Sony FAX-B140 User Manual

USER’S GUIDEUSER’S GUIDEPlease read this guide before operating this equipment.After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for futur

1-2nThe actual shipping materials may differ in shape, quantity, and position from the ones shown above.Removing the shipping materials ______________

9-10❏ Cannot send using Error Correction Mode (ECM).The receiving party’s fax machine may not support ECM.• If the receiving party’s fax machine does

9-11SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS9❏ The fax does not switch automatically between telephone and faxreception.The fax may not be set to switch automatic

9-12❏ Fax does not print.The BJ cartridge may not be installed properly.•Make sure the BJ cartridge is installed properly (see p. 1-9).• Be sure to re

9-13SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS9Copying problems _____________________________❏ The fax does not make a copy.The BJ cartridge may need to be replaced

9-14Print quality problems _________________________❏ The print quality is not what you expect; print is not clear, is splashed,has missing dots or wh

9-15SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS9The following messages are displayed on the LCD when the fax is performing a function orencounters an error. The erro

9-16Message Cause ActionCHANGE CARTRIDGECHECK DOCUMENTCHECK PAPER SIZECHECK PRINTERThe BJ cartridge is empty.The document is not set in thedocument tr

9-17SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS9Message Cause ActionCLEAR PAPER JAMDATA ERRORDOC. TOO LONGECM RXECM TXMEMORY FULLMSG DATA LOSTThere is a paper jam.An

9-18Message Cause ActionNO DATANO OGMREC’D IN MEMORYTAM MEMORY FULLTX/RX CANCELLEDTX/RX NO. nnnnWAIT COOLINGThe one-touch speed diallingbutton or code

9-19SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS9In case of a power failureThe user data settings and registered data for one-touch speed dialling and coded speed dia

1-31SETTING UPAssembling the faxAttaching components ________________________nFor user convenience, the one-touch sheet provided with your fax (in som

S-1SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice.* Based on the Canon FAX Standard Chart No.1, Standard mode.Width: Max. 216 mm Mi

I-1Indext (extension phone) jack 1-5h (handset) jack 1-4L (telephone line) jack 1-4AAC power cord, connecting1-6Access type, registering 1-13A

I-2IndexDiallingautomatic 5-5directory 5-6long-distance 5-8methods 5-2regular 5-2special 5-8through a switchboard 1-12using caller histo

I-3IndexLoadingdocuments 3-2paper 1-7, 1-8Location, safety instructionsviiLong-distance dialling 5-8Lowercase letter mode 2-4MMain unit 1-1M

I-4IndexPrint headcleaning 9-6testing 9-5Print quality problems 9-14Printable area 3-3Printer cover 2-1PRINTER SETTINGSmenu 8-4Printing1-T

I-5Indexusing UCanTalk 5-7Sequential broadcasting 5-12Setting date and time 2-6Setting forwarding number7-12Setting PIN ENTRY 7-14Setting TAM

1-4Connecting the telephone line, handset, andexternal devices _______________________________There are three jacks on the left side of the fax for co

1-51SETTING UPRinger volume switchAdjust the volume of the ringer. Use a pen or other pointed object to adjust the switch to HIGH, LOWor OFF.3 Connect

1-6Connecting the AC power cord ________________Plug the fax into a 200–240 volt AC 50/60 Hz outlet.1 Plug the power cord connector into the rear of t

1-71SETTING UPLoading paperPaper guidelines _______________________________• Be sure to load paper of the correct size, weight, and quantity recommend

1-81 Move the paper guide to the left.2 Fan the stack of paper that you want to feed into the fax. Then tap the edge of the stack on aflat surface to

1-91SETTING UPInstalling the BJ cartridgeThe first time you set up your fax, you have to install the BJ cartridge before you can beginreceiving and co

1-10Installing the BJ cartridge in your fax _________When there is no BJ cartridge installed in your fax, PUT IN CARTRIDGE is displayed on the LCD.1 M

1-111SETTING UP6With the label facing outwards, insert the BJ cartridge into the cartridge holder. Lower thecartridge lock lever until you hear a clic

iiTable of ContentsINTRODUCTIONUsing this guide ...vCustomer support ...vImportan

1-121 Press [Function].▼Press [Start/Copy] twice.DATE & TIME2 Use [3] or [4] to select TEL LINE TYPE.▼Press [Start/Copy].ROTARY PULSE3 Use [3] or

1-131SETTING UP1 Press [Function].2 Press [Start/Copy] twice.DATE & TIME3 Use [3] or [4] to select R-KEY SETTING.▼Press [Start/Copy].PSTN4 Use [3]

2-12PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAXMain components of your faxPREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX2nPlease note that your fax may differ from the illustration above.01

2-2Fax controls — the operation panel01Report02Cleaning03512346789ABCFAX-B140DEFGHI JKL MNOPQRS TUV WXYZu0#Send Options04R05Space06Clear07Polling08Ink

2-32PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX FAX-B120/B115 FAX-B140Scroll/Cursor buttons (see pp. 2-5, 8-1)TAM button (see p. 7-2)Delete button (see p. 7-7)Record

2-4When you come to a step that requires you to enter a name or number, see the table below todetermine which numeric button to press for the letter y

2-52PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX3 Continue entering other letters using the numeric buttons.• If the next letter you want to enter is under a different n

2-6Setting the date and time _____________________The date and time appear on the LCD as well as on the documents you send.Personalising your fax ____

2-72PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX3 Press [Start/Copy].4 Press [Stop].Registration ends and the fax returns to standby mode.Registering your fax/telephone

iiiTable of ContentsSequential broadcasting ... 5-13Sending a document to more than one location...

2-8Setting the summer time ______________________Some countries adopt the summer time system that shifts the clock time ahead or back according tothe

2-92PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX8 Use [3] or [4] to select the week in which the summer time starts.▼Press [Start/Copy].WEEK9 Use [3] or [4] to select DA

2-10 * FAX-B140 only.** To delete the name and number registered under the one-touch speed dialling button, press [Clear] and[Start/Copy] after you p

2-112PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAX8• If you selected NO in step 7, proceed to step 9.• If you selected YES in step 7:After a tone, speak the party’s name

2-121 Press [Function].2 Use [3] or [4] to select TEL REGISTRATION.▼Press [Start/Copy].1-TOUCH SPD DIAL3 Use [3] or [4] to select CODED SPEED DIAL.▼Pr

2-132PREPARING TO USE YOUR FAXRegistering UCanTalk voice tags(Fax-B140 only)UCanTalk allows you to dial a number by speaking the receiving party’s nam

2-14Deleting voice tags ____________________________Modifying voice tags __________________________1 Perform steps 1 to 4 on p. 2-13.2 If a voice tag

3-13DOCUMENTS AND PAPERTypes of documents you can scan _____________ SizeThe fax can scan standard A4-, letter-, or legal-size documents. Scanned ar

3-21 Adjust the document guide to the width of the document, and gently insert the top of thedocument face up into the document tray until you hear a

3-33DOCUMENTS AND PAPERYour fax supports A4-, letter-, and legal-size paper in portrait orientation. You can use regular copierpaper, cotton bond pape

ivCopyrightCopyright © 2002 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,transmitted, transcribed, stored in a ret

4-14MAKING COPIESCopying documentsOne of the convenient features of the fax is its ability to make high quality copies. You can make upto 99 copies of

5-1SENDING DOCUMENTS5Before you send a document, see Chapter 3: DOCUMENTS AND PAPER.Adjusting the quality of your documents ______ Setting the scanni

5-2Sending methods ______________________________ Direct sending (see below) Memory sending (see p. 5-3) Manual sending (see p. 5-4)Dialling method

5-3SENDING DOCUMENTS5Memory sending _______________________________The fax normally uses direct sending to send your document, but you can send it wit

5-4Manual sending ________________________________If you would like to first speak with the person you are sending the document to, use manualsending.

5-5SENDING DOCUMENTS5Cancelling sending1 Press [Stop].n• When you cancel sending, you may need to press [Start/Copy] for a few seconds, then the faxwi

5-6Sending a document using directory dialling __This feature is convenient when you know the other party’s name but cannot recall the one-touchspeed

5-7SENDING DOCUMENTS5Sending a document using UCanTalk(FAX-B140 only) _______________________________To use this feature you must first register the v

vUsing this guideThis guide provides detailed information on how to set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot yourfax.Please read the list below to

5-8Special diallingSending a document using caller history ______If the CALLER ID setting is set to ON, the caller’s name and phone/fax number appear

5-9SENDING DOCUMENTS5Redialling when the line is busyThere are two methods of redialling: manual redialling and automatic redialling. This sectionexpl

5-10 Setting the options for automatic rediallingYou can set the following options for automatic redialling:•Whether or not the fax redials automatic

5-11SENDING DOCUMENTS51 Load the document face up into the document tray.See Loading documents, p. 3-2.You can set the scanning resolution and contras

5-121 Press [Function].2 Use [3] or [4] to select MEMORY REFERENCE.▼Press [Start/Copy].3 Use [3] or [4] to select DELETE DOCUMENT.▼Press [Start/Copy].

5-13SENDING DOCUMENTS5Sending a document to more thanone location ___________________________________Sequential broadcasting sends one document to mor

5-141 Press [Function].2 Use [3] or [4] to select MEMORY REFERENCE.▼Press [Start/Copy].DOC. MEMORY LIST3 Press [Start/Copy].Printing a list of documen

5-15SENDING DOCUMENTS56Press [:] to print the first page only, or press [#] to print all pages of the document.The fax prints the document.7To continu

6-16RECEIVING DOCUMENTS* This setting is only available for some countries.Different ways to receive a documentRECEIVING DOCUMENTS6Your fax provides y

viImportant safety instructionsRead these safety instructions thoroughly before using your fax.cExcept as specifically described in this guide, do not

6-21 Press [Function].▼Press [Start/Copy].USER SETTINGS2 Use [3] or [4] to select RX SETTINGS.▼Press [Start/Copy].ECM RX3Use [3] or [4] to select FAX/

6-36RECEIVING DOCUMENTS5 Use the numeric buttons to enter the time the fax waits before ringing when it receives acall.▼Press [Start/Copy] twice.22SEC

6-466-4Receiving documents with an answeringmachine: ANS.MACHINE MODE(FAX-B120/B115 only)__________________________Connecting an answering machine to

6-56RECEIVING DOCUMENTSOther featuresSaving ink while receiving documents ________You can enable/disable ink-saving feature by pressing the [Ink Saver

6-666-6Cancelling receiving1 Press [Stop].1 Press [Function].▼Press [Polling].▼Press [Start/Copy].2 Dial the fax number of the fax machine you wish to

6-76RECEIVING DOCUMENTSTelstra FaxStream™ Duet (Australia only)Telstra offers the FaxStream™ Duet capability. If you subscribe to this service, your l

6-8Operation for network switch system _________The procedures for using the network switch system are almost the same as when using the fax overa nor

7-17USING THE BUILT-IN ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM MODE) (FAX-B140 only)Before you use TAM MODE, you must record an outgoing message. Use the microphone on

7-2Setting TAM MODE allows you to receive telephone messages and fax transmissions while the faxis unattended. When you cancel TAM MODE, any new telep

7-37USING THE BUILT-IN ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM MODE) (FAX-B140 only)Setting the recording time for a telephonemessage _________________________________

vii Location• Place the fax on a flat, stable, vibration-free surface.• Place the fax in a cool, dry, clean, well ventilated place.–Make sure the are

7-46Setting TAM MONITOR ________________________TAM MONITOR allows you to screen all incoming calls.nTo use this feature, LINE MONITOR VOL (see p. 8-2

7-57USING THE BUILT-IN ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM MODE) (FAX-B140 only)Setting TOLL SAVER ___________________________Setting TOLL SAVER allows you to chec

7-6-or-1 Use [3] or [4] to select VOICE MEMO.2 Press [Record] and speak into the microphone to record your voice memo.The remaining recording time is

7-77USING THE BUILT-IN ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM MODE) (FAX-B140 only)-or-Deleting messages1 Use [3] or [4] to select the type of message you want to del

7-8Playing telephone messagesTelephone messages will be played back in order from the oldest message recorded. If a voicememo has been recorded, it wi

7-97USING THE BUILT-IN ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM MODE) (FAX-B140 only)1 Press [Function].▼Press [Start/Copy].USER SETTINGS2 Use [3] or [4] to select TAM

7-106Using remote control __________________________1 Call home.2 The outgoing message will be played.3 Press [#] while the outgoing message is playin

7-117USING THE BUILT-IN ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM MODE) (FAX-B140 only)Command11#19#20#21#29#31#32#33#34#41#42#43#44#50#51#60#61#89#99#Sub-command*4#6#5#

7-121 Press [Function].▼Press [Start/Copy].USER SETTINGS2 Use [3] or [4] to select TAM SETTINGS.▼Press [Start/Copy].MESSAGE LENGTH3 Use [3] or [4] to

7-137USING THE BUILT-IN ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM MODE) (FAX-B140 only)Setting the number of redial times ____________1 Follow steps 1 to 5 on p. 7-12.FW

viiiFor your safety (Australia only)To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pinpower point wh

7-146Setting PIN ENTRY ____________________________1 Follow steps 1 to 5 on p. 7-12.FWD TEL NUMBER2 Use [3] or [4] to select PIN ENTRY.▼Press [Start/C

7-157USING THE BUILT-IN ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM MODE) (FAX-B140 only)1A call is received at the forwarding number.2 When you answer the phone you will

8-18SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTS1 Press [Function].▼Press [Start/Copy].USER SETTINGS2 Use [3] and [4] to scroll through the menus and select the menu

8-2DATE & TIMEUNIT TELEPHONE #UNIT NAMETX TERMINAL IDTTI POSITIONTELEPHONE # MARKSCAN CONTRASTOFFHOOK ALARMVOLUME CONTROLLINE MONITOR VOLCALLING V

8-38SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTSECM TXMID PAUSE SETAUTO REDIALREDIAL TIMESREDIAL INTERVALON/OFF4 seconds (1 to 15)ON/OFF2 times (1 to 10)2 minutes (2

8-4* Only available in some countries.RX REDUCTIONFIXED REDUCTIONREDUCE DIMENSIONPAPER SIZEEnable/disable reduction for received documents.Select the

8-58SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTSAUTO TEST PRINTDATE SETUPDISPLAY LANGUAGETX START SPEEDRX START SPEEDCOUNTRY SELECT*SUMMER TIMEBEGIN DATE/TIMEEND DAT

8-6MESSAGE LENGTHPASSWORDTOLL SAVERRING COUNTFWD SETTINGSFWD TEL NUMBERAUTO REDIALPIN ENTRYTAM MONITOR0 seconds/30 seconds/60 seconds/120 seconds1234

8-78SETTINGS AND ACTIVITY REPORTSYour fax keeps track of most of its sending and receiving operations. These operations can beprinted out in the form

1-11SETTING UPUnpackingAs you unpack your fax, save the carton and packing material in case you want to move or ship thefax in the future.Carefully re

8-8Activity report _________________________________Summarises the information for the sending and receiving activities of your fax after 20transactio

9-1SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS9Jams in the document tray ____________________When a document jams or misfeeds in the document tray, OPEN COVER and SE

9-2Jams in the multi-purpose tray ________________If paper jams in the multi-purpose tray, CLEAR PAPER JAM is displayed on the LCD.nYou do not need to

9-3SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS9Your fax requires little periodic maintenance. This section describes the necessary cleaningprocedures for the fax. Pl

9-4 Cleaning the scanner componentsn• If the scanner components are dirty, the documents you send or copy will also be dirty.• Use a soft, lint-free

9-5SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS9Testing and cleaning the BJ cartridge printhead ___________________________________________The print head in the BJ ca

9-6 Cleaning the BJ cartridge print headIf your printouts become faint or streaked, or if their quality otherwise deteriorates, print the nozzlecheck

9-7SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS94 Remove the new BJ cartridge from its package, then remove the orange protective cap qand tape w.12• Discard the cap

9-8Paper feeding problems _______________________❏ Paper does not load.The multi-purpose tray may contain too many sheets.•Make sure the paper stack i

9-9SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS9Faxing problems _______________________________Sending problems❏ You cannot send a document.The BJ cartridge may not b