmitting from memory) Tr...

Plain Paper Fax Automatic document feeder capacity:* + 20 A4- or letter-size sheets + 10 legal-size sheets Manual document feeder capacity:* + 1 sheet Document sizes: (W × L) Maximum Automatic document feed: 216 × 355.9 mm Manual document feed: 216 × Approx. 1 m Minimum Automatic document feed: 105 ...

Document Sizes The following illustrations show the largest and smallest documents you can feed into the FAX-L250. When the document feed lever is set to Automatic document feed When the document feed lever is set to Manual document feed Note that the scanning length may be shorter than the length o...

The figure below shows how much of an A4-, letter-, or legal-size document the FAX-L250 scans when faxing or scanning. A margin of 3.0 mm on either side of the sheet and 4.0 mm on the top and bottom are outside the FAX-L250’s scanning area. Printing Area Note that the unit cannot print completely fr...

Optional Handset The optional handset is available for connection to your FAX-L250. Contact your Canon dealer for more information. Package Contents Make sure you have the following items. If anything is damaged or missing, notify your Canon dealer immediately. The two screws with a plastic white he...

Attaching the Handset to Your Unit To attach the handset to your unit, follow these steps: 1 Use a screwdriver to remove the two covers on the left side of the unit. 2 Remove the screws from the plugs and insert the plugs in the holes on the handset cradle. 3 Insert the plugs with the handset cradle...

4 Insert the screws into the plugs and push them in with your finger. ■ If you cannot push the screws in with your finger, use a phillips screwdriver to pushthem in. (Do not screw them in as the screws may break.) ■ Make sure the screws are inserted all the way into the plugs. 5 Connect the handset ...

Control Panel and Functions This section describes the parts of your handset and its functions. For details on the functions see the following pages. Ringer Equivalence Number (R.E.N.) (UK only) Your British Telecom line has a maximum R.E.N. capacity of 4. Your Canon unit has a R.E.N. value of 1 (un...

Button This button can be used when the handset is connected to a PABX or a System ’X’ exchange. The button is used to obtain a second line to the PABX while holding the original line (for example, when transferring a call from one extension to another or when using some of the new features of the S...

Maintaining Your Handset Follow these guidelines to maintain your handset in top working condition. ¶ Do not leave your handset exposed to direct sunlight. ¶ Do not install your handset in hot or humid conditions. ¶ Do not spray aerosol polishes on your handset as they may enter the holes on your ha...

Index A ADF see Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ALARM lamp explanation 2-21 alternative telephone networks 7-9 to 7-13 registering 7-10 sending with 7-12 answering machine connecting 2-15 using 6-11 ANS.MACHINE MODE description 6-2 selecting 6-3 using 6-11 arrow buttons explanation 2-24 assembling 2...